Edward S. Aarons

Edward S. Aarons
Born(1916-09-11)September 11, 1916[1]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 1975(1975-06-16) (aged 58)
New Milford, Connecticut, U.S.[1]
EducationColumbia University (BA)
Notable worksAssignment series

Edward Sidney Aarons (September 11, 1916 – June 16, 1975)[2] was an American writer who authored more than 80 novels from 1936 until 1975. One of these was under the pseudonym "Paul Ayres" (Dead Heat), and 30 were written using the name "Edward Ronns". He also wrote stories for detective magazines, such as Detective Story Magazine and Scarab.

Aarons also wrote spy thrillers, including his "Assignment" series, which are set all over the world and have been translated into 17 languages.[3] The 42 novels in this series starred CIA agent Sam Durell. The first "Assignment" novel was written in 1955, and Aarons continued writing the series until up to his death.

  1. ^ a b https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193403766/edward-sidney-aarons
  2. ^ "Aarons, Edward Sidney (1916-1975), mystery writer". American National Biography. doi:10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1602961. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  3. ^ "EDWARD AARONS, NOVELIST, 58, DIES: His 'Assignment' Spy Books Sold 23 Million Copies". The New York Times. June 20, 1975. p. 38. Retrieved November 26, 2011.