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Earl Derr Biggers

1884–1933

1 series 6 books in order

Earl Derr Biggers (1884–1933) was an American novelist and playwright. His novels featuring the fictional Chinese American detective Charlie Chan were adapted into popular films made in the United States and China. He is credited with six Charlie Chan novels, including The House Without a Key and Charlie Chan Carries On. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1884
Known for
Charlie Chan

Series by Earl Derr Biggers

Charlie Chan

6 books in order · 1926–1932

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How many books has Earl Derr Biggers written?

We list 6 books by Earl Derr Biggers across 1 series, published between 1926–1932 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Earl Derr Biggers's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Charlie Chan Carries On.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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