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Martin Edwards Stats: The highest rated book by Martin Edwards on Book Notification is Gallows Court, the first novel in the Rachel Savernake series. The second-highest rated book is The Coffin Trail (Lake District Mysteries #1).

The most read book by Martin Edwards on Book Notification is The Coffin Trail, the first novel in the Lake District Mysteries series. The second most read book is The Arsenic Labyrinth (Lake District Mysteries #3).

Below is a complete list of Martin Edwards books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Martin Edwards is the Lake District Mysteries Series.

List of Harry Devlin Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
All the Lonely People
1991
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2
Suspicious Minds
1992
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3
I Remember You
1993
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4
Yesterday's Papers
1994
Go
5
Eve of Destruction
1997
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6
The Devil in Disguise
1998
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7
First Cut is the Deepest
1999
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8
Waterloo Sunset
2008
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List of Lake District Mysteries Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.8
The Coffin Trail
2004
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2
8
The Cipher Garden
2005
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3
7.5
The Arsenic Labyrinth
2007
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4
8
The Serpent Pool
2010
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5
7
The Hanging Wood
2011
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6
8
The Frozen Shroud
2013
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7
7.5
The Dungeon House
2015
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8
7
The Crooked Shore / The Girl They All Forgot
2021
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List of Rachel Savernake Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.2
Gallows Court
2018
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2
9
Mortmain Hall
2020
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3
8.5
Blackstone Fell / The Puzzle of Blackstone Lodge
2022
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4
9.5
Sepulchre Street / The House on Graveyard Lane
2023
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5
Hemlock Bay
2024
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Take My Breath Away
2003
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2
Dancing For The Hangman
2008
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3
Red Glory: Manchester United and Me (With: Robert Sellers)
2017
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4
9.7
Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife
2025
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Thrumm
2002
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2
Murder and its Motives
2016
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3
Strangers in a Pub
2018
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Where Do You Find Your Ideas?
2001
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2
The New Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes
2014
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3
The Out-Islands: Poems
2021
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Executive Survival
1988
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2
Urge to Kill / Motive to Murder
2002
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3
Catching Killers
2003
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4
8
The Golden Age of Murder
2015
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5
10
The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books
2017
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6
Howdunit!
2020
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7
This Deadly Isle: A Golden Age Mystery Map
2022
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8
The Life of Crime
2022
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List of Fiction Without Frontiers Books in Publication Order

