Charles Willeford

Charles Willeford (1919–1988) was an American writer of fiction, poetry, autobiography, literary criticism, and 20 novels, best known for his Hoke Moseley series, including Miami Blues, as well as such classics as Cockfighter and The Woman Chaser. The Burnt Orange Heresy is now adapted into an upcoming film starring Claes Bang, Donald Sutherland, Elizabeth Debicki, and Mick Jagger.

Charles Willeford's Titles

Burnt Orange Heresy A Novel

The Burnt Orange Heresy

The Burnt Orange Heresythe 1970s crime classichas lost none of its savage delights as it re-creates the making of a murderer, calmly and with...


Cockfighter

Cockfighter

A former professional boxer, actor, horse trainer and radio announcer, Charles Willeford (1919-1988) is best known for his Miami-based crime...


Woman Chaser

The Woman Chaser

Richard Hudson, woman chaser and used car salesman, has a pimp's awareness of the ways women (and men) are most vulnerable. One day Richard...