Hulbert Footner (1879–1944) was a Canadian-born American novelist and writer who focused primarily on the genre of detective fiction. Born in Canada, Footner later relocated to the United States, where he developed his literary career. His active years as a writer spanned the late nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century, a period during which detective and mystery stories grew significantly in popularity.
Throughout his career, Footner was highly prolific in his chosen genre, crafting numerous mystery narratives. Beyond his primary focus on detective fiction, he also produced works of non-fiction. His dual heritage as a Canadian-born writer working within the American literary landscape characterizes his position in early twentieth-century popular literature.
