Oakley Hall was a revered writing instructor whose students included Michael Chabon, Anne Rice, Amy Tan, and Richard Ford. His most famous work, the Western WARLOCK, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and was made into a movie starring Henry Fonda and Anthony Quinn. Hall received lifetime achievement awards from the PEN American Center and the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and served as a Marine in World War II.

"When I began writing fiction, I was blessed to have Oakley Hall as a mentor. Having read many of his books, I was delighted to see this reissue of So Many Doors. As in his other novels, he proves he is the master of characterization, narrative immediacy, and the art of luring you into a gripping story." - Amy Tan