Bob Byrne

Bob Byrne

Bob Byrne writes about pulp fiction, mystery and popular culture. At Black Gate he has published columns on Sherlock Holmes and hardboiled fiction, including “The Public Life of Sherlock Holmes” and “A (Black) Gat in the Hand.” He has also organized Black Gate’s series on Robert E. Howard and Conan.

Byrne has written introductions for Steeger Books and contributed stories to collections of new Sherlock Holmes fiction. His work connects classic detective literature with the pulp magazines and authors that shaped the genre. Steeger Books lists him among contributors to reprints of Black Mask and related detective fiction.

Books By Bob Byrne