Author: Patricia McGerr
Alternate names: Pat McGerr; Pat Mc Gerr
Born: 26 December 1917
Died: 11 May 1985
Bio: Patricia McGerr (1917-1985) was an American author known for her innovative contributions to the mystery genre, particularly through her creation of the "whodunin" format, where the identity of the killer is revealed at the beginning while the victim's identity remains a mystery until the end.