Joel Townsley Rogers

Joel Townsley Rogers (1896-1984) was a hugely prolific writer of short stories and novellas across several genres, including mystery, adventure, and science fiction, most of which were published in pulp magazines. He also wrote several novels, of which The Red Right Hand is by far his most well-known; it was adapted from a story published in New Detective.

Joel Townsley Rogers

Joel Townsley Rogers (1896-1984) was a hugely prolific writer of short stories and novellas across several genres, including mystery, adventure, and science fiction, most of which were published in pulp magazines. He also wrote several novels, of which The Red Right Hand is by far his most well-known; it was adapted from a story published in New Detective.

Books by Joel Townsley Rogers

  • The Red Right Hand

    Joel Townsley Rogers, Joe R. Lansdale

    Paperback, 2020

    "Deserves its reputation as one of the greatest mysteries of all time."—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

    A deranged killer sends a doctor on a quest for the truth—deep into the recesses of his...

  • The Red Right Hand

    Joel Townsley Rogers, Joe R. Lansdale

    Hardback, 2020

    "Deserves its reputation as one of the greatest mysteries of all time."—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

    A deranged killer sends a doctor on a quest for the truth—deep into the recesses of his...