Richard Stevenson

Richard Stevenson is the pen name of Richard Lipez, an American author of mystery fiction best known for his Donald Strachey series — one of the first and longest-running mystery series featuring an openly gay detective. The series has been credited with helping to bring LGBTQ+ characters into the mainstream of American crime fiction. Knock Off the Hat is a Donald Strachey mystery that combines the classic pleasures of detective fiction — a compelling case, clever plotting, and a sharp-witted protagonist — with Stevenson's characteristic engagement with social justice and LGBTQ+ life. The audiobook and book versions offer listeners and readers a smart, entertaining mystery. Stevenson's work appeals to fans of detective fiction, LGBTQ+ literature, and anyone who appreciates mysteries where the detective's identity and values are integral to how the case unfolds.