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Ralph Sholto
An elusive mid-century American writer, Ralph Sholto is remembered for sharp, imaginative fiction that mixed science fiction, satire, and mystery. His surviving work suggests a talent for brisk plots and offbeat ideas, even though very little biographical information about him has been preserved.
2 Audiobooks
"And That's How It Was, Officer"
by Ralph Sholto
The Clean and Wholesome Land
by Ralph Sholto
About the author
Ralph Sholto was an American author active in the early 1950s. Surviving bibliographic records connect his name with short fiction and novels, including And That's How It Was, Officer and The Clean and Wholesome Land.
His work appears to have moved comfortably between speculative fiction and crime-tinged storytelling. The Clean and Wholesome Land, now available through Project Gutenberg, is a dystopian science-fiction tale, while And That's How It Was, Officer is remembered for its humorous, suspenseful setup.
Very little confirmed personal background seems to be available today, which gives his career a certain mystery. What remains clear is that his fiction still circulates through public-domain archives and reader catalogs, where new audiences can discover his clever, distinctly vintage style.