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Clayton Rawson

1 series 4 books in order

Merlini the Great is a pseudonym of Clayton Rawson, an American mystery writer, editor, and amateur magician, born in 1906 and died in 1970.

Born
1906
Known for
The Great Merlini

Series by Clayton Rawson

The Great Merlini

4 books in order · 1938–1942

  1. Death from a Top Hat

    1938 · Clayton Rawson

    Death from a Top Hat (1938) is a locked-room mystery novel written by Clayton Rawson. It is the first of four mysteries featuring The Great Merlini,…

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  2. Cover of The footprints on the ceiling

    The footprints on the ceiling

    1939 · Clayton Rawson

    The footprints on the ceiling is a 1939 book by Clayton Rawson. It is part of the series The Great Merlini. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction,…

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    The headless lady

    1940 · Clayton Rawson

    The Headless Lady (1940) is a whodunnit mystery novel written by American author Clayton Rawson. The story features a character named Stuart Towne, a…

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  4. No Coffin for the Corpse

    1942 · Clayton Rawson

    No Coffin for the Corpse is a 1942 book by Clayton Rawson. It is part of the series The Great Merlini.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Clayton Rawson written?

We list 4 books by Clayton Rawson across 1 series, published between 1938–1942 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Clayton Rawson's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Death from a Top Hat.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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