Neal Barrett Jr.(1929-2014)
- Writer
Neal Barrett Jr. was an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, mystery/suspense, and historical fiction. He also worked under the pseudonyms Victor Appleton, Chad Calhoun, Franklin W. Dixon (Stratemeyer Syndicate house names), Rebecca Drury, and J. D. Hardin. In 2010, he was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.