People confront bizarre realms, island secrets, haunted houses, and remote creatures.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The City Among the Stars (By: Francis Carsac)
1962
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2
10
The Hungry Moon (By: Ramsey Campbell)
1986
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3
The Influence (By: Ramsey Campbell)
1988
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4
10
The Sorrows (By: Jonathan Janz)
2012
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5
Junction (By: Daniel M. Bensen)
2012
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6
House of Skin (By: Jonathan Janz)
2012
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7
The Darkest Lullaby (By: Jonathan Janz)
2013
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8
Savage Species (By: Jonathan Janz)
2013
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9
Think Yourself Lucky (By: Ramsey Campbell)
2014
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10
Castle of Sorrows (By: Jonathan Janz)
2014
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11
The Nightmare Girl (By: Jonathan Janz)
2015
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12
We Are Monsters (By: Brian Kirk)
2015
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13
Thirteen Days by Sunset Beach (By: Ramsey Campbell)
2015
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14
Wolf Land (By: Jonathan Janz)
2015
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15
The Toy Thief (By: D.W. Gillespie)
2018
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16
The Siren and the Specter (By: Jonathan Janz)
2018
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17
Creature (By: Hunter Shea)
2018
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18
The Mouth of the Dark (By: Tim Waggoner)
2018
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19
Ten Thousand Thunders (By: Brian Trent)
2018
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20
The House by the Cemetery (By: John Everson)
2018
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21
Night Shift (By: Robin Triggs)
2018
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22
Kosmos (By: Adrian Laing)
2018
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23
The Playing Card Killer (By: Russell James)
2019
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24
The Haunting of Henderson Close (By: Catherine Cavendish)
2019
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25
10
Black Wings (By: Megan Hart)
2019
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26
Will Haunt You (By: Brian Kirk)
2019
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27
Second Lives (By: P.D. Cacek)
2019
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28
The Dark Game (By: Jonathan Janz)
2019
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29
Ghost Mine (By: Hunter Shea)
2019
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30
The Gemini Experiment (By: Brian Pinkerton)
2019
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31
Chop Shop (By: Andrew Post)
2019
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32
Dust Devils ( By: Jonathan Janz)
2019
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33
The Devil's Equinox (By: John Everson)
2019
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34
They Kill ( By: Tim Waggoner)
2019
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35
American Dreams (By: Kenneth Bromberg)
2019
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36
Hellrider ( By: JG Faherty)
2019
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37
A Killing Fire (By: Faye Snowden)
2019
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38
A Savage Generation (By: David Tallerman)
2019
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39
One by One (By: D.W. Gillespie)
2019
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40
Slash (By: Hunter Shea)
2019
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41
Those Who Came Before (By: J.H. Moncrieff)
2019
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42
Hearthstone Cottage (By: Frazer Lee)
2019
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43
Snowball (By: Gregory Bastianelli)
2020
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44
The Garden of Bewitchment (By: Catherine Cavendish)
2020
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45
The Forever House (By: Tim Waggoner)
2020
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46
Two Lives (By: A Yi, Alex Woodend)
2020
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47
Vulcan's Forge (By: Robert Mitchell Evans)
2020
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48
The Heron Kings (By: Eric Lewis)
2020
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49
Boy in the Box (By: Marc E. Fitch)
2020
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50
The Wise Friend (By: Ramsey Campbell)
2020
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51
Until Summer Comes Around ( By: Glenn Rolfe)
2020
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52
6
Tomb of Gods (By: Brian Moreland)
2020
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53
Sins of the Father (By: JG Faherty)
2020
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54
Vintage Crime
2020
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55
The Apocalypse Strain (By: Jason Parent)
2020
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56
Misfits (By: Hunter Shea)
2020
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57
9
The Sentient (By: Nadia Afifi)
2020
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58
10
After Sundown (By: Mark Morris)
2020
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59
Voodoo Heart (By: John Everson)
2020
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60
Greyfriars Reformatory (By: Frazer Lee)
2020
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61
The Portal (By: Russell James)
2020
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62
Human Resources (By: Robin Triggs)
2020
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63
Mondo Crimson (By: Andrew Post)
2020
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64
City of Angels (By: Kenneth Bromberg)
2020
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65
Redspace Rising ( By: Brian Trent)
2022
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List of British Library Crime Classics Books in Publication Order

