Who is Howard Michael Gould?
Known for satiric crime fiction, Howard Michael Gould is an author par excellence, with a diverse portfolio in advertising, TV, film, stage, and of course, books. An alumnus of Amherst College, he has a remarkable repertoire, including three prestigious CLIOs among other accolades in his early advertising career.
In television, he helmed the role of an executive producer and was the lead writer for ‘Cybill’ at the time it scooped the Golden Globe for Best Comedy Series. In the world of film, he penned, directed, and immortalized his trademark wit and humor in the feature ‘The Six Wives of Henry LeFay’.
The Evolution of Gould as a Novelist
In 2018, Gould transitioned into novel-writing, leaving readers mesmerized with his debut novel Last Looks. In a seamless transition of skills, he further demonstrated his talent by also crafting the screenplay for the film adaptation of the novel. Proving his mettle as a crime story weaver, his Last Looks and sequel Pay or Play earned nominations for the coveted Shamus Awards.
Featuring Gould’s Books in Order
Immerse yourself in a journey through Gould’s brilliant career as an author with our comprehensive list of his books in order of release:
Publication Order of Charlie Waldo Books
| Last Looks | (2018) |    |
| Below the Line | (2019) | |
| Carbuncle’s Breakfast | (2021) | |
| Pay or Play | (2021) | |