Leslie Ford, pseudonym of female author Zenith Jones Brown (1898-1983) authored more than 25 detective and mystery novels. She was an acclaimed American author renowned for her contributions to the mystery and detective fiction genres. Brown began her writing career in the 1930s, adopting the pen name Leslie Ford, under which she would gain significant fame. Her debut novel, "The Strangled Witness," published in 1934, marked the beginning of a prolific career that spanned several decades. Brown's writing was characterized by its clever plots, well-drawn characters, and the incorporation of social and political commentary, which set her apart from many of her contemporaries.
