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Earl Derr Biggers

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5 series · 17 books · Born 1884

Mystery & Thriller

Earl Derr Biggers was an early twentieth-century American writer whose mystery novels gained international recognition, particularly through numerous film adaptations. He is best known for creating Charlie Chan, a shrewd Chinese American detective whose cases captivated readers across multiple continents and inspired Hollywood productions. Biggers' prolific career spanned novels, short stories, and dramatic works that helped establish the mystery genre as a cornerstone of American popular fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2019)

Start with A Short Story Anthology and read in order.

Start this series with A Short Story Anthology

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1
A Short Story Anthology
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
30 Eternal Masterpieces of Humorous Stories
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Charlie Chan Series

Complete

7 books (1925–1974)

Start with The House Without a Key, the first of 7 books in the Charlie Chan series.

Start this series with The House Without a Key

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1
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The House Without a Key
1925Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Chinese Parrot
The Chinese Parrot
1926Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Behind That Curtain
1928Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Black Camel
The Black Camel
1929Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Charlie Chan Carries On
Charlie Chan Carries On
1930Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Keeper of the Keys
Keeper of the Keys
1932Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Charlie Chan in the Temple of the Golden Horde
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Charlie Chan Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1985–1985)

#Title
1
Cover of Celebrated Cases of Charlie Chan
Celebrated Cases of Charlie Chan
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1933–1933)

#Title
1
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Earl Derr Biggers Tells Ten Stories
1933Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (1913–1926)

Start with Seven Keys to Baldpate, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Seven Keys to Baldpate

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1
Seven Keys to Baldpate
1913Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Love Insurance
Love Insurance
1914Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Inside the Lines
1915Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Agony Column
1916Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Ebony Stick
1916Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Fifty Candles
Fifty Candles
1926Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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