Baynard Kendrick

About The Author

Baynard Kendrick (1894-1977) was one of the founders of the Mystery Writers of America, later named a Grand Master by the organization. After returning from military service in World War I, Kendrick wrote for pulp magazines such as Black Mask and Dime Detective under various pseudonyms before creating the Duncan Maclain character for which he is now known. The blind detective appeared in twelve novels, several short stories, and three films.

Books by Baynard Kendrick

Blind Man's Bluff

A Duncan Maclain Mystery

By Baynard Kendrick
A blind detective rises to the occasion following the suspicious death of a blind financier in this mystery by the author of The Odor of Violets.
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The Odor of Violets
By Baynard Kendrick
Introduction by Otto Penzler
In the early days of WWII, a blind detective follows unseen clues to solve a murder and undermine a German spy plot.
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