Created by Roger Torrey
Pseudonyms include Sam Drake, Samuel Drake, John Ryan, R.D. Torrey
(1901-46)
Los Angeles private eye GEORGE KILLEEN was yet another hard-boiled gumshoe created by pulpmeister Roger Torrey.
Surprise, surprise.. he’s Irish!
According to Jess Nevins, he “gets along well with Lieutenant McFee of the Homicide Squad” whom Killeen admits is “one of the few coppers I know that is really smart and not on the make.”
SHORT STORIES
- “Private War” (January 1934, Black Mask)
- “Off-Stage” (March 1934, Black Mask)
- “Dangerous Crossing” (August 1935, Black Mask)
- “Border Blockade” (August 1936, Black Mask)
- “Mail Racket” (November 1936, Black Mask)
FURTHER INVESTIGATION
- City of Angels, City of Dicks
Los Angeles Eyes - The Eyes of Roger Torrey
A Preliminary List
Respectfully submitted by Kevin Burton Smith.
