Richard S. Pratherbooks in chronological order
Listing 5 series and 49 books
About Richard S. Prather
Richard S. Prather (1921-2007) was a prolific American mystery novelist, primarily known for his long-running "Shell Scott" series. Born in Santa Ana, California, he attended Riverside Community College before serving in the military. Prather's writing style was characterized by fast-paced plots, witty dialogue, and a cynical, hard-boiled detective voice, reminiscent of classic noir. He often employed unconventional narratives and frequently used humor alongside the suspense and violence typical of the genre.
Genres
Crime Fiction
Mystery
Thriller
Noir
Detective Fiction
Shell Scott Books in chronological order
1. The Case of the Vanishing Beauty
Published 1950
8. Pattern for Murder / The Scrambled Yeggs
Published 1952
11. Pattern for Panic
Published 1954
13. The Wailing Frail
Published 1956
22. Shell Scott's Seven Slaughters
Published 1961
32. Gat Heat
Published 1967
34. Kill Me Tomorrow
Published 1969
35. The Shell Scott Sampler
Published 1969
36. Dead-Bang
Published 1971
Shell Scott Collections in chronological order
Short Stories/Novellas in chronological order
1. The Sleeper Caper
Published 2009
Anthologies in chronological order
1. The Comfortable Coffin
Published 1960
2. Masters of Noir, Volume One
Published 2010
3. Black Cat Weekly #61
Published 2022
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