Raymond Chandler
publication date: Thursday, October 6, 2011 (part of Fall 2011)
category: 
Literature
clue: He started writing so late that it's strange to remember him for his extended farewell.
explanation: Chandler, who started his writing career in mid-life, wrote The Long Goodbye and other important mysteries. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
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