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John Dickson Carr

    November 30, 1906 – February 27, 1977

    John Dickson Carr was a master of the detective genre, renowned for his fascination with "locked-room" mysteries and logical puzzles. His writing style is characterized by intricate plots and a focus on intellectual deduction, offering readers a complex puzzle. Carr's enduring legacy lies in his cleverly constructed narratives that challenge the reader's mind. His works are celebrated for their cleverness and ability to keep the reader guessing until the very end.

    John Dickson Carr
    A Doubter's Guide to the Ten Commandments
    Death-Watch
    A Doubter's Guide to Jesus
    Bullies and Saints
    A Doubter's Guide to World Religions
    The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes
    • The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      From the son of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and one of America's greatest mystery writers, John Dickson Carr, comes twelve riveting tales based on incidents or elements of the unsolved cases of Sherlock Holmes. The plots are all new, with painstaking attention to the mood, tone, and detail of the original stories. Here is a fascinating volume of mysteries for new Sherlock fans, as well as for those who have read all the classics and crave more!

      The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes
      4.5
    • A Doubter's Guide to World Religions

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      A Doubter's Guide to World Religions presents each of the world's five major religions and carefully outlines the history, belief systems, and spiritual practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam so that the interested and curious doubters can explore their similarities and differences.

      A Doubter's Guide to World Religions
      4.4
    • Bullies and Saints

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      John Dickson gives an honest account of the mixed history of Christianity, the evil and the good. He concedes the Christians’ complicity for centuries of bullying but also shows the myriad ways the beautiful teaching of Christ has enriched our world and the lives of countless individuals.

      Bullies and Saints
      4.4
    • A Doubter's Guide to Jesus

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A Doubter's Guide to Jesus is an introduction to the major portraits of Jesus found in the earliest historical sources.

      A Doubter's Guide to Jesus
      4.3
    • In A Doubter's Guide to the Ten Commandments, bestselling author John Dickson explores how these ten ancient instructions have changed our world and how they show us what the Good Life looks like. Whether or not one quite believes in the Bible, these ten ancient instructions open up a window to the Western world and on our own soul.

      A Doubter's Guide to the Ten Commandments
      4.2
    • The Island of Coffins and Other Mysteries

      • 340 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Renowned for his expertise in locked room mysteries, John Dickson Carr also excelled in crafting eerie radio plays. This volume compiles all the scripts from the iconic 1948 series, Cabin B-13, showcasing Carr's signature style. The collection includes chilling tales that highlight his talent for suspense and intrigue, making it a valuable addition to his classic works. Fans of mystery and horror will appreciate the unique blend of storytelling and atmosphere that Carr masterfully delivers in these scripts.

      The Island of Coffins and Other Mysteries
      4.0
    • A Doubter's Guide to the Bible

      • 217 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The Bible is the most influential book in history, yet remains unexplored by many. In A Doubter's Guide to the Bible, John Dickson gives those observing Christianity from the outside a sense of the whole biblical narrative and the lifestyle it inspires.

      A Doubter's Guide to the Bible
      4.1
    • Carr considered this novel one of his best works, and it is easy to see why when experiencing its ingenious plot delivered with an astounding pace and masterfully drawn characters including none other than the great detective Dr. Gideon Fell.

      He Who Whispers
      4.0