 Edward William Lewis was born in Manchester. He was an author and scriptwriter. He wrote several episodes for the television series Z-Cars. His novel Jack's Return Home was made into the movie Get Carter, starring Michael Caine. He is the creator of 'Jack Carter', a hit-man for the mob in London. |
Titles and year of publication:
| 'Jack Carter' Novels | |
| 1) Jack's Return Home (Also published as: Get Carter [1971]; and as: Carter [1971]) | 1970 |
| 2) Jack Carter's Law (US Title: Jack Carter and the Law [1975]) | 1974 |
| 3) Jack Carter and the Mafia Pigeon | 1977 |
| Other Novels | |
| 1) Plender | 1971 |
| 2) Billy Rags | 1973 |
| 3) Boldt | 1976 |
| 4) G.B.H. (US Title: Grievous Bodily Harm [1980]) | 1980 |