Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on February 15, 1937)

Happy Birthday, Gregory Mcdonald! May your day be filled with more twists and turns than a Fletch novel plotline. Your knack for crafting mysteries that keep readers laughing while guessing has made Irwin Maurice Fletcher an unforgettable character—still charmingly elusive since his debut in "Fletch" (1974). And let's not forget the thrilling chase you gave us all back in 1964's "Running Scared," proving suspense can indeed come packaged with wit.

Your Flynn series also deserves applause; from the clever escapades of “Flynn” (1977) to the delightful chaos of “Flynn’s In” (1984), you've kept fans eagerly flipping pages. Here's hoping this birthday brings as much excitement and humor into your life as you've brought into ours!