Brian Garfield, Prolific Author of ‘Death Wish,’ Dies at 79 By Katharine Q. Seelye Jan. 6, 2019 Brian Garfield, a prolific suspense author best known for his novel “Death Wish,” which became one of Hollywood’s longest- running film franchises, died on Dec. 29 at his home in Pasadena. He was 79. His wife, Bina Garfield, said the cause was complications of Parkinson’s disease. A distant relation of Mark Twain’s, Mr. Garfield wrote more than 70 books, which have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Most were westerns, mystery novels and nonfiction. More than 19 movies were based on his writings. Show Full Article