John Dickson Carr
AmericanCrimeHistorical Mysteryb. 1906 — d. 1977
John Dickson Carr (1906–1977) was an American author best known for his classic detective fiction and ingenious locked-room mysteries. Writing also under the pseudonym Carter Dickson, Carr was a leading figure of the Golden Age of detective fiction and created memorable series characters such as Dr. Gideon Fell and Sir Henry Merrivale. His novels are celebrated for atmosphere, fair-play puzzle construction, and Gothic touches.
Notable Works
['The Hollow Man (aka The Three Coffins)', 'The Crooked Hinge', 'The Burning Court', 'The Plague Court Murders']
