Richard S. Wheeler
Richard S. Wheeler | |
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| Born | Richard Shaw Wheeler 1935 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Died | February 24, 2019 (aged 83–84) Livingston, Montana |
| Occupation | Writer, newspaper and book editor |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
| Genre | Western literature Historical fiction |
| Notable works | "Barnaby Skye" book series |
| Spouse | Sue Hart |
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Richard Shaw Wheeler (1935 – February 24, 2019) was an American writer and former newspaper editor. He is best known for his novels set in the American West, including the "Barnaby Skye" series. Wheeler was the 2001 recipient of the Owen Wister Award for lifetime contributions to Western literature, and is a six-time Western Writers of America Spur Award winner.