John Creasey

John Creasey

John Creasey also wrote as: J.J. Marric, Anthony Morton, Gordon Ashe, Norman Deane, Michael Halliday, Kyle Hunt, Margaret Lisle, Peter Manton, Henry St. John Cooper, Jeremy York, Robert Caine Frazer, William K. Riley, Tex Riley, Rodney Mattheson, M.E. Cooke, Patrick Gill, Brian Hope, Colin Hughes, Richard Martin, Abel Mann, Ken Ranger, Charles Hogarth, Margaret Cooke and Elise Fecamps.

John Creasey was born in Southfields, London, England on November 17th, 1908 and passed away at the age of 64 on June 9th, 1973.

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John Creasey Stats: The highest rated book by John Creasey on Book Notification is Introducing the Toff, the first novel in the Toff series. The second-highest rated book is Mark Kilby and The Secret Syndicate / Secret Syndicate (Mark Kilby #2).

The most read book by John Creasey on Book Notification is Gideon's Day / Gideon of Scotland Yard, the first novel in the Gideon series. The second most read book is Gideon's Week / Seven Days to Death / Gideon's Fear (Gideon #2).

Below is a complete list of John Creasey books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by John Creasey is the Baron Series.

List of Department Z Books in Publication Order

List of Baron Books in Publication Order (as Anthony Morton)

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List of Toff Books in Publication Order

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1978

List of Patrick Dawlish Books in Publication Order (as Gordon Ashe)

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List of Bruce Murdoch Books in Publication Order (as Norman Deane)

List of Dr. Palfrey Books in Publication Order

List of Inspector West Books in Publication Order

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1978

List of Liberator Books in Publication Order (as Norman Deane)

List of Superintendent Folly Books in Publication Order (as Jeremy York)

List of Fane Brothers Books in Publication Order

List of Gideon Books in Publication Order (as J.J. Marric)

List of Mark Kilby Books in Publication Order (as Robert Caine Frazer)

List of Dr. Emmanuel Cellini Books in Publication Order (as Kyle Hunt)

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

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1932
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Fire of Death ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1934
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For Love’s Sake ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1934
5
The Black Heart ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1935
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The Casino Mystery ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1935
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The Crime Gang ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1935
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The Dark Shadow ( As: Rodney Mattheson)
1935
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The Death Drive ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1935
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The Secret of Ferrars ( As: Rodney Mattheson)
1935
11
No. 1's Last Crime ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1935
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The Stolen Formula Mystery ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1935
13
The Big Radium Mystery ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1936
14
The Day of Terror ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1936
15
The Dummy Robberies ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1936
16
Lover of Hate ( As: Elise Fecamps)
1936
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The Hypnotic Demon ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1936
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The Moat Farm Mystery ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1936
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The Secret Formula ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1936
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The Successful Alibi ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1936
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The Hadfield Mystery ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1937
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The Moving Eye ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1937
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The Laughing Lightweight ( As: Patrick Gill)
1937
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The Raven ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1937
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Love’s Triumph ( As: Elise Fecamps)
1937
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Chains of Love ( As: Henry St. John Cooper)
1937
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Love’s Pilgrimage ( As: Henry St. John Cooper)
1937
28
1937
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The Fighting Footballers ( As: Patrick Gill)
1937
30
True Love ( As: Elise Fecamps)
1937
31
False Love or True ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1937
32
Troubled Journey ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1937
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Murder Manor ( As: Peter Manton)
1937
34
Stand By For Danger ( As: Peter Manton)
1937
35
1937
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Three Days' Terror ( As: Peter Manton)
1938
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One-Shot Marriott ( As: Ken Ranger)
1938
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Gun-Smoke Range ( As: Tex Riley)
1938
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Two-Gun Girl ( As: Tex Riley)
1938
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Four Motives for Murder ( As: Brian Hope)
1938
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Circle of Justice ( As: Peter Manton)
1938
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A Mannequin’s Romance ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1938
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The Greater Desire ( As: Henry St. John Cooper)
1938
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The Tangled Legacy ( As: Henry St. John Cooper)
1938
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Fate’s Playthings ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1938
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Love Calls Twice ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1938
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The Road to Happiness ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1938
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Web of Destiny ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1938
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Whose Lover? ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1938
51
Gunshot Mesa ( As: Tex Riley)
1939
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For Her Sister\'s Sake ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1939
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The Mountain Terror ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1939
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Roaring Guns ( As: Ken Ranger)
1939
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1939
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The Battle for the Cup ( As: Patrick Gill)
1939
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Two Gun Texan ( As: William K. Riley)
1939
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The 10,000 Trophy Race ( As: Patrick Gill)
1939
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The Fighting Tramp ( As: Patrick Gill)
1939
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The Turn of Fate ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1939
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Crossroads of Love ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1939
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Love’s Ordeal ( As: Henry St. John Cooper)
1939
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Death Looks On ( As: Peter Manton)
1939
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The Crime Syndicate ( As: Peter Manton)
1939
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Love Comes Back ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1939
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Love Triumphant ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1939
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Masked Riders ( As: Tex Riley)
1940
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The Secret Super-Charger ( As: Patrick Gill)
1940
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Rustler’s Range ( As: Tex Riley)
1940
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The Shootin’ Sheriff ( As: Tex Riley)
1940
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Triple Murder ( As: Colin Hughes)
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The Lost Lover ( As: Henry St. John Cooper)
1940
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Love’s Journey ( As: Margaret Cooke)
1940
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The Verrall Street Affair ( As: M.E. Cooke)
1940
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The Midget Marvel ( As: Peter Manton)
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Outlaw’s Vengeance ( As: William K. Riley)
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War on the Lazy-K ( As: William K. Riley)
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Death Canyon ( As: Tex Riley)
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Guns Over Blue Lake ( As: William K. Riley)
1942
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Guns on the Range ( As: Tex Riley)
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Riders of Dry Gulch ( As: William K. Riley)
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Range Justice ( As: Tex Riley)
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Outlaw Hollow ( As: Tex Riley)
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Long John Rides the Range ( As: William K. Riley)
1944
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Murder on Largo Island ( As: Charles Hogarth)
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Miracle Range ( As: William K. Riley)
1945
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Play for Murder ( As: Norman Deane)
1946
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The Silent House ( As: Norman Deane)
1946
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Hidden Range ( As: Tex Riley)
1946
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The Secrets of the Range ( As: William K. Riley)
1946
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1946
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Forgotten Range ( As: Tex Riley)
1947
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Keys to Crime ( As: Richard Martin)
1947
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Why Murder? ( As: Norman Deane)
1948
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Trigger Justice ( As: Tex Riley)
1948
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Vote for Murder ( As: Richard Martin)
1948
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Policeman's Triumph ( As: Peter Manton)
1948
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Outlaw Guns ( As: William K. Riley)
1949
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Bullet Justice ( As: Tex Riley)
1949
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Lynch Hollow ( As: Tex Riley)
1949
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No Hurry to Kill ( As: Norman Deane)
1950
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Thief in the Night ( As: Peter Manton)
1950
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Look at Murder ( As: Norman Deane)
1952
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Murder Ahead ( As: Norman Deane)
1953
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Range Vengeance ( As: William K. Riley)
1953
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1953
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No Escape From Murder ( As: Peter Manton)
1953
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1954
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Adrian and Jonathan ( As: Richard Martin)
1954
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The Crooked Killer ( As: Peter Manton)
1954
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Murder in the Highlands ( As: Peter Manton)
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Danger Woman ( As: Abel Mann)
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1975

