Richard and Frances Lockridge were a notable American novel-writing duo, best known for their collaborative work. The couple were successful authors, producing a series of popular mystery books under the title "Mr. and Mrs. North." Their series became well-known for its witty dialogue and intriguing plots, which captured the attention of readers and critics alike.
Richard and Frances Lockridge were both accomplished writers in their own right. Before they began collaborating, each had already established themselves in the literary world. However, it was their combined efforts that truly propelled them to fame. As a team, they were able to bring out the best in each other's writing, creating a unique voice that resonated with their readers.
Frances Louise (Davis) Lockridge was an accomplished author of popular mysteries and children's books, often working in collaboration with her husband, Richard Lockridge. The couple also published some of their works under the shared pseudonym Francis Richards. Together, they created engaging and entertaining stories that captured the imaginations of their readers.
The Lockridges' work as a writing duo was a testament to their strong partnership, both personally and professionally. They were able to balance each other's strengths and weaknesses, creating a powerful writing team that produced some of the most memorable mystery novels of their time. Their contributions to the genre continue to be celebrated by readers and critics alike.
Mr. and Mrs. North Books (with Richard Lockridge)
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Title
Year
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1
Mr. and Mrs. North
1936
2
The Norths Meet Murder
1940
3
Murder Out of Turn
1941
4
A Pinch of Poison
1941
5
Death on the Aisle
1942
6
Hanged for a Sheep
1942
7
Death Takes a Bow
1943
8
Killing the Goose
1944
9
Payoff for the Banker
1945
10
Death of a Tall Man
1946
11
Murder Within Murder
1946
12
Untidy Murder
1947
13
Murder Is Served
1948
14
The Dishonest Murderer
1949
15
Murder in a Hurry
1950
16
Murder Comes First
1951
17
Dead as a Dinosaur
1952
18
Death Has a Small Voice
1952
19
Curtain for a Jester
1953
20
A Key to Death
1954
21
Death of an Angel
1955
22
Voyage Into Violence
1956
23
The Long Skeleton
1958
24
Murder Suggested / Murder is Suggested
1959
25
The Judge is Reversed
1960
26
Murder Has Its Points
1961
27
Murder by the Book
1963
Mr. and Mrs. North Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Mr. and Mrs. North
1936
2
The Norths Meet Murder
1940
3
Murder Out of Turn
1941
4
A Pinch of Poison
1941
5
Death on the Aisle
1942
6
Hanged for a Sheep
1942
7
Death Takes a Bow
1943
8
Killing the Goose
1944
9
Payoff for the Banker
1945
10
Death of a Tall Man
1946
11
Murder Within Murder
1946
12
Untidy Murder
1947
13
Murder Is Served
1948
14
The Dishonest Murderer
1949
15
Murder in a Hurry
1950
16
Murder Comes First
1951
17
Dead as a Dinosaur
1952
18
Death Has a Small Voice
1952
19
Curtain for a Jester
1953
20
A Key to Death
1954
21
Death of an Angel / Mr. & Mrs. North and the Poisoned Playboy
1955
22
Murder, Murder, Murder: The Norths Meet Murder / Murder Out of Turn / A Pinch of Poison
1956
23
Voyage Into Violence
1956
24
The Long Skeleton
1958
25
Murder Suggested / Murder is Suggested
1959
26
The Judge is Reversed
1960
27
Murder Has Its Points
1961
28
A North Quartet: The Long Skeleton / Murder is Suggested / Murder has its Points / Murder by the Book
1963
29
Murder by the Book
1963
Captain Heimrich Books (with Richard Lockridge)
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Title
Year
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1
Think of Death
1947
2
I Want to Go Home
1948
3
Spin Your Web, Lady
1949
4
Spin Your Web, Lady!
1949
5
Foggy, Foggy Death
1950
6
A Client is Cancelled
1951
7
Death by Association / Trial by Terror
1952
8
Stand Up And Die
1953
9
Death and the Gentle Bull / Killer in the Straw
1954
10
Burnt Offering
1955
11
Let Dead Enough Alone
1955
12
Practise to Deceive
1957
13
Practice to Deceive
1957
14
Accent on Murder
1958
15
Show Red For Danger
1960
16
With One Stone / No Dignity in Death
1961
17
The Distant Clue
1963
18
First Come, First Kill
1963
19
Murder Can't Wait
1964
20
Murder Roundabout
1966
21
With Option to Die
1967
22
A Risky Way to Kill
1970
23
Inspector's Holiday
1971
24
Not I Said The Sparrow
1973
25
Dead Run
1976
26
The Tenth Life
1977
Captain Heimrich Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
I Want to Go Home
1948
2
Spin Your Web, Lady!
1949
3
Foggy, Foggy Death
1950
4
A Client is Cancelled
1951
5
Death by Association / Trial by Terror
1952
6
Stand Up And Die
1953
7
Death and the Gentle Bull / Killer in the Straw
1954
8
Burnt Offering
1955
9
Let Dead Enough Alone
1955
10
Practice to Deceive
1957
11
Accent on Murder
1958
12
Show Red For Danger
1960
13
With One Stone / No Dignity in Death
1961
14
The Distant Clue
1963
15
First Come, First Kill
1963
16
Murder Can't Wait (By: Richard Lockridge)
1964
17
Murder Roundabout (By: Richard Lockridge)
1966
18
With Option to Die (By: Richard Lockridge)
1967
19
A Risky Way to Kill (By: Richard Lockridge)
1970
20
Inspector's Holiday (By: Richard Lockridge)
1971
21
Not I Said The Sparrow (By: Richard Lockridge)
1973
22
The Tenth Life (By: Richard Lockridge)
1977
23
Dead Run (By: Richard Lockridge)
1977
Bernard Simmons Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Squire of Death
1965
2
Plate of Red Herrings
1968
3
Twice Retired
1971
4
Something Up a Sleeve
1972
5
Death on the Hour
1974
Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
The Faceless Adversary / Case of the Murdered Redhead
1956
2
Murder and Blueberry Pie / Call It Coincidence
1959
3
The Drill is Death
1961
4
Murder for Art's Sake ( By: Richard Lockridge)
1967
5
Murder for Art's Sake
1967
6
Die Laughing ( By: Richard Lockridge)
1969
7
Die Laughing
1969
8
Preach No More ( By: Richard Lockridge)
1970
9
Preach No More
1970
10
Write Murder Down (By: Richard Lockridge)
1972
11
Write Murder Down
1972
12
Or Was He Pushed?
1975
13
Or Was He Pushed? (By: Richard Lockridge)
1975
14
A Streak of Light
1976
15
A Streak of Light (By: Richard Lockridge)
1976
16
The Old Die Young (By: Richard Lockridge)
1980
17
The Old Die Young
1980
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
Death in the Mind
1945
2
Death in the Mind (By: Richard Lockridge, G.H. Estabrooks)