DeSilva was a
journalist for forty years, and has reviewed books for
The New York Times. As an author, DeSilva is best known for the
Liam Mulligan series of
mystery novels, including
Rogue Island,
Cliff Walk,
Providence Rag,
A Scourge of Vipers and
The Dread Line. His novels won him the
Edgar Award,
Macavity Award. == Personal life ==