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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 (born Nov. 30, 1906, Uniontown, Pa., U.S.—died Feb. 27, 1977, Greenville, S.C.) 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 ...
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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.
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FictionDB provides information and ratings for 59 books by John Dickson Carr, a prolific mystery writer who created the characters Dr. Gideon Fell and Monsieur Bencolin. Browse his bibliography, series, pseudonyms, and awards.
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. Mr. Carr was the master...
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