author
Arthur J. (Arthur John) Rees
1872–1942
Best remembered for twisty early detective fiction, this Australian-born writer moved from newspaper work into mysteries that found readers in both Britain and beyond. His stories blend classic puzzle plotting with a strong feel for suspense.
5 Audiobooks
The Moon Rock
by Arthur J. (Arthur John) Rees
The Shrieking Pit
by Arthur J. (Arthur John) Rees
The Mystery of the Downs
by John R. (John Reay) Watson, Arthur J. (Arthur John) Rees
The Hand in the Dark
by Arthur J. (Arthur John) Rees
The Hampstead Mystery
by John R. (John Reay) Watson, Arthur J. (Arthur John) Rees
About the author
Arthur John Rees was an Australian-born journalist and mystery writer, born in St Kilda, Melbourne, in 1872. Early in his career he worked on The Age in Melbourne and later joined the New Zealand Herald; he was also appointed editor of NZ Truth in 1910 before returning to Australia soon afterward.
He went on to build a reputation as a prolific author of mystery and detective fiction. His best-known books include The Hampstead Mystery, The Shrieking Pit, The Hand in the Dark, and The Moon Rock, and his work remains widely available in the public domain, which has helped new generations of readers discover him.
Rees died in 1942. Though not as famous now as some of his contemporaries, he still holds a solid place in the history of classic crime writing, especially for readers who enjoy intricate plots, hidden motives, and the atmosphere of early twentieth-century detective stories.