W. Ryerson Johnson

W. Ryerson Johnson
Born
Walter Ryerson Johnson

(1901-10-19)October 19, 1901
DiedMay 24, 1995(1995-05-24) (aged 93)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationAuthor
Known forWestern pulp fiction, Doc Savage novels, children's books

Walter Ryerson Johnson (October 19, 1901 – May 24, 1995) was a 20th-century American pulp fiction writer and editor. He wrote in many genres, but is probably best known at having been one of the men who wrote Doc Savage novels, under the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson. He also published works under the names "Matthew Blood" and "Peter Field".