Mr. Monk has a New Author!

Here's some good news for Monk fans - Lee Goldberg, who wrote the book series, has announced the name of the new author taking over for him on his website -

"Good news: My friend Hy Conrad, a writer/producer on MONK from day 1, is the new author of the MONK books! He will be picking up the story right where I left off with my last book, MR. MONK GETS EVEN, which comes out in December. Hy is a terrific writer, a great mystery-plotter, and has written many beloved episodes of show. Fans of the MONK books can rest easy -- the series couldn't be in better hands!"

I've read several of Goldberg's Monk books and I'm glad they found a new author to continue the series now that he wants to move on.  I think Hy Conrad is a wonderful choice; I remember seeing his name on the credits for the show.  I wouldn't be surprised if he wrote some of my favorite episodes.