In the first ten or so books, perry comes off as a particularly hardboiled lawyerdetective, throwing his weight around, breaking and entering, and other private eye shenanigans, not above keeping a bottle of whiskey in his desk or roughing up a. The short story collection the case of the crimson. Erle stanley gardners writing career began in 1923 in pulp magazines, but his first novel was the case of the velvet claws perry masons debut. The case of the greeneyed sister the perry mason mysteries book 4 book 4 of 6. He is best known for the perry mason series of detective stories, but he wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces and also a series of nonfiction books, mostly narrations of his travels. Erle stanley gardner primary author only author division. Perry mason created by erle stanley gardner 18891970. The following is a list of the perry mason novels and short stories by erle stanley gardner, published from 1933 to 1973 many perry mason novels were first published in magazines, most often the saturday evening post, some with different titles. Perry mason is an american legal drama series originally broadcast on cbs television from september 21, 1957, to may 22, 1966. The complete series list for a perry mason mystery erle stanley gardner.
Many perry mason novels were first published in magazines, most often the saturday evening post, some with different titles. Perry mason complete collection set of 115 books author erle stanley gardner formatbinding softcover book condition new new quantity available 500 binding paperback isbn 10 3333333333 isbn 9783333333335 publisher master mindvasan publication place of publication brainerd, mn. In the early mason mysteries, perry a goodlooking, broadshouldered, twofisted, man of action is constantly stiffarming sultry beauties on his way to an explosive encounter that precipitates the books climactic action sequence. Perry mason is a popular character in the series of books written by erie stanley gardner. The case of the velvet claws 1933 this is the first perry mason mystery published in march, 1933. Shortly after the novels began to become popular, adaptations of the novels. If you are still wondering how to get free pdf epub of book the case of the careless kitten perry mason mystery by erle stanley gardner. Erle stanley gardner july 17, 1889 march 11, 1970 was an american lawyer and author.
Several actors played mason over the years, including bartlett robinson, santos ortega, donald biggs, and john larkin. The case of the crooked candle by stanley gardner read online. The case of the curious bride perry mason books read more. He also wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces, as well as a series of nonfiction travel books, mostly on mexico. Think sex and the city collides with murder, she wrote. Series, notes for parents, first edition and more from the case of the careless. Erle stanley gardner 18891970 was a prolific american author best known for his perry mason series of detective novels, which sold twenty thousand copies a day at their peak popularity in the mid1950s. Guide to the perry mason series consumer injury lawyers. The case of the waylaid wolf and the case of the shapely shadow by erle stanley gardner. Perry mason is a fictional character, a criminal defense lawyer who was the main character in works of detective fiction written by erle stanley gardner. Perry mason novels project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Perry mason was a 15minute show including commercials, etc. I like the perry mason tv series, so i like this audio track. Erle stanley gardner perry mason complete list fiction. Tragg, paul drake times 20th century, around 1930, late 1940s. In 1957, his perry mason character was adapted for television and made gardner a fortune over the ensuing years. Perry mason the case of the velvet claws tv episode. Download free perry mason book in pdf and epub free download. Jun 17, 2018 he is best known for the perry mason series of detective stories, but he wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces and also a series of nonfiction books, mostly narrations of his travels. Erle stanley gardner 18891970, perry mason, della street, dick sprague, jerry marr all 3 fictional characters, lt. The case of the lame canary book by erle stanley gardner. The perry mason book series by erle stanley gardner includes books the case of the velvet claws, perry mason and the case of the sulky girl. This was the case even though he dictated most of his 80some perry mason novels and had the writing style of a garden hoe. From 1933 when the case of the velvet claws was the first novel in the series, until 1973, a total of 80 novels and short stories featuring perry mason was written.
Erle stanley gardner was an american lawyer and author of detective stories, who also published under the pseudonyms a. Typically, mason was able to establish his clients innocence by implicating another character, who then confessed. Perry mason project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Pdf epub the case of the careless kitten perry mason. See the complete perry mason series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Perry mason series by erle stanley gardner goodreads. A cover gallery for pocket books pulp fiction art, fiction novels, pulp art. Fearing she will be blackmailed, she asks perry for help but she seems dishonest and tries to incriminate perry.
Erle stanley gardner ebooks in pdf format from ebooks. The case of the fugitive nurse and the case of the icecold hands by erle stanley gardner. Mason works as a defense lawyer, but usually ends up working as a detective in the process in order to clear his clients name. The perry mason mysteries by erle stanley gardner sold by. By then, at least according to the storyline, perry and his principal associates, della street and paul drake, were already in the prime of life and perry had already mounted an impress.
