Richard DeWitt Miller was an American author active during the mid-20th century, recognized for his contributions to early science fiction and his extensive writings on Fortean and supernatural phenomena. He began his literary career in the mid-1930s, establishing a dual presence in both speculative fiction and paranormal investigation. His first published science fiction story, "The Shapes," appeared in the prominent magazine Astounding Science Fiction in 1936, marking the start of his association with the genre's early modern era.\n\nIn addition to his short fiction, Miller was deeply invested in documenting anomalous events and esoteric topics. His non-fiction bibliography includes works such as You Do Take It With You (1936), Impossible - Yet It Happened (1947), and Reincarnation: The Whole Startling Story (1956). Through these books, Miller explored themes of the supernatural, life after death, and unexplained mysteries, capturing the curiosity of readers interested in the broader boundaries of reality.\n\nOne of Miller's most notable science fiction achievements was his 1938 novelette "The Master Shall Not Die," published in Astounding Science Fiction. Nearly two decades later, in 1956, this work was expanded and published by Ace Books as a novel titled The Man Who Lived Forever, co-authored with Anna Hunger. Released as part of the famous Ace Double series, the book remains a key piece of his legacy alongside his singular fantasy work, The Loose Board in the Floor (1951). Miller passed away in 1958, leaving behind a diverse body of work that bridged the gap between speculative imagination and the unexplained.
