My first introduction to the world of mysteries began in grade school. Nancy Drew, the Dana Girls and Hardy Boys, then Trixie Belden, and my all-time favorite for that generation, a lesser-known amateur sleuth named Judy Bolton.

Then I discovered Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, and the mysterious Parker Pyne. From there, I worked my way on to Leslie Charteris' Simon Templar, aka The Saint. A close runner-up was The Honorable Richard Rollison, aka The Toff, by John Creasey.

When PBS ran the Edward Petherbridge version of Lord Peter Wimsey on "Mystery" I became infatuated with the series by Dorothy L. Sayers. My favorites in the series are that include Lord Peter's lady-love, Harriet Vane. And who couldn't fall in love with the inimitable Bunter? See the Socialites page for more information on this series which is available--at long last!--on DVD and VHS.

If you aren't familiar with my old friends, come on in and get acquainted.

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There's a wide world of mystery fiction out there nowadays. I'm discovering new favorites all the time which makes this site a continual work in progress. And if mysteries aren't to your taste, keep an eye out for my favorite science fiction and fantasy authors, coming soon!