Steven T. Murray, known by the pseudonym Reg Keeland, was a distinguished American translator renowned for his work with Swedish, German, Danish, and Norwegian literature. His translations have brought the Scandinavian literary world closer to the English-speaking audience.

Murray's expertise in the art of translation was exemplified through his work on the bestselling Millennium series by Stieg Larsson, which gained international acclaim. Beyond Larsson's work, he translated the intricate narratives of Henning Mankell, including both crime novels and African novels. His rendition of Mankell's 'Sidetracked' earned him the prestigious Gold Dagger Award in the UK in 2001.

His adeptness at capturing the essence and subtleties of the original texts made Murray a respected figure in the field of literary translation. Operating under the pseudonyms Reg Keeland and McKinley Burnett when editing into UK English, he made significant contributions to the accessibility and appreciation of foreign literature.