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This past December I had the pleasure to read the third and final book in John L. Swann's trilogy of his "Charlie Chan Returns" series, Beyond Murder: A Charlie Chan Mystery (November 2025.) John explains what inspired him to write these three stories were the passage of the character into the public domain, coupled with … Continue reading Book Review. Beyond Murder: A Charlie Chan Mystery by John L. Swann
I want to thank Author John L. Swann and Nicholas K. Burns Publishing, Utica New York, for the read ahead copy to Mr. Swann's second Charlie Chan novella, The Tangled String. It was released November 25th, 2024 available wherever books are sold and just in time for Christmas. The story takes place in Boston, where … Continue reading Book Review: The Tangled String, A Charlie Chan Mystery by John L. Swann
Here's some exciting news for mystery buffs, who've longed for someone to dare follow up with a true Charlie Chan novel. A new mystery to carry on with Author Biggers' storyline. We have it now in: Death, I Said: A Charlie Chan Mystery by John L. Swann" Nicholas K. Burns Publishing, NY, 2023 Both I, … Continue reading We finally have one! A Charlie Chan Pastiche true to Earl Derr Biggers original novels.
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