Detection Club

The Detection Club is a professional group founded in 1930 by prominent mystery and detective fiction writers, including Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. Its purpose is to promote high standards of integrity and craft in detective stories, encouraging members to create fair-playing mysteries where clues lead to logical solutions. The club also serves as a social forum where authors can share ideas, collaborate, and support each other's work. Membership is selective, emphasizing experience and contributions to the genre, and the club has historically influenced the development of the detective fiction genre globally.