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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.
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.
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Mar 15, 2022 · Gigi Pandian, a fan of Golden Age mysteries, praises John Dickson Carr as the master of the locked-room puzzle and the Gothic atmosphere. She recommends several of his novels and stories, and shares how he inspired her own writing.
- The Three Coffins (Dr. Gideon Fell, #6) by John Dickson Carr.
- Hag's Nook (Dr. Gideon Fell, #1) by John Dickson Carr.
- The Crooked Hinge (Dr. Gideon Fell, #8) by John Dickson Carr.
- Till Death Do Us Part (Dr. Gideon Fell, #15) by John Dickson Carr.
Nov 12, 2020 · To Wake the Dead: 10 Best Mysteries by John Dickson Carr. The Golden Age mystery author left us with a bevy of perplexing cases to crack. By MacKenzie Stuart | Published Nov 12, 2020. If you’ve never read a book by John Dickson Carr, let us be the first to tell you that you’re missing out!
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.
