Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

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Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

1878–1959

Best known for fast-moving mysteries and adventures for younger readers, this prolific American writer turned out dozens of stories filled with treasure hunts, danger, and resourceful young heroes. His books helped shape early 20th-century juvenile series fiction and are still enjoyed today through many public-domain editions.

32 Audiobooks

Lost in the Air

Lost in the Air

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

The Crimson Flash

The Crimson Flash

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

A Ticket to Adventure

A Ticket to Adventure

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

The Magic Curtain

The Magic Curtain

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Green Eyes

Green Eyes

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

The Cruise of the O Moo

The Cruise of the O Moo

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

The Firebug

The Firebug

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Norma Kent of the WACS

Norma Kent of the WACS

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Secrets of Radar

Secrets of Radar

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Gypsy Flight

Gypsy Flight

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

The Arrow of Fire

The Arrow of Fire

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

The Rope of Gold

The Rope of Gold

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

The Shadow Passes

The Shadow Passes

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Sign of the Green Arrow

Sign of the Green Arrow

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

The Phantom Violin

The Phantom Violin

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Witches Cove

Witches Cove

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Curlie Carson Listens In

Curlie Carson Listens In

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Riddle of the Storm

Riddle of the Storm

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Triple Spies

Triple Spies

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Wings over England

Wings over England

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Whispers at Dawn; Or, The Eye

Whispers at Dawn; Or, The Eye

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Red Dynamite

Red Dynamite

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Sparky Ames of the Ferry Command

Sparky Ames of the Ferry Command

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Little White Fox and his Arctic Friends

Little White Fox and his Arctic Friends

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Sally Scott of the WAVES

Sally Scott of the WAVES

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Johnny Longbow

Johnny Longbow

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Third Warning

Third Warning

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

White Fire

White Fire

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

The Secret Mark

The Secret Mark

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

On the Yukon Trail

On the Yukon Trail

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

The Gray Shadow

The Gray Shadow

by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

About the author

Writing as Roy J. Snell, Roy Judson Snell was an American author born in 1878 and died in 1959. He became especially well known for adventure and mystery fiction for young readers, producing a large body of work over the course of his career.

His stories were aimed at boys and girls who liked action, puzzles, travel, and suspense. He is credited with writing more than 75 books, and some sources note that he also used pen names including David O'Hara, James Craig, and Joseph Marino.

Many of Snell's books later entered the public domain, which helped introduce his work to new generations of readers. Today he is remembered as one of the notably prolific writers of classic juvenile mystery and adventure fiction.