Author: Coy Banton
Born: 21 March 1920
Died: 27 July 1983
Bio: This is one of the many pseudonyms used by prolific writer Victor (George Charles) Norwood. He was born in Lincolnshire, UK. He was a traveler and writer of both fiction and non-fiction. His books under numerous pseudonyms ranged from travel writing, fantasy, science fiction, jungle adventures, and westerns. He died in Los Angeles, California.

His pseudonyms are: Coy Banton, Sane V. Baxter, Jim Bowie, Clay Brand, Victor Brand, Ella Howard Bryan, Paul Clevinger, Walt Cody, Shayne Colter, Wes Corteen, Clint(on) Dangerfield, Johnny Dark, Vince Destry, Doone Fargo, Mark Fenton, Wade Fisher, G. Gearing-Thomas, Mark Hampton, Hank Jansen, Nat Karta, Whip McCord, Brett Rand, Brad Regan, Shane Russell, Rhondo Shane, Victor Shane, Jim Tressidy.