William R. Cox

Also known as

William CoxWillard d'ArcyMike FredericJoel ReeveWayne RobbinsRoger G. SpellmanJonas Ward

William Robert Cox was born in Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey. He was a prolific writer of short stories and Western and Mystery novels mainly for the pulp and paperback markets. He wrote under at least seven pseudonyms: Willard d'Arcy, Mike Frederic, John Parkhill, Joel Reeve, Wayne Robbins, Roger G. Spellman and Jonas Ward. According to his widow, Casey Collins Cox, he was writing his 81st novel on the day of his death in 1988 at age 87.

Born 1901-03-14

Died 1988-07-07