Charlie Chan

Frequently asked questions

• What is the publication order for the Charlie Chan books?

  The Charlie Chan series by Earl Derr Biggers consists of six main novels, starting with "The House Without a Key" (1925), followed by "The Chinese Parrot" (1926), "Behind That Curtain" (1928), "The Black Camel" (1929), "Charlie Chan Carries On" (1930), and concluding with "Keeper of the Keys" (1932).

• Are there film adaptations of the Charlie Chan series?

  The Charlie Chan series has been extensively adapted into films, with numerous movies produced from the late 1920s through the 1940s, featuring various actors in the role of Charlie Chan. These adaptations often took liberties with the original plots and sometimes created new stories.

• Can the Charlie Chan books be read as standalones?

  While there is a consistent main character, each Charlie Chan novel presents a self-contained mystery, allowing readers to enjoy them individually without needing to have read previous entries in the series.

• Who was the author of the Charlie Chan series?

  The original Charlie Chan series was created by American author Earl Derr Biggers, who wrote all six of the primary novels featuring the Honolulu detective.