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John Dickson Carr (November 30, 1906 – February 27, 1977) was an American author of detective stories, who also published using the pseudonyms Carter Dickson, Carr Dickson, and Roger Fairbairn. He lived in England for a number of years, and is often grouped among "British-style" mystery writers.
John D. Carr is regarded as one of the greatest writers of the Golden Age Mysteries – complex, plot-driven narratives in which the riddle or puzzle is paramount. Carr was influenced by the works of Gaston Leroux and the works of G. K. Chesterton, especially the Father Brown stories.
Mar 15, 2022 · John Dickson Carr (1906-1977) was one of the most prominent mystery novelists during the Golden Age of detective fiction, loosely defined as the period between the two world wars. A defining feature of the popular mysteries of this time was a fair play puzzle plot that focused onto “howdunnit” as opposed to the “whydunnit” in
John Dickson Carr was a U.S. writer of detective fiction whose work, both intellectual and macabre, is considered among the best in the genre. Carr’s first novel, It Walks by Night (1930), won favour that endured as Carr continued to create well-researched “locked-room” puzzles of historical.
John Dickson Carr has 404 books on Goodreads with 124827 ratings. John Dickson Carr’s most popular book is The Three Coffins (Dr. Gideon Fell, #6).
Mar 1, 1977 · John Dickson Carr, author of 120 mystery novels and hundreds of short stories, died of cancer Sunday in Greenville, S.C., where he made his home. He was 70 years old.
May 28, 2023 · Explore the thrilling world of John Dickson Carr, the master of ‘locked room’ mysteries. Our guide delves into his life, his work, and his lasting legacy.
