Frances Lockridge

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
# Title Year
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)
# Title Year
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
Bernard Simmons Books
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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 1967
5 Die Laughing 1969
6 Preach No More 1970
7 Write Murder Down 1972
8 Or Was He Pushed? 1975
9 A Streak of Light 1976
10 The Old Die Young 1980
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Death in the Mind 1945
2 A Matter of Taste 1949
3 The Tangled Cord 1957
4 Catch as Catch Can 1958
5 The Innocent House 1959
6 And Left for Dead 1961
7 Night of Shadows 1962
8 The Ticking Clock 1962
9 The Devious Ones / Four Hours to Fear 1964
10 Quest of the Bogeyman 1965
11 One Lady, Two Cats 1967
12 Murder in False Face 1969
13 Death in a Sunny Place 1971
14 Troubled Journey 1971
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Cats and People 1950
2 Darling of Misfortune: Edwin Booth 1833-1893 1972