
Laurence Shames
5 SeriesLaurence Shames is an American author known for his humorous mystery novels and non-fiction books, including the Key West Mysteries series. Before becoming a full-time writer in 1976, he held various jobs such as a cab driver, lounge singer, and teacher. Shames has achieved success on four different New York Times Bestseller lists, all under various pen names.
Laurence Shames collaborates with notable authors in "Natural Suspect," a novel featuring contributions from William Bernhardt, Leslie Glass, Gini Hartzmark, John Katzenbach, John Lescroart, Bonnie MacDougal, Phillip Margolin, Brad Meltzer, Michael Palmer, and Lisa Scottoline. In "Not Fade Away," Shames co-authors with Peter Barton. Additionally, "Living Large" is a joint effort with Michael S. Berman. Each book showcases Shames' ability to weave compelling narratives through collaborative storytelling.