The House of Brass (1968)

“They found (in the safe containing the cashbox; the other had guarded the aged IOUs and the box of fourth-rate Continue reading →

Wedding Anniversary (1967)

Here we are, back in Wrightsville for the last time. At the end of this story, Ellery swears it will Continue reading →

Face to Face (1967)

A locked apartment. A love triangle. A murder. A dying clue. A false accusation. A love interest for the detective. Continue reading →

The President Regrets (1965)

Here comes the second outing of the Puzzle Club with Ellery’s involvement. In the first Puzzle Club story, Ellery met Continue reading →

Abraham Lincoln’s Clue (1965)

Ellery loves to dig up historical figures and insert them into mysteries. George Washington appeared in “The Adventure of the Continue reading →

The Fourth Side of the Triangle (1965)

“Dad, have I ever steered you wrong?” “Thousands of times,” the Inspector replied, “thousands.” “Name one.” “Sure. There was the Continue reading →

Dead Ringer (1965)

This story has Ellery once again helping out government agents. They’ve replaced a tobacconist with a similar looking agent, who Continue reading →

The Little Spy (1965)

This story introduces a social life into Ellery’s barely defined existence. The Puzzle Club, an exclusive group of Alpha Males, Continue reading →