Classic crime fiction by various authors.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Notting Hill Mystery (By: Charles Warren Adams)
1862
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2
The Poisoned Chocolates Case (By: Anthony Berkeley)
1929
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3
It Walks by Night (By: John Dickson Carr)
1930
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4
8
The Secret of High Eldersham / The Mystery of High Eldersham (By: Miles Burton)
1930
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5
Castle Skull (By: John Dickson Carr)
1931
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6
Murder of a Lady / The Silver Scale Mystery (By: Anthony Wynne)
1931
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7
Mystery in the Channel (By: Freeman Crofts)
1931
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8
4
The Incredible Crime (By: Lois Austen-Leigh)
1931
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9
The Lost Gallows (By: John Dickson Carr)
1931
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10
The Z Murders (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1931
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11
The Corpse in the Waxworks / The Waxworks Murder (By: John Dickson Carr)
1932
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12
8
The Division Bell Mystery (By: Ellen Wilkinson)
1932
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13
Portrait of a Murderer (By: Anne Meredith)
1933
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14
Death in Fancy Dress (By: Anthony Gilbert)
1933
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15
Family Matters (By: Anthony Rolls)
1933
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16
The Hog's Back Mystery (By: Freeman Crofts)
1933
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17
The Mysterious Mr. Badman (By: William Fryer Harvey)
1934
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18
8
Murder Underground (By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
1934
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19
Scarweather (By: Anthony Rolls)
1934
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20
6
Death of an Airman (By: Christopher Sprigg)
1934
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21
The Spy Paramount (By: E. Phillips Oppenheim)
1934
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22
The 12.30 from Croydon (By: Freeman Crofts)
1934
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23
The Chianti Flask (By: Marie Belloc Lowndes)
1934
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24
6
Weekend at Thrackley (By: Alan Melville)
1934
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25
Quick Curtain (By: Alan Melville)
1934
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26
The Lake District Murder (By: John Bude)
1935
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27
Death on the Cherwell (By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
1935
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28
8
The Cornish Coast Murder (By: John Bude)
1935
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29
The Traitor (By: Sydney Horler)
1936
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30
6.2
The Santa Klaus Murder (By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
1936
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31
The Sussex Downs Murder (By: John Bude)
1936
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32
Death of Anton (By: Alan Melville)
1936
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33
Death of an Author ( By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1936
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34
6
The Wheel Spins / Passengers / The Lady Vanishes (By: Ethel Lina White)
1936
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35
10
Death in the Tunnel / Dark in the Tunnel (By: Miles Burton)
1936
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36
Murder in Piccadilly (By: Charles Kingston)
1936
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37
Mystery in White (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1937
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38
Bats in the Belfry (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1937
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39
5
The Cheltenham Square Murder (By: John Bude)
1937
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40
Excellent Intentions (By: Richard Hull)
1938
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41
4
Murder in the Museum (By: John Rowland)
1938
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42
Antidote to Venom (By: Freeman Crofts)
1938
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43
Thirteen Guests (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1938
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44
8
The Port of London Murders (By: Josephine Bell)
1938
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45
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (By: Leonard R. Gribble)
1939
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46
Seven Dead (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1939
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47
Verdict of Twelve (By: Raymond Postgate)
1940
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48
4
A Scream in Soho (By: John G. Brandon)
1940
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49
Death of a Busybody (By: George Bellairs)
1942
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50
The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack (By: George Bellairs)
1942
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51
Somebody at the Door (By: Raymond Postgate)
1943
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52
Murder's a Swine (By: Nap Lombard)
1943
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53
Checkmate to Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1944
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54
Fell Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1944
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55
Murder by Matchlight (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1945
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56
Trouble on the Thames (By: Victor Bridges)
1945
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57
10
Fire in the Thatch (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1946
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58
Death Makes a Prophet (By: John Bude)
1947
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59
Smallbone Deceased (By: Michael Gilbert)
1950
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60
Calamity in Kent (By: John Rowland)
1950
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61
Death Has Deep Roots (By: Michael Gilbert)
1951
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62
Last Seen Wearing (By: Hillary Waugh)
1952
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63
The Danger Within / Death in Captivity (By: Michael Gilbert)
1952
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64
7
Murder in the Mill-Race (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1952
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65
Crossed Skis (By: Carol Carnac)
1952
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66
Death on the Riviera (By: John Bude)
1952
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67
Murder As a Fine Art (By: Carol Carnac)
1953
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68
The Man Who Didn't Fly (By: Margot Bennett)
1955
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69
The Colour Of Murder (By: Julian Symons)
1957
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70
The Christmas Egg (By: Mary Kelly)
1958
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71
The Progress of a Crime (By: Julian Symons)
1960
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72
Sergeant Cluff Stands Firm (By: Gil North)
1960
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73
The Spoilt Kill (By: Mary Kelly)
1961
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74
The Body in the Dumb River (By: George Bellairs)
1961
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75
Due to a Death / The Dead of Summer (By: Mary Kelly)
1963
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76
Surfeit of Suspects (By: George Bellairs)
1964
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77
The Belting Inheritance (By: Julian Symons)
1965
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78
The Last Best Friend (By: George Sims)
1967
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79
London Particular (By: Christianna Brand)
1972
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80
Tea on Sunday (By: Lettice Cooper)
1973
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81
The End of the Web (By: George Sims)
1976
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82
Capital Crimes (With: Richard Marsh)
2015
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83
Resorting to Murder
2015
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84
8
Silent Nights
2015
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85
10
Murder at the Manor
2016
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86
Serpents in Eden
2016
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87
Crimson Snow (With: Fergus Hume)
2016
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88
Foreign Bodies (With: Palle Rosenkrantz)
2017
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89
The Long Arm of the Law
2017
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90
Miraculous Mysteries
2017
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91
Continental Crimes
2017
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92
Blood on the Tracks
2018
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93
7
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories
2018
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94
Golden Age of Detection Puzzle Book (By: Kate Jackson)
2018
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95
Deep Waters
2019
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96
The Measure of Malice
2019
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97
Settling Scores
2020
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98
A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries
2020
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99
Two-Way Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
2021
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100
Guilty Creatures
2021
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101
Crimes of Cymru
2023
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102
Lessons in Crime
2024
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Publication Order