Perry s secretary, della street, was played by gertrude warner later, jan miner and joan. Perry mason is the protagonist in a series of detective fiction novels and stories by american novelist erle stanley gardner. The story of the hollywood party at which talman got himself arrested was splashed across the l. Perry mason is the fictional lawyer who enjoys solving very difficult cases which have no hopes and sometimes even finances the case too. The series was adapted to the tv series of the same name from 1957 until 1966, which. Eva belter is caught in a photo leaving an illegal gambling club with a politician. The case of the oneeyed witness is set between the case of negligent nymph and the case of fiery fingers. Report perry mason 1 the case of the velvet claws your name. Forty perry mason exploits stay squirreled away at cbs tv. The following is a list of the 119 perry mason novels by erle stanley gardner many perry mason novels were first published in serial format in the saturday evening post, some with different titles. Since the earliest perry mason book was published in 1933, they are all still within, and any pdfs you download fr.
The case of the crooked candle by stanley gardner read. An interesting association dates back to the authors childhood, when he used to read a magazine called youth. With raymond burr, barbara hale, william hopper, ray collins. In the us, books published between 1922 and 1978 are under protection for 95 years from the date of publication. Perry mason,the case of the angry mourner,1 episode addeddate 20071001 19. We meet perry, della street and detective paul drake for the first time. He is mainly seen as investigating his clients murder trial. A radio dramatization, the case of the lucky legs, and several more.
Pulp fiction book crime fiction fiction novels roman detective perry mason pocket books vintage book covers up book perry mason the case of the silent partner author. I dreamed i married perry mason is the debut novel in a hip, sexy, smart and, yes, cozy mystery series with a great hook. The case of the careless cupid perry mason pdf download free. Perry mason was featured in more than 80 novels and short stories, most of which had a plot involving his clients murder trial. In 1923, he published his first story and thereafter became a regular contributor to the pulp magazines of the day. Erle stanley gardner perry mason complete list free download as word doc.
Mason, who almost never lost a case, also had a successful legal career in film, radio 194355, and especially on television, as portrayed by raymond burr 195766 and 198593. P erry mason is raymond burr as a defense attorney, right not a p. Perry mason complete collection set of 115 books by erle. See all books authored by erle stanley gardner, including the case of the stuttering bishop perry mason mysteries, and perry mason. The stylistic heritage of the perry mason mysteries is the american pulp magazines of the 1920s.
Gardner continued to practice law until 1933, the year that saw the publication of his novel, the case of the velvet claws, which introduced the character of perry mason. Perry mason novels project gutenberg selfpublishing. The huge success of the book convinced gardner to give up. Erle stanley gardner is currently considered a single author. Perry mason is a fictional character, a defense attorney, who features in all the works of the author erle stanley gardner.
The case of the curious bride perry mason 3 erle stanley gardner cast of characters perry mason the most. Though best known for the perry mason series of detective stories, he wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces, as well as a series of nonfiction books. Sixteen appeared in the toronto star weekly in condensed form. He is best known for the perry mason series of detective stories, but he wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces and also a series of nonfiction books, mostly narrations of his travels through baja california and other regions in mexico. The case of the crooked candle occurs after the case of the drowsy mosquito. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Perry mason was a defense attorney and central character of a series of novels written by erle stanley gardner. The case of the counterfeit eye perry mason mysteries. This is the fifth book in erle stanley gardners longrunning perry mason series, originally published in 1934. The case of the careless cupid perry mason pdf download. Below is a list of erle stanley gardners books in order of when they were first published. All books were first published by william morrow and company, new york. The following is a list of the perry mason novels and short stories by erle stanley gardner. Perry mason 1 the case of the velvet claws pdf free download. The case of the careless cupid perry mason 82 by erle. Many episodes are based on stories written by gardner. Perrys secretary, della street, was played by gertrude warner later, jan miner and joan. It is the audio track from the tv series which features raymond burr.
Typically, mason establishes his clients innocence rather than a verdict of not guilty by implicating another character. Alongside the perry mason novels, gardner created characters for radio programs, and many of his novels became hitfilms. Erie stanley gardner himself has written in one of his books that he named his character after the publisher who published his first book as he was a great fan of the youths champion published by perry. He negotiates a very large settlement for his client, but then a wealthy businessman is found dead on his yacht and perry is asked to defend against a charge of murder the man who paid the money to settle the insurance claim. The case of the rolling bones by erle stanley gardner. The case of the caretakers cat, perry mason mysteries. Perry mason the night that perry mason mint lost a case mason pud 1 mason james mason cement mason charlie mason fortnum mason charolette mason construction law jim mason mason file john mason pdf mark mason mason biology denise mason coran mason kade libro fortnum and mason the cookbook james mason siege john mason books james mason seige. The perry mason mystery series in order erle stanley.
The case of the burning bequest takes place between the case of the irate witness and the case of the fenced in woman. An insurance claim after a traffic accident alerts perry mason to the possibility of doubledealing concerning a parcel of land. The case of the glamorous ghost by erle stanley gardner. Finally, in 1957, the mason novels become a longrunning tvshow on cbs, another accolade to his exceptional writing. Perry mason is an american fictional character, a criminal defense lawyer who is the main character in works of detective fiction written by erle stanley gardner. Perry mason, fictional american trial lawyer and detective, the protagonist of more than 80 mystery novels beginning with the case of the velvet claws, 1933 by american attorney erle stanley gardner.