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Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery

by Ellery Queen

11 books Started 1941 Latest 1965
Publication Reading Order

The Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Ellery Queen, made up of 11 books published between 1941 and 1965. It begins with The Black Dog Mystery (1941), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Purple Bird Mystery (1965), spanning 24 years of storytelling.

11books
24years active
3decades
~2.4yrs between books
1965latest release
# Title Year Buy
1940s
1 The Black Dog Mystery 1941 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Green Turtle Mystery 1944 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Red Chipmunk Mystery 1946 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Brown Fox Mystery 1948 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Golden Eagle Mystery 1948 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1950s
6 The White Elephant Mystery 1950 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Yellow Cat Mystery 1952 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Mystery of the Vanished Victim 1954 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Mystery of the Merry Magician 1954 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Blue Herring Mystery 1954 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1960s
11 The Purple Bird MysteryLatest 1965 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery series?

Start with The Black Dog Mystery (1941), the first book in the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery series by Ellery Queen. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery series?

There are 11 books in the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery series by Ellery Queen, published between 1941 and 1965.

What is the first book in the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery series?

The first book in the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery series is The Black Dog Mystery, published in 1941 by Ellery Queen.

What is the latest book in the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery series?

The most recent book in the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery series is The Purple Bird Mystery (1965) by Ellery Queen.

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About Ellery Queen

Ellery Queen was a pen name used by two American cousins, Frederic Dannay and Manfred B. Lee. - **Life:** Born in Brooklyn, Dannay (1905-1982) and Lee (1908-1971) began collaborating on a mystery novel in 1928 while still in high school. - **Notable Works:** The Ellery Queen character, a detective known for his deductive reasoning, was featured in over 30 novels, including "The Roman Hat Mystery" (1929) and "Cat of Many Tails" (1949). - **Awards:** The cousins won three Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America, including the Grand Master Award in 1960 for their lifetime contributions to the genre. - **Critical Success:** Ellery Queen's novels were widely praised for their intricate plots, clever puzzles, and engaging characters, establishing them as one of the most influential mystery writers of the 20th century.

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