Earl Derr Biggers books in order
American novelist and playwright
- Lived
- 1884–1933
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 13
Earl Derr Biggers published 11 novels and 2 novellas, beginning with Seven Keys to Baldpate (1913). 8 feature Charlie Chan.
Updated September 2026
Books featuring Charlie Chan (8)
Love Insurance (1914)
The Chinese Parrot (1926)
The House Without a Key (1926)
Behind That Curtain (Apr 1928)
The Black Camel (1929)
Celebrated Cases of Charlie Chan (1930)
Charlie Chan Carries On (1931)
Keeper of the Keys (1932)
Where to start with Earl Derr Biggers
Standalone novels in order
Seven Keys to Baldpate (1913)
Inside the Lines (1915)
Earl Derr Biggers Tells Ten Stories (1933)
Novellas in order
The Agony Column (1916)
Fifty Candles (1926)
About Earl Derr Biggers
Earl Derr Biggers was an American novelist and playwright. His novels featuring the fictional Chinese American detective Charlie Chan were adapted into popular films made in the United States and China.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Earl Derr Biggers FAQ
- How many books has Earl Derr Biggers written?
- Earl Derr Biggers published 11 novels and 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Earl Derr Biggers's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Seven Keys to Baldpate.
- What is Earl Derr Biggers's last book?
- Earl Derr Biggers Tells Ten Stories (1933).
- What is Earl Derr Biggers's most famous book?
- Seven Keys to Baldpate (1913) is Earl Derr Biggers's most widely read book.
- Can I read Earl Derr Biggers's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Earl Derr Biggers are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.