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George Goodchild


Born
in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, The United Kingdom
January 01, 1888

Died
March 25, 1969

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George B. Goodchild (1888-1969) aka Alan Dare, Wallace Q. Reid, and Jesse Templeton, was an incredibly prolific successful British author. His career lasted over 60 years (1916-published after death, still reprinted); his works number around 210, most under his own name.

Little is known of his life. GR system bug adds January 1 to his birth date, but the actual date is unknown. Born in Kingston-upon-Thames in 1888, he married Dora Mary Hill and had one son and two daughters. He lived at The Great Quarry, Guildford. Before full-time writing, he had experience in journalism and publishing. He died at Aldershot in March 1969, aged 80.

Featured characters were Scotland Yard Inspector McLean, spy catcher Q33, Trooper O'Neill, cowboy Colorado Ji
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Average rating: 3.48 · 128 ratings · 38 reviews · 183 distinct works
The Monster of Grammont

3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1930
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Colorado Jim

4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1922 — 27 editions
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McLean Knows the Answers

3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1967 — 3 editions
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Jack O'Lantern

3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1930
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McLean at the Golden Owl (I...

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The Jury Disagree

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The Dear Old Gentleman

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Behind That Door

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The Public Defender: The Sp...

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The Last Cruise of the Maje...

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