author
Alexander Morrison
b. 1894
A little-known mystery novelist, Alexander Morrison is remembered for the ingenious country-house murder puzzle The Crookshaven Murder. First published in 1927, the novel turns a staged crime into a genuine killing—and challenges a sharp-eyed village inspector to uncover the truth.
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The Crookshaven murder
by Alexander Morrison
About the author
Alexander Morrison (1894–1931) was a mystery novelist whose work is associated with classic detective fiction of the 1920s. Very little biographical information about his life is readily documented.
His known novel, The Crookshaven Murder, was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1927. The story begins with a mystery writer staging an elaborate murder game for his guests, only for the supposed victim to be found genuinely dead when the lights come up.
The novel was noted for its unusual setup, country-house atmosphere, and rural police inspector whose unassuming manner conceals strong powers of observation. It appears to be Morrison’s only listed book.