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The Gideon Fell series, written by John Dickson Carr and published between 1934 and 2002, consists of 20 books and a few short stories. It centers on the eccentric yet brilliant detective Dr. Gideon Fell, an Englishman who lives in the London suburbs and solves complex mysteries often involving clever deceptions and psychological elements. The stories are primarily whodunits set in England, with a focus on intricate puzzles and the interplay between observation and perception. Dr. Fell uses his knowledge of human behavior to unravel crimes, and the series is known for its clever plotting and the unique personality of its protagonist. Carr, an American who lived in England, created a character renowned for his ability to solve crimes through an understanding of human behavior.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonThe Blind Barber (Dr. Gideon Fell Mystery)
1934 · John Dickson Carr
The Blind Barber is a detective story written by John Dickson Carr and first published in October 1934. It features the character Gideon Fell, who is…
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1934 · John Dickson Carr
The Eight of Swords is a 1934 detective novel by John Dickson Carr, featuring the character Gideon Fell. It is a whodunnit, a type of mystery story…
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Buy on Amazon1935 · John Dickson Carr
A 1935 novel by John Dickson Carr. Professor Charles Grimaud dismisses a superstition about men leaving their coffins, until a stranger claims to…
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Buy on AmazonThe Arabian Nights Murder/a Dr. Gideon Fell Mystery
1936 · John Dickson Carr
The Arabian Nights Murder, first published in 1936, is a detective story by John Dickson Carr. It features the series detective Gideon Fell and is…
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Buy on Amazon1938 · John Dickson Carr
The sudden violent death of one of two claimants to a large English estate gives rise to a series of complicated questions to be answered by Dr.…
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1938 · John Dickson Carr
To Wake the Dead is a 1938 detective novel by John Dickson Carr, featuring the character Gideon Fell. It is a whodunnit, a type of mystery where the…
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Buy on Amazon1939 · John Dickson Carr
The Problem of the Green Capsule is a 1939 mystery novel by John Dickson Carr featuring Dr. Gideon Fell. The story begins with Marcus Chesney, who…
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Buy on Amazon1939 · John Dickson Carr
The Problem of the Wire Cage is a 1939 detective novel by John Dickson Carr, featuring the character Gideon Fell. It is an "impossible crime"…
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Buy on Amazon1940 · John Dickson Carr
The Man Who Could Not Shudder is a 1940 detective novel by John Dickson Carr. It features the recurring character Gideon Fell, a detective known for…
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1941 · John Dickson Carr
"Death Turns the Tables," published in 1941 and also titled "The Seat of the Scornful," is a detective novel by John Dickson Carr. The story is a…
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Buy on AmazonThe Case of the Constant Suicides
1941 · John Dickson Carr
Scotland at the outbreak of the Second World War features a series of mysterious deaths and a group of unusual characters. The story includes…
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Dr. Fell, detective, and other stories
1947 · John Dickson Carr
"Dr. Fell, Detective, and Other Stories" is a mystery short story collection written by John Dickson Carr. It was first published in the United…
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Buy on Amazon1951 · John Dickson Carr
The Devil in Velvet, first published in 1951, is a detective story written by American author John Dickson Carr. The novel combines elements of…
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1958 · John Dickson Carr
The Dead Man's Knock is a 1958 detective story by John Dickson Carr featuring Carr's series detective Gideon Fell. This novel is a mystery of the…
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Buy on Amazon1960 · John Dickson Carr
In Spite of Thunder is a 1960 detective novel by John Dickson Carr, featuring his recurring character Gideon Fell. It is a locked room mystery, a…
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Buy on Amazon1965 · John Dickson Carr
The House at Satan's Elbow is a mystery novel by John Dickson Carr, first published in 1965. It features the detective Gideon Fell and is classified…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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1933 · John Dickson Carr
The Mad Hatter Mystery, first published in 1933, is a detective story by American writer John Dickson Carr, featuring his series detective Gideon…
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Buy on Amazon1944 · John Dickson Carr
Frequently ranked high on reviewers' top ten lists for its clever locked-room setup and payoff, this novel follows crime author Dick Markham, in love…
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Buy on Amazon1947 · John Dickson Carr
The Sleeping Sphinx, first published in 1947, is a detective whodunnit story by John Dickson Carr featuring the series detective Gideon Fell. The…
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Buy on Amazon1933 · John Dickson Carr
Hag's Nook, first published in 1933, is a detective novel by John Dickson Carr and the first to feature his series detective Gideon Fell. The story…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Gideon Fell books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Blind Barber (Dr. Gideon Fell Mystery)”. Start with “The Blind Barber (Dr. Gideon Fell Mystery).”
How many books are in the Gideon Fell series?
We list 20 books by John Dickson Carr , published between 1933–1965.
Where can I buy the Gideon Fell books?
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