The Murderer is a Fox

Ellery Queen is both the name of a fictional detective and the pen name of two cousins-Frederic Dannay and Manfred B. Lee-who revolutionized the mystery genre. Masters of the intellectual whodunit, they introduced readers to a world of puzzles, clues, and razor-sharp deduction with their debut novel The Roman Hat Mystery in 1929.Over decades, Ellery Queen became synonymous with classic American detective fiction-crafting stories that blended brain-teasing plots with literary flair. Their works not only entertained but also invited readers to match wits with the detective himself, pioneering the "Challenge to the Reader" tradition.Beyond novels, the Ellery Queen legacy extended into radio, television, short stories, and mystery editing, influencing generations of crime writers. With a career rooted in logic, style, and suspense, Ellery Queen remains one of the most celebrated and enduring names in the history of mystery fiction.