John Dickson Carrbooks in chronological order
Listing 12 series and 213 books
About John Dickson Carr
John Dickson Carr (1906-1977), born Charles John Dunwoody in Pennsylvania, was a prolific and highly regarded author of mystery and crime fiction. He was known for his complex plots, locked-room mysteries, and intricate puzzle-solving. Carr often employed a baroque and theatrical writing style, drawing inspiration from Victorian literature and early detective stories. He wrote under the pseudonym Carter Dickson for some of his early works, particularly those focused on Sherlock Holmes pastiches. His most famous series include the Dr. Gideon Fell mysteries and those featuring Sir Henry Merrivale, demonstrating his versatility in crafting suspenseful and engaging narratives.
Genres
Crime Fiction
Mystery
Detective Fiction
Locked Room Mystery
Gothic Mystery
Department D-3 Books in chronological order
Henri Bencolin Books in chronological order
Sir Henry Merrivale Books in chronological order
Standalone Novels in chronological order
5. Fatal Descent / Drop to His Death (As: Carter Dickson, With: John Rhode)
Published 1939
9780486254098
11. Fear is the same (As: Carter Dickson)
Published 1956
12. Patrick Butler for the Defense
Published 1956
Short Story Collections in chronological order
7. The Third Bullet and Other Stories
Published 2020
8. The Island of Coffins and Other Mysteries from the Casebook of Cabin B-13
Published 2021
9781936363513
Non-Fiction Books in chronological order
British Library Crime Classics Books in chronological order
4. The Secret of High Eldersham / The Mystery of High Eldersham (By: Miles Burton)
Published 1930
9781464205835
24. Weekend at Thrackley (By: Alan Melville)
Published 1934
25. Quick Curtain (By: Alan Melville)
Published 1934
32. Death of Anton (By: Alan Melville)
Published 1936
33. Death of an Author (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
Published 1936
35. The Wheel Spins (By: Ethel Lina White)
Published 1936
63. Last Seen Wearing (By: Hillary Waugh)
Published 1952
68. Murder As a Fine Art (By: Carol Carnac)
Published 1953
73. Sergeant Cluff Stands Firm (By: Gil North)
Published 1960
81. Tea on Sunday (By: Lettice Cooper)
Published 1973
99. A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries (By: Martin Edwards)
Published 2020
9781464214813
102. Crimes of Cymru (By: Martin Edwards)
Published 2023
103. Lessons in Crime (By: Martin Edwards)
Published 2024
109. Capital Crimes: London Mysteries (By: Martin Edwards,Richard Marsh)
Published 2015
9781464203770
111. The Pocket Detective 2: 100+ More Puzzles, Brainteasers and Conundrums (By: Kate Jackson)
Published 2019
9780712353151
Adrian Conan Doyle Collections in chronological order
Collections in chronological order
Murderous Christmas Stories Books in chronological order
4. Murder at Christmas
Published 2019
6. Murder on a Winter's Night
Published 2021
7. Murder in the Falling Snow
Published 2022
Anthologies in chronological order
1. 20 Great Tales of Murder
Published 1952
18. The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories
Published 2018
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