Books in Order: Unearthing Gems by Ellery Queen
We turn the spotlight on Ellery Queen, a combined pen name of a dynamic duo consisting of cousins Frederic Dannay (Daniel Nathan) and Manfred Bennington Lee (Manford Lepofsky). This exceptional pair dabbled in detective fiction, leaving an indelible imprint on the genre. A fictional character named Ellery Queen also graced their novels, which were later adapted into TV, radio, and film. Furthermore, under the pseudonym Barnaby Ross, they wrote a series featuring a Shakespearean actor named Drury Lane.
Ellery Queen didn’t just burst onto the literary scene — it made a statement through the 1929 debut novel, The Roman Hat Mystery. This marked the inception of a prolific writing career that spanned several decades, with their last novel titled A Fine and Private Place hitting the shelves in 1971.
The harmonious fusion of Dannay and Lee’s perspectives gave birth to a unique writing style that majestically weaved intricate storylines, merging suspense with intellectual stimulation. They presented mysteries as a duel of wits between the author and the reader, keeping fans perennially on their toes.
Let’s now walk through the literary labyrinth of Ellery Queen’s books, arranged in perfect chronology.
Publication Order of Drury Lane Books
| The Tragedy of X | (1932) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Tragedy of Y | (1932) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Tragedy of Z | (1933) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Drury Lane’s Last Case | (1933) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |