Masters of Murder

An Indispensable Guide to the Essential Authors & Mysteries of Murder’s Golden Age

It was an era of exotic poisons and smoking pistols. Of unbreakable alibis and elaborate charades. Of shrewd spinster sleuths and effete gentleman detectives.Nestled comfortably between the First and Second World Wars, the Golden Age of Detective Fiction captivated readers with twisty tales of murder and mystery. The crime is presented as a game—a puzzle with all its pieces and players left on the table. Nothing is hidden, and the solution is in plain sight, if one only knows where to look.This brief guide offers a curated list of ten of the most prolific and influential writers from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. While today some names may be more familiar than others, in his or her prime each was a creative force from the earliest days of the murder mystery craze. The guide also includes three titles by each author that shouldn’t be missed.

Perchance To Dream

The Honorable Andrew Montrose dreamed of swimming and breathing underwater. The Caribbean island plantation staff feared he was going mad.

Central City Jumper

Shortly after the events described in Journeyman, Detective Vincent Bayonne and his new partner respond to a report of a

Billionaire Wedding Date

A fake relationship, locked away feelings and an alpha male billionaire – this will be a wedding to remember.  

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