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John Dickson Carr
John Dickson Carr is an American mystery writer who has also published under the pseudonyms Carter Dickson, Carr Dickson and Roger Fairbairn. Carr is considered by many to be one of the greatest authors of the so-called "golden age" mystery; Complex, plot-oriented stories in which puzzles are paramount. In this regard, he was influenced by the writings of Gaston Leroux and the stories of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton. He is a master of the so-called Locked Room Mystery, in which a detective deals with seemingly impossible crimes. Dr. Fell's Mystery The Hollow man, considered Carr's masterpiece, was chosen in 1981 as the best locked mystery of all time by a panel of 17 enigmatic writers and critics. He also wrote some historical mysteries. Having resided in the UK for several years, Carr is often classified as an "à la British" mystery writer. Most of his novels have an English setting, especially villages and country estate, and English characters.
BornNovember 30, 1906, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedFebruary 28, 1977, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Resting placeSpringwood Cemetery, Greenville
OccupationNovelist
Genredetective novel, murder mystery
Literary movementGolden Age of Detective Fiction
Notable worksThe Hollow Man, The Burning Court

About John Dickson Carr

Novelist John Dickson Carr was born on November 30, 1906 in Pennsylvania, United States (He dies at the age of 70, on February 27, 1977).

He is most known for works like as The Hollow Man and The Burning Court, which he wrote in the United States. His first work is regarded as his greatest.

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John Dickson Carr before becoming famous

John Dickson Carr was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1906 is also the year of Horse (馬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

In 1929, he received his bachelor's degree from Haverford College. It Walks By Night, his first novel, was released in 1930.

Achievement of John Dickson Carr

In 1963, he had a stroke that immobilized his left hand.

John Dickson Carr's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in the Pennsylvania town of Uniontown. He had three daughters with his wife, Sandi.

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Novelist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's biography was written by him.

John Dickson Carr Income & Net worth

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Latest information about John Dickson Carr updated on March 11 2023.