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Howard Browne (1908-1999) was an American author, screenwriter, and editor. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and grew up in California. Browne began his career as a pulp fiction writer, working for magazines such as Black Mask and Amazing Stories. Browne wrote in a variety of genres, including science fiction, crime fiction, and westerns. He is perhaps best known for his science fiction novels, such as "The Return of Tharn," and his crime novels, including "Halo for Satan" and "The Taste of Ashes." Browne was also a screenwriter, writing for television shows such as Maverick and The Virginian. In addition to his writing, Browne was an influential editor in the science fiction community. He worked as the editor of Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures in the 1940s and 1950s, and later served as the editor of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine in the 1960s and 1970s. Browne was also involved in the film industry, working as a screenwriter and story editor for Warner Bros. in the 1950s. He was credited with writing the screenplay for the 1955 film "Chicago Syndicate." Browne received several awards for his work, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Short Story in 1954. He passed away in 1999 at the age of 91.