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Perry Mason Collections

by Erle Stanley Gardner

5 books Started 1955 Latest 1989
Publication Reading Order

The Perry Mason Collections is a Legal Thriller / Mystery series by Erle Stanley Gardner, made up of 5 books published between 1955 and 1989. It begins with The Case of the Murderer's Bride and Other Stories (1955), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Four Cases of Murder (1989), spanning 34 years of storytelling.

5books
34years active
3decades
~8.5yrs between books
1989latest release
# Title Year Buy
1950s
1 The Case of the Murderer's Bride and Other Stories 1955 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
2 The Case of the Crimson Kiss 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Case Of The Crying Swallow 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Case of the Irate Witness and Other Stories 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
5 Four Cases of MurderLatest 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Perry Mason Collections series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Perry Mason Collections series?

Start with The Case of the Murderer's Bride and Other Stories (1955), the first book in the Perry Mason Collections series by Erle Stanley Gardner. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Perry Mason Collections series?

There are 5 books in the Perry Mason Collections series by Erle Stanley Gardner, published between 1955 and 1989.

What is the first book in the Perry Mason Collections series?

The first book in the Perry Mason Collections series is The Case of the Murderer's Bride and Other Stories, published in 1955 by Erle Stanley Gardner.

What is the latest book in the Perry Mason Collections series?

The most recent book in the Perry Mason Collections series is Four Cases of Murder (1989) by Erle Stanley Gardner.

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About Erle Stanley Gardner

**Erle Stanley Gardner (1889-1970)** Erle Stanley Gardner was an American mystery writer best known for his prolific "Perry Mason" series featuring a cunning defense attorney. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, Gardner was a law student before turning to writing full-time in 1923. His first novel, "The Case of the Velvet Claws," introduced Mason, who went on to appear in over 80 books and more than 50 short stories. Gardner's works are characterized by their fast-paced, suspenseful plots, and astute legal analysis. He received the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award in 1962 and was named a Grand Master of Detectives by the Baker Street Irregulars in 1958. Gardner's books sold millions of copies and were translated into more than 30 languages. The "Perry Mason" novels formed the basis for a long-running television series and several films. Gardner also wrote other mystery series, including those featuring Doug Selby and Bertha Cool.

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