author
Michael Zuroy
1918–2007
An American short-story writer who moved easily between crime, adventure, science fiction, and the fantastic, Michael Zuroy built a distinctive body of work in the pulp and mystery magazines of the 1950s–70s. His stories include “Never Trust an Ancestor,” “The Super Opener,” and “Wheels.”
2 Audiobooks
The Super Opener
by Michael Zuroy
Wheels
by Michael Zuroy
About the author
Michael Zuroy (1918–2007) was an American writer born in New York and later based in Vermont. Trained as an engineer, he worked for several large companies before turning to writing in the mid-1950s.
He published primarily short fiction, with stories appearing in magazines including Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, and Manhunt. Although best known for crime fiction, he also explored science fiction and fantasy, sometimes blending the genres with detective plots.
His work includes “I’ll Get Even,” “Retribution,” “Visit to the Big City,” “Never Trust an Ancestor,” “The Super Opener,” and “Wheels.” His stories were also translated and reprinted in international collections and mystery anthologies.