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Patricia McGerr

Patricia McGerr (1917-1985) was an American author known for her innovative contributions to the mystery genre, particularly through her creation of the "whodunin" format, where the identity of the killer is revealed at the beginning while the victim's identity remains a mystery until the end.

Born 26 December 1917
Died 11 May 1985

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Born 26 December 1917
Died 11 May 1985

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