Edward Wellen

Born Edward Paul Levy in New Rochelle, New York, Wellen later adopted his mother’s family name. He began publishing in the early 1950s and wrote under several pseudonyms, including Paul Felder, Lew Gellert, and Larry Killian.

Wellen was primarily a mystery writer, but he also made a lasting contribution to science fiction. His work appeared in magazines including Galaxy and Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, and he published numerous short stories alongside mystery novels and the science-fiction novel Hijack.

During World War II, Wellen served with the U.S. Army’s Chemical Warfare Service in North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Europe. He died on January 15, 2011, leaving behind a body of work known for its brisk storytelling, inventive premises, and genre-spanning appeal.