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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 406 books on Goodreads with 127485 ratings. John Dickson Carr’s most popular book is The Three Coffins (Dr. Gideon Fell, #6).
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!
Jun 23, 2014 · John Dickson Carr, in his widely acclaimed novel The Hollow Man (published in the US as "The Three Coffins") attempted to provide a comprehensive list of possible methods (while, ingeniously, challenging the reader with his own locked room mystery that seems to fit none of his prescribed solutions).
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.
Considered one of the twentieth century's grand masters of the detective story for his innovative use of subtlety, ingenuity, and atmosphere, John Dickson Carr, alias Carter Dickson and Carr Dickson, produced numerous short stories, non-fiction works, and over 70 neo-gothic and historical mystery novels during his lifetime.
John Dickson Carr was one of the leading authors of the so-called Golden Age of the detective novel that lasted from roughly 1925 to 1945. He was the only child of...
