Category Archives: John Dickson Carr

Review: THE CORPSE IN THE WAXWORKS by John Dickson Carr

Posted on January 28, 2018 by bernadetteinoz

Without the Crimes of the Century meme to prompt me, my reading of classic crime is almost non existent. Which is why I treated myself to a Vintage Mystery Box subscription late last year (check out Kate’s Etsy Store for a subscription … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, France, John Dickson Carr | 12 Comments

Crime Fiction Alphabet: L is for Locked Room Mysteries

Posted on March 30, 2011 by bernadetteinoz

The mystery in which a crime (almost always a murder) takes place behind seemingly impenetrable doors where the culprit has to all appearances vanished into thin air is probably the most enduring staple of crime fiction. Having been around since … Continue reading →

Posted in Agatha Christie, Catherine Aird, Crime Fiction Alphabet, Douglas Adams, Jeffrey Deaver, John Dickson Carr, list | 10 Comments

Crime Fiction Alphabet: F is for France

Posted on February 14, 2011 by bernadetteinoz

Given that Paris is the location for what is (arguably) the world’s first detective story I thought France would be a suitable topic for this week’s contribution to the Crime Fiction Alphabet. I’ve chosen a mixture of books by French … Continue reading →

Posted in Cara Black, Crime Fiction Alphabet, Dominique Manotti, Edgar Allan Poe, France, Fred Vargas, Georges Simenon, J Robert Jane, Jean-Patrick Machette, John Dickson Carr, list, Martin Walker, Quinn Fawcett, Tonino Benacqusita, Xavier-Marie Bonnot | 12 Comments