 Emil Richard Johnson was born in Prentice, Wisconsin. He was an author, convicted murderer, and armed robber who spent most of his adult life in prison. He is the creator of:
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Titles and year of publication:
| 'Jericho Jones' Novels | |
| 1) The Judas | 1971 |
| 2) The Cardinalli Contract | 1975 |
| 'Tony Lonto' Novels | |
| 1) Silver Street (UK Title: The Silver Street Killer [1969]) (Edgar Award) | 1968 |
| 2) The inside Man | 1969 |
| 3) Blind Man's Bluff | 1987 |
| 4) The Hands of Eddy Loyd | 1988 |
| 5) Dead Flowers | 1990 |
| Other Novels | |
| 1) Mongo's Back in Town | 1969 |
| 2) Cage Five Is Going to Break | 1970 |
| 3) The God Keepers | 1970 |
| 4) Case Load - Maximum | 1971 |