Helen McCloy

Author

Helen McCloy (1904–1994) was an American mystery writer who was the first woman to serve as president of the Mystery Writers of America. She wrote over thirty novels and was highly regarded by critics and fellow writers for her intellectual, psychologically sophisticated approach to crime fiction. Through a Glass, Darkly is a classic... mystery featuring her detective Dr Basil Willing, in which a schoolteacher appears to have a doppelgänger. McCloy's elegant prose, ingenious plotting, and psychological depth make this novel a highlight of mid-century American mystery fiction. McCloy's audiobooks and books are being rediscovered by a new generation of readers who appreciate her sophistication and craft. Her work appeals to fans of classic mystery fiction and anyone who values detective stories that are as psychologically insightful as they are cleverly plotted. Read more Show less