Jon Cleary

Jon Stephen Cleary (22 November 1917 – 19 July 2010) was an Australian writer and novelist known for his numerous books, including The Sundowners (1951) and The High Commissioner (1966). Born in Erskineville, Sydney, Cleary was educated at Marist Brothers College, Randwick. He began his writing career at a young age and went on to become a prolific author. Cleary's works have been the subject of film and television adaptations, attracting a wide audience. He is particularly known for his popular detective fiction series featuring Sydney Police Inspector Scobie Malone. Cleary's upbringing, marked by his father's imprisonment and financial struggles, influenced his attitude towards money, gaining him a reputation for being thrifty.