James Francis Dwyer books

James Francis Dwyer was an Australian-born American adventure novelist and short story writer who published fifteen books between 1912 and 1957, known for exotic settings and pulp adventure fiction.

Anthologies

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The Pocket Book of Mystery Stories 1941 Buy
Alfred Hitchcock Presents 13 More Stories They Wouldn’t Let Me Do on TV 1957 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Bust of Lincoln 1912 Buy
The White Waterfall 1912 Buy
The Spotted Panther 1913 Buy
Breath of the Jungle 1915 N/A
The Green Half-Moon 1917 N/A
Evelyn 1929 Buy
O Splendid Sorcery 1930 N/A
The Romantic Quest of Peter Lamonte 1932 N/A
Cold Eyes 1934 Buy
Hespamora 1935 Buy
The Lady With Feet of Gold 1937 N/A
The City of Cobras 1938 N/A
Leg-Irons on Wings 1949 N/A

James Francis Dwyer (1874-1952) was an Australian-born writer who became one of the first Australian authors to achieve commercial success in the American literary market. He moved to the United States in the early 1900s and published adventure novels and short stories in magazines like The Saturday Evening Post, Argosy, and Adventure.

His novels are set in exotic and often dangerous locations, from South Pacific islands (The White Waterfall, 1912) to jungle settings (Breath of the Jungle, 1915; The Spotted Panther, 1913). His later works, including Cold Eyes (1934) and The City of Cobras (1938), continued the adventure formula that defined his career.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has James Francis Dwyer written?

James Francis Dwyer has written fifteen books across two series.

What was James Francis Dwyer's first book?

James Francis Dwyer’s first book is The Bust of Lincoln, published in 1912.

What kind of books did James Francis Dwyer write?

Dwyer wrote adventure novels and short stories, often set in exotic locations including the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, and remote jungle settings. His work appeared in major pulp magazines of the early 20th century.

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