David Francis Dodge (August 18, 1910 – August 1974) was an author of mystery/thriller novels and humorous travel books. His first book was published in 1941. His fiction is characterized by tight plotting, brisk dialogue, memorable and well-defined characters, and (often) exotic locations. His travel writing documented the (mis)adventures of the Dodge family (David, his wife Elva, and daughter Kendal) as they roamed around the world. Practical advice and information for the traveler on a budget are sprinkled liberally throughout the books. Description above from the Wikipedia article David F. Dodge, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
David Dodge has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Signature works include To Catch a Thief, Plunder of the Sun, To Catch a Thief. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
