Carolyn Wells - Books and biography

The Fourteenth Key by Carolyn Wells is a riveting mystery that will keep you guessing from start to finish. When a renowned collector of rare antiquities is found dead in his locked study, the only clue...

The Doorstep Murders by Carolyn Wells is a riveting mystery that will captivate fans of classic whodunits. In this suspenseful tale, a series of chilling murders occur on the doorstep of seemingly unrelated...

A Chain of Evidence by Carolyn Wells is a riveting mystery that weaves a web of suspense and intrigue. When a high-profile case turns deadly, the only clue left behind is a seemingly innocuous chain of...

The Bride of a Moment by Carolyn Wells is a captivating tale of love, mystery, and unexpected twists. When a charming but mysterious stranger proposes to a beautiful young woman, the world is taken aback...

More Lives Than One by Carolyn Wells is a tantalizing mystery that will captivate and intrigue from the first page. When a wealthy industrialist is found dead under suspicious circumstances, the case...

Anybody But Anne by Carolyn Wells is a captivating mystery that combines charm, wit, and a thrilling plot. When the lively and unconventional Anne takes center stage, her presence stirs up more than just...

The Gold Bag by Carolyn Wells is a captivating mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. When a priceless gold bag goes missing, a whirlwind of intrigue and deception ensues. The bag, believed...

Deep Lake Mystery by Carolyn Wells is a tantalizing blend of suspense and intrigue that will keep you guessing until the very end. When a wealthy landowner is found dead under mysterious circumstances...

"Instead of prison time, former governor, Samuel Appleby, sentences his former rival, Daniel Wheeler to imprisonment on his homestead with a very strange addendum. He then endeavors to convince Mr. Wheeler...

"Imagine, if you will, a murder committed in a sealed room. A room which has been sealed from the inside, that is, with no possible means of exit, excepting a dangerous plunge through a window into a...

Eric Stannard, wealthy artist and portrait painter of international reputation is found dead in his studio, an etching needle protruding from his chest. The lights had gone out momentarily just before...

The Mystery: ”Mr. Stone," I began, "if three persons spent the night in an apartment so securely locked on the inside that there was no possible means of ingress, and if in the morning it was found that...

Carolyn Wells always provides an enjoyable read and this one is probably one of her most intriguing murder mysteries. Vicky Van is a lithe, joyful and vibrant society woman beloved by all. A man named...

"Once Carolyn Wells began, or re-invented her writing career, 'The Clue' was her initial book which strayed from children's writings into mysteries and detective stories. It is also when we are introduced...

"Eccentric and wealthy New York widow Ursula Pell loves playing cruel jokes on her guests and particularly on her niece and nephew who are destined to inherit the millions in gems left to her by her late...

Was it murder or suicide? All entrances to the study where the body was found were locked from the inside. The future college president and groom-to-be had no known cause for suicide, yet no clues in...

Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable. It is not so much actively intellectual as passively...

It was the third week in September when the Fairfields left the seashore and returned to their Vernondale home.Now, my child, said Mr. Fairfield, as they sat on the veranda after dinner, I will unfold...

In "Patty at Home," Carolyn Wells crafts a delightful narrative that centers around the adventures of the spirited Patty and her various encounters within the insular world of her family and friends....

Carolyn Wells' "Ultimate Collection" offers an extensive anthology of over 70 thrillers, mystery novels, and detective stories that span the early 20th century—a period marked by an evolving landscape...

In her captivating "Murder Mystery Collection," Carolyn Wells expertly weaves together a series of intricate plots that showcase her mastery in the detective genre. Employing a witty yet precise literary...

In her compelling 'Murder Mystery Collection,' Carolyn Wells masterfully intertwines suspense and intrigue through a series of captivating short stories that explore the complexities of human nature and...

In her extensive anthology, "CAROLYN WELLS Ultimate Collection 'Äì 70+ Thrillers, Mystery Novels, Detective Stories," Carolyn Wells showcases her mastery of the mystery genre through an impressive compilation...

Young schoolgirls Dotty Rose and Dolly Fayre are struggling to find peace and quiet in their respective family homes in which to study and do their schoolwork. Dotty's father draws up plans to build the...

Myra Heath is a woman of few luxuries. She does not use cosmetics, she runs her business with precision and frugality, and she likes to pretend that her marriage is a happy one. In fact, the only two...

Victoria Van Allen is something of a riddle for her neighbour, Chester Calhoun. Known as Vicky Van to her friends, she is somewhat avant-garde but respected nonetheless. When a millionaire is stabbed...

'Betty's Happy Year' is a children's story from prolific American author Carolyn Wells. Young Betty McGuire and her friends have all sorts of fun and adventures. They visit New York, take sleigh rides,...

'Eight Girls and a Dog' is a children's book from popular American author Carolyn Wells. Eight friends from the Blue Ribbon Cooking Club decide to holiday together for a month in a seaside cottage. They...

First published in 1909 'Dick and Dolly' by Carolyn Wells is a short children's story about young twins Dick and Dolly. Orphaned when they were still infants, the pair lived happily with their Grandma...

A group of wealthy New Yorkers. An interest in the supernatural. A haunted cabin deep into the mountains of Vermont. What could go wrong? When a bizarre summer vacation results in the death of two of...