Bruce DeSilva

Bruce DeSilva (born in Taunton, Massachusetts) is an American author and journalist. 
Career.
DeSilva was a journalist for forty years, and has reviewed books for "The New York Times". 
As an author, DeSilva is best known for the "Liam Mulligan" series of mystery novels, including "Rogue Island", "Cliff Walk", "Providence Rag", "A Scourge of Vipers" and "The Dread Line". His novels won him the Edgar & Macavity Awards.
Personal life.
DeSilva is married to Patricia Smith, a poet. DeSilva lives in New Jersey.