John Dickson Carr
John Dickson Carr (1906–1977) was an influential American author celebrated for his remarkable contributions to the mystery and detective fiction genre. Born on November 30, he displayed a prodigious talent for crafting intricate and puzzling plots from an early age. Carr's signature style revolved around the "locked room" mystery, where seemingly impossible crimes are ingeniously explained.
He gained fame with his iconic fictional detective characters, including Dr. Gideon Fell and Sir Henry Merrivale. Carr's mastery over suspense, atmosphere, and complex puzzles earned him a reputation as the "master of the locked room mystery." Throughout his prolific career, he penned over 70 novels, many of which are considered classics of detective fiction.
Carr's narratives often combined historical settings with intricate mysteries, captivating readers with his unique blend of wit and ingenuity. His impact on the mystery genre remains indelible, influencing subsequent generations of writers and ensuring his place among the genre's luminaries.
He gained fame with his iconic fictional detective characters, including Dr. Gideon Fell and Sir Henry Merrivale. Carr's mastery over suspense, atmosphere, and complex puzzles earned him a reputation as the "master of the locked room mystery." Throughout his prolific career, he penned over 70 novels, many of which are considered classics of detective fiction.
Carr's narratives often combined historical settings with intricate mysteries, captivating readers with his unique blend of wit and ingenuity. His impact on the mystery genre remains indelible, influencing subsequent generations of writers and ensuring his place among the genre's luminaries.
Henry Bencolin Series:
1. It Walks by Night (1930) 2. Castle Skull (1931) 3. The Lost Gallows (1931) 4. The Corpse in the Waxworks (1932) 5. Four False Weapons (1937) Dr. Gideon Fell Series: 1. Hag's Nook (1932) 2. The Mad Hatter Mystery (1933) 3. The Eight of Swords (1934) 4. The Blind Barber (1934) 5. Death-Watch (1935) 6. The Hollow Man (1935) 7. The Arabian Nights Murder (1936) 8. The Crooked Hinge (1938) 9. To Wake the Dead (1938) 10. The Problem of the Green Capsule (1939) 11. The Problem of the Wire Cage (1939) 12. The Man Who Could Not Shudder (1940) 13. The Case of the Constant Suicides (1941) 14. The Seat of the Scornful (1942) 15. Till Death Do Us Part (1944) 16. He Who Whispers (1946) 17. The Sleeping Sphinx (1947) 18. Below Suspicion (1949) 19. The Dead Man's Knock (1958) 20. In Spite of Thunder (1960) 21. The House at Satan's Elbow (1965) 22. Panic in Box C (1966) 23. Dark of the Moon (1967) |
Sir Henry Merrivale Series:
1. The Plague Court Murders (1934) 2. The White Priory Murders (1934) 3. The Red Widow Murders (1935) 4. The Unicorn Murders (1935) 5. The Punch and Judy Murders/The Magic Lantern Murders 6. The Peacock Feather Murders/The Ten Teacups 7. The Judas Window/The Crossbow Murder (1938) 8. Death in Five Boxes (1938) 9. The Reader is Warned (1939) 10. And So to Murder (1940) 11. Nine and Death Makes Ten/Murder in the Submarine Zone (1940) 12. Seeing is Believing/Cross of Murder (1941) 13. The Gilded Man/Death and the Gilded Man (1942) 14. She Died A Lady (1943) 15. He Wouldn't Kill Patience (1944) 16. The Curse of the Bronze Lamp/Lord of the Sorcerers (1945) 17. My Late Wives (1946) 18. The Skeleton in the Clock (1948) 19. A Graveyard to Let (1949) 20. Night at the Mocking Widow (1950) 21. Behind the Crimson Blind (1952) 22. The Cavalier's Cup (1953) 23. Merrivale, March and Murder (1991) Novels: 1. Poison in Jest (1932) 2. The Murder of Sir Edmund Godfrey (1936) 3. The Burning Court (1937) 4. The Emperor's Snuff-Box (1942) 5. The Bride of Newgate (1950) 6. The Devil in Velvet (1951) 7. The Nine Wrong Answers (1952) 8. Captain Cut-Throat (1955) 9. Patrick Butler for the Defense (1956) 10. Fire, Burn! (1957) 11. The Scandal at High Chimneys (1959) 12. The Witch of Low Tide (1961) 13. The Demoniacs (1962) 14, Most Secret (1964) 15, Papa La-Bas (1968) 16, The Ghosts' High Noon (1969) 17. Deadly Hall (1971) 18. The Hungry Goblin (1972) |