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Frank O'Rourke

4/5 ( ratings)

Born: October 15 1916

Died: 2626 04 19891989

Frank O'Rourke was an American writer known for western and mystery novels and sports fiction. O'Rourke wrote more than 60 novels and numerous magazine articles.

Born in Denver, Colorado he attended Kemper Military School. A talented amateur baseball player, he considered trying out for a professional team, but was called up for service in World War II. At the end of the war he decided to become a writer.

Several of O'Rourke's novels were filmed, The Bravados was the first, and his novel A Mule for the Marquesa was made into a popular movie called The Professionals .

Later in life, O'Rourke turned to writing children's literature. He committed suicide on April 27, 1989.

In addition to his actual name O'Rourke also wrote under the following names: Kevin Connor; Frank O'Malley and Patrick O'Malley

Frank O'Rourke

4/5 ( ratings)

Born: October 15 1916

Died: 2626 04 19891989

Frank O'Rourke was an American writer known for western and mystery novels and sports fiction. O'Rourke wrote more than 60 novels and numerous magazine articles.

Born in Denver, Colorado he attended Kemper Military School. A talented amateur baseball player, he considered trying out for a professional team, but was called up for service in World War II. At the end of the war he decided to become a writer.

Several of O'Rourke's novels were filmed, The Bravados was the first, and his novel A Mule for the Marquesa was made into a popular movie called The Professionals .

Later in life, O'Rourke turned to writing children's literature. He committed suicide on April 27, 1989.

In addition to his actual name O'Rourke also wrote under the following names: Kevin Connor; Frank O'Malley and Patrick O'Malley

Books from Frank O'Rourke

Instant Gold

3.9/5 ( ratings)

The Heavenly World Series

4.2/5 ( ratings)

The Bravados

3.7/5 ( ratings)

Ellen And The Barber: Three Love Stories Of The Thirties

3.5/5 ( ratings)

Latigo

The Diamond Hitch: Selected and Introduced by Molly Gloss

Reader's Digest Condensed Books; Autumn 1956, Volume 27: The Nun's Story / Merry Christmas, Mr. Baxter / The Success / The Diamond Hitch / The Sleeping Partner

Verdict Crime Detection Magazine January 1957

Dakota Rifle

Concannon

High Vengeance

Gun Hand

Battle Royal

The Last Chance

The Professionals

Ambuscade

The Man Who Found His Way

Legends of Fitness: The Forces, Influencers, and Innovations That Helped Shape the Fitness Industry

Verdict Crime Detection Magazine November 1956