A place to explore all things surrounding Detective Charlie Chan, his creator Earl Derr Biggers, and their connection with Hawaii, Ohio and mystery fiction. – LOU ARMAGNO
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.
If you know the history of Hawai'i like I do (OK, like the internet and me.) Then you'll know that Captain James Kirk...OOPS, I mean Captain James Cook (hmm, I wonder) discovered and first named The Hawaiian Islands after the 4th Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu (yes, the bloke who invented that delicious repast.) Hence, … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 1779 was not exactly a Bed of Roses for Discoverer Capt. James Cook.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! In the words of Nick Charles, The Thin Man Films, "Let us eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die." We have special reason to celebrate here at The Postman HQ and not just the New Year 2024 and Year of the Dragon (February 10th, 2024.) We've just completed five years … Continue reading Happy 2024 & Year of the Dragon! Come join in as we celebrate 5-years in style!
Welcome to our 6th annual recap of happenings throughout this year at Webmaster Rush Glick’s website, The Charlie Chan Family Home. To see what happened in the world of Detective Charlie Chan, click here: 2023 CHARLIE CHAN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER. Inside you'll find: 2023 in Summary. (We found a not-so-new Chan site in Germany) Is Charlie Chan … Continue reading The 2023 Charlie Chan Family Home Newsletter
Isn't it great today we have iPhones, Androids, Ipads and GPS. No need to bring a passenger along on a road trip to unfold that map and give you the wrong directions. A simple smart phone will get you anywhere. Still, at some point you'll need to look up and see if you're on the … Continue reading A Christmas Greeting to all from Cleveland, Ohio.
I believe it started around 20 years ago, when Charlie Chan Family Home Webmaster (and apparent Tycoon) Mr. Rush Glick started giving away a cash-prize each November during Australia's Melbourne Cup Horse Race: the price of a bet...IT'S FREE! Each year, the first Tuesday of November (November 7th this year) Australians gather for the Melbourne … Continue reading Win BIG! Play the ponies at Australia’s Melbourne Cup with Charlie Chan.
Well considering you've landed here, I really must put in a pitch (to those who never read them) for the six original Charlie Chan novels. We'll get to that later. However, first let me share four destinations to visit when picking out your next mystery read! Watch for the "Hint" following each destination. 1. JANET … Continue reading October is National Book Month! Hmm…what to read?
Good News! Sumer doesn't official end until Saturday, September 23d, when fall drops in. Still weeks to go with plenty of hot sunny days left to work on that golden tan. So be bold! Show off in style and fashion with that famous embodiment of summertime and laid back island life...The Aloha Shirt! Now I … Continue reading Ellery J. Chun and his dapper invention, The Aloha Shirt!
This month we celebrate Ohio Author and Charlie Chan creator Earl Derr Biggers' 139th birthday (August 26, 1884) heading to Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and the Halekulani Hotel's newest edition: Earl's Beachside Bar inside their famed House Without A Key Restaurant. House Without A Key Oceanside bar & restaurant, photos courtesy … Continue reading Celebrate Earl Derr Biggers’ birthday at “Earl’s,” the new Halekulani beachside bar!
"Why, Mr. Chan here is a detective, isn't he? A detective on a vacation. If you've ever read a mystery story you know that a detective never works so hard as when he's on a vacation. He's like the postman who goes for a long walk on his day off." Bob Eden, The Chinese Parrot, 1926, … Continue reading Book Release: The Wisdom Within Earl Derr Biggers’ Charlie Chan. Finally!
The Postman on Holiday 