The Great Merlini Books in Order
Rate this series:
🎧 Listen to Death from a Top Hat on Audible
The Great Merlini is a series of mystery novels written by Clayton Rawson, published between 1938 and 1942. The series features The Great Merlini, a stage magician who solves intricate and seemingly impossible crimes, often involving elements of magic and illusion. Each book centers on a cleverly constructed mystery, showcasing Rawson's expertise in crafting puzzles and his fascination with the intersection of magic and detective work.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
- Buy on Amazon
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,…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon1939 · 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,…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon1940 · 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…
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
1942 · Clayton Rawson
No Coffin for the Corpse is a 1942 book by Clayton Rawson. It is part of the series The Great Merlini.
Read more →
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Great Merlini books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Death from a Top Hat”. Start with “Death from a Top Hat.”
How many books are in the The Great Merlini series?
We list 4 books by Clayton Rawson , published between 1938–1942.
Where can I buy the The Great Merlini books?
Each title above links to Amazon. See our affiliate disclosure.
More series like The Great Merlini
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.