He’s certainly fun to read, as mystery fans have’ been discovering in increasing numbers ever since his first Sheriff Rhodes story appeared in 1986, and as you’re about to discover right now. Bill’s a mystery fan himself He started writing articles and reviews for fanzines (publications intended specifically for aficionados, in case the word is unfamiliar to you) and gradually worked his way up to books. Now he’s averaging two a year. As if this weren’t enough to keep him busy, he’s also chairman of the English Department at Alvin Community College in Alvin, Texas, where he lives. Daughter Angela and son Allen are both students at the University of Texas. Oh, and Bill has published a children’s book called A Vampire Named Fred. Pum-pum-pum-pum- puuum-pum—pum-pum-pum-pum-pum.” R. M. “Boss” Napier, Chief of the Pecan City, Texas, police, puffed his cheeks and pummed the words to the theme from his favorite TV show, “Hawaii Five-CD.” Still available every evening, thanks to cable.
