The Origin of Evil (1951)

“It could mean nothing at all. Coincidence, for example, although coincidence and I haven’t been on speaking terms for years.” Continue reading →

The Adventure of the Needle’s Eye (1951)

Originally the radio broadcast “Captain Kidd’s Bedroom, (February 11, 1940), this was adapted to the short story format in the Continue reading →

The Adventure of the Emperor’s Dice (1951)

Now we go back, temporarily, to the longer short story format. Needing to develop more month-themed stories for the upcoming Continue reading →

The Gambler’s Club (1951)

By now, there are devices that can be identified as newish tropes in Ellery Queen’s stories. This one has two: Continue reading →

The Mystery of the Three Dawn Riders (1950)

This style of the very short story was obviously a new and awkward one for the cousins, and the brevity Continue reading →

Miser’s Gold (1950)

This Week, June 18,1950 included the short story “Love Hunts a Hidden Treasure,” reprinted in QBI as “Buried Treasure Department: Continue reading →

Money Talks (1950)

This Week, April 2, 1950 included the short story “The Sound of Blackmail,” reprinted in QBI as “Blackmail Department: Money Continue reading →

Double, Double (1950)

“The prosecutor of Wright County shook hands limply, adding that crime seemed to follow Ellery around like a bill collector Continue reading →