What author is credited with writing the first detective story.

Zwiebl asked Mar 22, 2023

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Answer:

Edgar Allan Poe.

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He wrote "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" - it's generally considered to be the first detective story.

Sunil Aher answered Mar 28, 2023

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