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C.J. Henderson
Henderson at the November 2008 Big Apple Con in Manhattan.
Henderson at the November 2008 Big Apple Con in Manhattan.
Born (1951-12-26)December 26, 1951
United States
Died July 4, 2014(2014-07-04) (aged 62)
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation Writer, film critic, editor
Genre Horror, hardboiled fiction, dark fantasy, science fiction

Chris "C.J." Henderson (December 26, 1951 – July 4, 2014) was an American writer. He wrote exciting books, especially in the horror and mystery genres. He also wrote comic books and was inspired by the famous Stan Lee. C.J. Henderson was well-known for creating the detective series about Jack Hagee and his supernatural detective, Teddy London.

Who Was C.J. Henderson?

C.J. Henderson was an American writer who lived from 1951 to 2014. He was born on December 26, 1951, in the United States. He loved to tell stories that kept readers on the edge of their seats.

Besides writing, he was also a film critic and an editor. This means he watched movies and wrote about them, and he helped other writers make their books better. He passed away in Brooklyn, New York, on July 4, 2014, at the age of 62.

What Did C.J. Henderson Write?

C.J. Henderson wrote many different kinds of stories. He was especially famous for his horror and mystery books. These stories often had a dark and thrilling feel.

He also wrote science fiction and dark fantasy tales. Science fiction explores future worlds and technology. Dark fantasy mixes magic and mythical creatures with a darker, more serious tone.

Horror and Mystery Stories

Many of C.J. Henderson's books were in the horror genre. These stories aimed to scare and excite readers with spooky events. He also wrote "hardboiled" crime fiction. This type of mystery usually features a tough detective solving difficult cases.

Comic Book Adventures

C.J. Henderson also wrote for comic books. He was greatly influenced by Stan Lee, who helped create many famous superheroes. This influence likely helped him create exciting characters and plots in his own stories.

His Famous Characters

C.J. Henderson created some memorable characters that readers loved. He is best known for two main series.

  • The Jack Hagee detective series: These books followed the adventures of a detective named Jack Hagee.
  • The Teddy London series: This series featured a supernatural detective named Teddy London. A "supernatural" detective deals with mysteries that involve ghosts, monsters, or magic.
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