When, in 1978, after a three-year collaboration, the two economists' first foray into crime fiction was eventually published by Thomas Horton and Daughters, there was no indication on the book cover as to the true identity of the authors.
In 1978, following a collaborative effort spanning three years, the two economists released their first foray into crime fiction under the publishing house of Thomas Horton and Daughters. The cover of the book concealed the authors' identities.