Earl Derr Biggers Reading Order
5 series · 17 books · Born 1884
Earl Derr Biggers was a prominent American novelist and playwright known for his engaging detective fiction. His most notable work features the iconic Chinese American detective Charlie Chan, a character that captivated audiences and inspired numerous film adaptations. Over his prolific career from 1913 to 2019, Biggers authored 17 books across five series, including Charlie Chan collections, standalone novels, short story compilations, and anthologies.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2013–2019)
Start with A Short Story Anthology and read in order.
Charlie Chan Series
Complete7 books (1925–1974)
Start with The House Without a Key, the first of 7 books in the Charlie Chan series.
Charlie Chan Collections Series
Complete1 book (1985–1985)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Celebrated Cases of Charlie Chan 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1933–1933)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Earl Derr Biggers Tells Ten Stories 1933Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1913–1926)
Start with Seven Keys to Baldpate, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Earl Derr Biggers written?
- Earl Derr Biggers has written 17 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1913 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Earl Derr Biggers series?
- Here are the first books in Earl Derr Biggers's series: Anthologies: A Short Story Anthology; Charlie Chan: The House Without a Key.
- What order should I read Earl Derr Biggers's books?
- We recommend reading Earl Derr Biggers's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Earl Derr Biggers's series complete?
- Earl Derr Biggers has 5 completed series.