Author: Mel Jay
Alternate names: Leo Brett, Bron Fane, Robert Lionel Fanhope, Mel Jay, Marston Johns, Victor La Salle, Oben Lerteth, Robert Lionel, John E. Muller, Elton T. Neef(e), Phil Nobel, Peter O'Flinn, Peter O'Flynn, John Raymond, Lionel Roberts, Rene Rolant, Deutero Spartacus, Trebor Thorpe, Pel Torro, Karl Ziegfreid
Born: 9 February 1935
Bio: Mel Jay is one of the many pseudonyms of Robert Lionel Fanthorpe.

The Reverend Robert Lionel Fanthorpe is a British priest and entertainer, and has at various times worked as a dental technician, journalist, school headmaster, teacher, industrial training manager, television presenter, author, lecturer, martial arts instructor, and weight-training instructor. He is the author or co-author of more than 250 books. He has also presented TV programs and participated in radio talk shows.

Lionel Fanthorpe's output can be grouped under three broad headings, as follows:

1)  Approximately 180 paperback novels and short-story collections, in the science fiction and supernatural genres, produced for the UK publisher Badger Books during the 1950s and 1960s.

2)  Numerous books on Christian themes, including the "Thoughts and Prayers" series.

3)  Compilations of Forteana (generally with the word "mystery", "mysteries" or "mysterious" in the title), co-written with his wife Patricia.

Source: Wikipedia