Ellery Queen Books in Order
writer of detective fiction (joint pseudonym)
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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1930 · Ellery Queen
The French Powder Mystery is a novel written in 1930 by Ellery Queen. It is the second of the Ellery Queen mysteries. (Summary adapted from…
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1937 · Ellery Queen
The Door Between is a mystery novel written by Ellery Queen and published in 1937. It was first released in a condensed form in the December 1936…
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1933 · Ellery Queen
The American Gun Mystery is a novel written in 1933 by Ellery Queen. It is the sixth book in the Ellery Queen mystery series. The story follows the…
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1939 · Ellery Queen
The Dragon's Teeth is a mystery novel published in 1939 under the pseudonym Ellery Queen, which was used by authors Frederic Dannay and Manfred Lee.…
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1945 · Ellery Queen
The Murderer Is a Fox is a mystery novel published in 1945 by Ellery Queen. The story takes place in the fictional town of Wrightsville, located in…
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1948 · Ellery Queen
Ten Days' Wonder is a novel published in 1948 by Ellery Queen. It is a mystery novel primarily set in the imaginary town of Wrightsville, in the…
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1949 · Ellery Queen
Cat of Many Tails is a mystery novel published in 1949 by Ellery Queen. The story is set in New York City, United States. The novel follows the…
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1950 · Ellery Queen
Double, Double is a mystery novel published in 1949 by Ellery Queen. The story takes place in the fictional New England town of Wrightsville, United…
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Ellery Queen is asked by a lawyer friend to protect the interests of a young heiress. She arrives in New York from England, where she meets a…
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1952 · Ellery Queen
The King Is Dead is a mystery novel written by American authors Manfred Lee and Frederic Dannay, who wrote under the pseudonym Ellery Queen.…
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1958 · Ellery Queen
The Finishing Stroke is a mystery novel by Ellery Queen, published in 1958. It is noted for its complexity and elaborate style, resembling the early…
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The Roman Hat Mystery is a novel written in 1928 and published in 1929 by Ellery Queen. It is the first of the Ellery Queen mysteries. (Summary…
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Ellery Queen moves to the small New England town of Wrightsville to find peace and focus while writing a book. He rents a furnished house, which…
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Laurel Hill asks Ellery Queen to investigate a series of unusual anonymous gifts received by her father, Leander Hill, a partner in the wholesale…
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Solly Spaeth, a financier involved in the "Ohippi Hydro-Electric Project," has caused financial ruin for several people, including his business…
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The Four of Hearts is an American mystery novel written by Ellery Queen and published in 1938. It was first released in a condensed form in the…
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Joe Wilson was a poor, itinerant salesman living in Philadelphia with his young wife. Joseph Kent Gimball was a wealthy, socially prominent New…
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A wealthy publisher and collector of precious stones and Chinese postage stamps maintains a luxurious hotel suite for handling his business and…
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After the death of a famous Greek art dealer, his attorney discovers the will is missing and contacts the district attorney. Inspector Richard Queen…
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Dirk and Martha Lawrence are a troubled couple in New York, with Martha seeking help from Ellery Queen due to Dirk's jealousy. Dirk misunderstands…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Ellery Queen books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.
How many books are in the Ellery Queen series?
We list 23 books by Ellery Queen , published between 1929–1958.
Where can I buy the Ellery Queen books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.