FISH & GAME PROFILE: Fish & Game’s Man of Mystery

The Wit and Storytelling Mastery of Reavis Z. Wortham

Second in our Fish & Game Profile Series

 

REAVIS Z. WORTHAM stands as a distinguished voice in the realm of storytelling, seamlessly weaving his talents as a novelist and columnist into an impressive literary legacy. Best known for his critically acclaimed Red River Mystery series and the high-octane Sonny Hawke thrillers, Wortham’s works have captivated readers with their vivid characters, richly drawn settings, and suspense-filled narratives.

Wortham has produced a library shelf's worth of mystery novels in his non-fiction career. His works have won awards and critical acclaim.

In a prodigious career, Wortham’s mystery novels have won awards and critical acclaim.
(Illustration: Reavis Northam)

However, beyond the world of fiction, Wortham has made a lasting impact as a prolific columnist writing his hilarious “Open Season” column for Texas Fish & Game magazine for 25 years.

Born and raised in rural northeast Texas, Wortham channels his deep connection to the Lone Star State into his writing, bringing an authentic voice to both his novels and his journalistic pursuits. His fiction often draws from his upbringing in small-town Texas, capturing the rhythms of rural life and the complexities of human relationships. This authenticity has earned Wortham critical acclaim, with his debut novel, The Rock Hole, being named one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2011.

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As a columnist for Texas Fish & Game, Wortham has cultivated a loyal readership with his “Open Season” column, which puts a humorous spin on an often too serious outdoors world.

Wortham’s dedication to his craft and his contributions to the outdoor and literary communities have not gone unnoticed. He has received numerous awards, including recognition from the Texas Outdoor Writers Association and Outdoor Writers Association of America.

What sets Wortham apart is his versatility as a writer. Whether chronicling a nail-biting mystery or penning an evocative reflection on cracking us up with his wit, he is a master storyteller.

And we are honored to have him as part of the Texas Fish & Game family.

—story by CHESTER MOORE

 

DIGITAL BONUS: Authors John Gilstrap and Reavis Wortham

John Gilstrap interviews fellow New York Times best-selling author Reavis Wortham.

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