Eric Hamilton Wilson (born November 24, 1940) is a Canadian author of young adult fiction.
His detective novels follow the adventures of Tom and Liz Austen, young sleuths in Canada.
[3] His books would be short, should always start with a dramatic opening scene, be dialogue heavy, and have abundant "cliffhanger" moments.
Wilson's books have similarities to the Hardy Boys adventure series, but also attempt the reader participation of "true" mysteries, such as those by Agatha Christie.
He also uses topical themes, such as environmentalism, child safety, and drug abuse, to allow teachers a springboard for classroom discussion.