The Honest Swindler (1971)

The last Ellery Queen short story, published in the ubiquitous Saturday Evening Post, complete with a cover illustrated by Norman Continue reading →

The Odd Man (1971)

The second of three short stories published in 1971 featuring the Puzzle Club, this one appeared in the June issue 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 →

Uncle From Australia (1965)

The Uncle From Australia is another case of three heirs accused of murdering their wealthy relative. The family name is 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 →

Crime Syndicate Payoff (1964)

No longer publishing in the popular This Week, the cousins went a little further down the publishing food chain with Continue reading →