List of Sexton Blake Books in Publication Order

List of John Creasey Anthologies in Publication Order

John Creasey

John Creasey was born on November 17th, 1908. John passed away June 9th, 1973 at 64 years old. John Creasey was born in Southfields, London, England. Creasey attended.

John Creasey is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 167 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1932 with the novel Seven Times Seven. The most recently released novel was The Masters of Bow Street which was released in 1975.

John Creasey also wrote the Toff series which has 59 books including Introducing the Toff and The Toff Goes On.

John Creasey: Awards & Accolades

John Creasey won the Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 1969.

Creasey's book, Gideon's Fire won the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1962.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow John Creasey are:

  1. Jussi Adler-Olsen, author of the Department Q Series.
  2. Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan Series.
  3. Tess Gerritsen, author of the Rizzoli & Isles Series.
  4. Harlan Coben, author of the Myron Bolitar Series.
  5. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.

John Creasey: F.A.Q

When was John Creasey Born?

John Creasey was born on November 17th, 1908.

When did John Creasey die?

John Creasey died on June 9th, 1973 at 64 years old.

Where was John Creasey Born?

John Creasey was born in Southfields, London, England.

What awards has John Creasey won?

John Creasey has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (1969).

What book awards has John Creasey won?

Creasey's book, Gideon\'s Fire won the award Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1962.

What was the first book John Creasey wrote?

The first book written by John Creasey was Seven Times Seven, published in 1932.

What was the most recent book John Creasey wrote?

His most recently released work was Gideon's Fear on May 3rd, 1990.

How many books has John Creasey written?

John Creasey has written 500 books across 22 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 28 books in the Department Z Series
  • 47 books in the Baron Series
  • 59 books in the Toff Series
  • 52 books in the Patrick Dawlish Series
  • 6 books in the Bruce Murdoch Series
  • 35 books in the Dr. Palfrey Series
  • 43 books in the Inspector West Series
  • 3 books in the Liberator Series
  • 7 books in the Superintendent Folly Series
  • 4 books in the Fane Brothers Series
  • 26 books in the Gideon Series
  • 7 books in the Mark Kilby Series
  • 11 books in the Dr. Emmanuel Cellini Series
  • 167 Standalone Novels
  • 2 Anthony Morton Standalone Novels
  • 13 Jeremy York Standalone Novels
  • 4 Kyle Hunt Standalone Novels
  • 37 Michael Halliday Standalone Novels
  • 5 books in the Sexton Blake Series

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