Gordon McAlpine Book order
Gordon McAlpine is a master of genre innovation, unafraid to explore the boundaries of mystery fiction. His works are characterized by a playful approach to enigma, often weaving in history, humor, and fantasy to create unique and surprising reading experiences. McAlpine's style is lauded as gifted, with prose described as clean, clear, and muscular, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in his intricate and charming narratives.





- 2024
- 2015
The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe - Once Upon a Midnight Eerie
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
After having foiled the arch-nemesis who tried to kill them, identical twins Edgar and Allan Poe travel to New Orleans, where they will play their famous namesake in a feature film--and try not to get killed again
- 2015
The Pet and the Pendulum
- 196 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Back in Baltimore, twelve-year-old identical twins Edgar and Allan think they have encountered the ghost of their great-great-great-great granduncle, Edgar Allan Poe, asking them to solve his murder--but really it is their arch-nemesis, Professor Perry, looking for revenge.
- 2013
The Tell-Tale Start
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Identical twins Edgar and Allan Poe embark on a chaotic road trip to rescue their kidnapped cat, Roderick Usher. As they travel, they encounter mayhem and mystery, grappling with their unique telepathic bond and the possibility of a connection to their famous ancestor, Edgar Allan Poe. The adventure also reveals the unsettling presence of a mad scientist who has been watching their family. This blend of humor, intrigue, and supernatural elements makes for an engaging tale of mischief and discovery.
- 2003
Mystery Box: A Novel about the Creators of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys
- 190 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris, the story delves into the intriguing friendship between Frank and Carol, who navigate their lives as expatriates. As they bond over their shared experiences, the narrative uncovers the mystery surrounding the true identities behind the pseudonyms Franklin Dixon and Carolyn Keene, creators of the beloved Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew series. Through their journey, themes of friendship, identity, and the allure of literary fame unfold.