Order of William Harrington Books

William Harrington (1931-2000) was an American writer known for his mystery and thriller novels. He authored the Columbo series, inspired by the television show. Harrington asserted that he ghostwrote for authors like Harold Robbins, Margaret Truman, and Elliott Roosevelt, though his agent described his involvement more as a research collaborator. In addition to his writing career, Harrington taught a history class at the Greenwich Senior Center and engaged in discussions about current events and history with residents of Parsonage Cottage. He was married twice and had an adopted son. Harrington published his first novel, Which the Justice, Which the Thief, in 1963. Below is a list of his books in the order of their original publication.