John Dickson CarrJohn Dickson Carr was an American mystery writer celebrated for his ingenious locked-room puzzles and seemingly impossible crimes. Although born in Pennsylvania, he spent much of his career in Britain and became closely associated with the traditionsof Golden Age detective fiction.Carr created several memorable investigators, including Dr. Gideon Fell, Sir Henry Merrivale, and the sinisterly brilliant Henri Bencolin. His intricate plotting, Gothic atmosphere, and talent for rationally explaining the impossible made him one of the most admired practitioners of the classic detective story. Read More Read Less