Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin

Born on November 20, 1914, Harold Leland Goodwin was an American author who wrote under several names, including Harold L. Goodwin, Hal Goodwin, Blake Savage, and John Blaine. He is especially remembered for the Rick Brant series, science-centered adventures for younger readers that stood out for their solid technical detail and lively storytelling.

Goodwin's career reached beyond fiction. Sources describe him as a government official and science writer who worked in public-service and science-related roles, including work connected with the U.S. Information Agency and NASA. That background helped give his books an unusual confidence with scientific subjects, especially space exploration.

He died on February 18, 1990. Although many readers know him best by his pen names, his books have remained durable favorites for readers who enjoy adventure stories grounded in real science.