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ⓘ About Cornell Woolrich
George Cornell Woolrich was an American short story writer and novelist who may at times wrote his stories under the pen names of George Hopley and William Irish. Francis Navins, his biographer, rated George as one of the best crime writers of his time. George was born in New York City. His parents separated when he was still young. After the separation, George lived with his father in Mexico for a short time before he eventually returned to New York to live with the mother. Gorge attended the University of Colombia, but in the year 1926, he left the University without his degree. During this period, his very first novel was published. Later on, he eventually turned to detective and pulp fiction, which were mostly published under his pseudonyms.
All Book Series by Cornell Woolrich
The Bride Wore Black / Beware the Lady
Book 7 of 33 · published 1940 Pen name · William Irish
Marihuana: A Drug-Crazed Killer at Large
Book 9 of 33 · published 1941 Pen name · William Irish
Bluebeard's Seventh Wife
Book 28 of 33 · published 1952 Pen name · William Irish
If I Should Die Before I Wake
Book 2 of 22 · published 1946 Pen name · William Irish
Night and Fear
Book 18 of 22 · published 1990 Co-authored · Francis M. Nevins Jr.
Tonight, Somewhere in New York
Book 19 of 22 · published 2005 Co-authored · Francis M. Nevins Jr.
An Obsession with Death and Dying
Latest in the series · book 22 of 22 · published 2018
Tales of Obsession: Mystery Stories of Fatal Attractions and Deadly Desires
Book 7 of 11 · published 1994
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cornell Woolrich?
George Cornell Woolrich was an American short story writer and novelist who may at times wrote his stories under the pen names of George Hopley and William Irish. Francis Navins, his biographer, rated George as one of the best crime writers of his time. George was born in New York City.
Which Cornell Woolrich series should I start with?
The best place to start is the William Irish Short Story Collections series, the earliest of Cornell Woolrich's multi-book series: it opens with If I Should Die Before I Wake (1946) and runs to 5 books across 1946–1952, ending with Eyes That Watch You (1952).
How many books has Cornell Woolrich written?
Cornell Woolrich has 78 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1926 and 2021. 5 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the William Irish Short Story Collections series with 5 books — and 73 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Cornell Woolrich's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Cornell Woolrich's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are William Irish Short Story Collections (1946–1952, 5 books).
How are Cornell Woolrich's books organised into series?
This guide splits Cornell Woolrich's 78 books into 1 named series and 73 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: William Irish Short Story Collections (5 books, 1946–1952).