Edward D. Hoch, center, at an event hosted by the Mystery Writers of America

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Edward D. Hoch, center, prolific author of mystery novels and short stories. Hoch is shown here at an awards dinner hosted by the Mystery Writers of America, 1981. On the right is his wife Patricia Hoch. Hoch published extensively Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, and was awarded the title of Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. Exact date is unknown.

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