A penname of Dennis Lynds, who has become my favorite contributor to this series and this fast-paced, cleverly concocted story demonstrates why. A near classic example of the code-breaker.

Books and most important a somehow grumpy cat. By Jeffrey Wasserstrom It has now been about half a year since Maura Cunningham started a new position with the Association for Asian Studies and switched from being a co-editor of to an occasional contributor to this blog, so this seemed a good time to check in with her about her new job. My train of thoughts on. Marked for a bullet and stretched thin by his i.

My thoughts on classic detective fiction and locked room mysteries. Sections because, to be perfectly honest, Curtis has done an amazing job in analysing so much of the work of J.

Last sunny day this week. You are welcome to share.

Although a decent read, this probably finds its way to the bottom of my list of books by John Dickson Carr. A pity, as I had high hopes after seeing this grace several top 10 lists on the poll at Tipping My Fedora. The Lost Gallows is a light continuation of the events from It Walks By Night.