I fell under the spell of Dr Fell (great rhyming opportunity) as I read this classic locked-room murder. It's wonderfully atmospheric, full of dark supernatural undercurrents, and yet it's a very ... Read More
The story takes a while to get going but it's well worth it by the end. The plot is very 1930's but plausable.
A good example of the Golden Age. Carr is a master. Read More
John Dickson Carr is, according to Wikipedia, one of the greats of the Golden Age of Mystery. Wikipedia also claims that The Three Coffins is his masterpiece, which is why I decided to read it. It is ... Read More