A collection of short stories and novellas centered around the theme of books. Each story combines elements of mystery, crime, and suspense with a focus on books, libraries, bookstores, or the world of literature, involving various authors contributing to this intriguing and literary-focused series.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
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2
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
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3
8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
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4
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
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5
9.5
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
Go
6
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
7
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
8
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
9
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
10
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
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11
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
12
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
Go
13
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
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14
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
15
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
16
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
17
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
18
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
Go
19
9.5
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
Go
22
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
23
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
24
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
25
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
26
8.7
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
27
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
28
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
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30
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
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32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
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33
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
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34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
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35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
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36
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
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37
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
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38
The Traitor
2022
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39
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
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40
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
Go
2
9.5
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
3
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
Go
4
9.5
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
Go
5
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
Go
7
8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
8
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
9
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
10
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
11
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
12
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
13
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
Go
14
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
Go
15
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
16
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
17
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
18
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
19
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
Go
23
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
24
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
25
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
26
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
27
8.7
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
28
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
30
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
33
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
Go
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
Go
36
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
37
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
38
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
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39
The Traitor
2022
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40
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
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41
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
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List of Thane and Moss Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.5
Deadline for a Dream / In at the Kill ( By: Bill Knox)
1957
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2
8
Death Department ( By: Bill Knox)
1959
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3
8
Leave it to the Hangman ( By: Bill Knox)
1960
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4
8
Little Drops of Blood ( By: Bill Knox)
1962
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5
8
Sanctuary Isle / The Gray Sentinels ( By: Bill Knox)
1962
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6
8
The Man In The Bottle ( By: Bill Knox)
1963
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7
The Taste of Proof (By: Bill Knox)
1965
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8
The Deep Fall / The Ghost Car ( By: Bill Knox)
1966
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9
Justice on the Rocks ( By: Bill Knox)
1967
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10
The Tallyman ( By: Bill Knox)
1969
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11
Children of the Mist / Who Shot the Bull ( By: Bill Knox)
1970
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12
To Kill a Witch ( By: Bill Knox)
1971
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13
Draw Batons! / Penalty Shootout ( By: Bill Knox)
1973
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14
Children of the Water ( By: Bill Knox)
1974
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15
Rally to Kill ( By: Bill Knox)
1975
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16
Pilot Error ( By: Bill Knox)
1977
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17
Live Bait ( By: Bill Knox)
1979
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18
A Killing in Antiques ( By: Bill Knox)
1981
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19
The Hanging Tree ( By: Bill Knox)
1985
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20
The Crossfire Killings ( By: Bill Knox)
1986
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21
The Interface man ( By: Bill Knox)
1990
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22
Blood Proof ( By: Bill Knox)
1999
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23
Death Bytes (By: Bill Knox)
1999
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24
The Lazarus Widow (With: Bill Knox)
2000
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List of Martin Edwards Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Ask a Policeman
1933
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2
Northern Blood
1992
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3
Northern Blood 2
1995
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4
Perfectly Criminal
1996
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5
Shakespearean Whodunnits
1997
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6
Perfectly Criminal 2: Whydunit?
1997
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7
Northern Blood 3
1998
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8
Past Crimes: Perfectly Criminal III
1999
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9
Missing Persons
1999
Go
10
Scenes of Crime: CWA Anthology 2000
2000
Go
11
Crimewave 6
2002
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12
Murder Squad
2002
Go
13
Mysterious Pleasures
2003
Go
14
Crime in the City
2003
Go
15
Green for Danger
2004
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16
Crime on the Move
2005
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17
I.D.: Crimes of Identity
2006
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18
M.O.: Crimes of Practice
2008
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19
Original Sins
2010
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20
Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology
2011
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21
Guilty Consciences
2012
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22
Deadly Pleasures
2013
Go
23
Guilty Parties
2014
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24
Capital Crimes
2015
Go
25
Resorting to Murder
2015
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26
Truly Criminal
2015
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Silent Nights
2015
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Murder at the Manor
2016
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Serpents in Eden
2016
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Crimson Snow
2016
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Foreign Bodies
2017
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The Long Arm of the Law
2017
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Miraculous Mysteries
2017
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Continental Crimes
2017
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CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
2017
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Blood on the Tracks
2018
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The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories
2018
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Ten Year Stretch
2018
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The Measure of Malice
2019
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Settling Scores
2020
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Vintage Crime
2020
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A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries
2020
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After Sundown
2020
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Guilty Creatures
2021
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Many Deadly Returns
2021
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Metropolitan Mysteries: A Casebook of London's Detectives
2025
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Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club
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Martin Edwards

Martin Edwards (Kenneth Martin Edwards) was born on July 7th, 1955 and is currently 70 years old. Martin Edwards was born in Knutsford, England. Edwards attended Balliol College, Oxford University where he received a Juris Doctorate Degree and.

Martin Edwards has published 8 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 1988 with the book Executive Survival. The most recently released was The Life of Crime which was released in 2022. There are no upcoming non-fiction books by Martin at this time.

Martin Edwards has also written the Harry Devlin series which has 8 books including All the Lonely People and Suspicious Minds.

Martin Edwards: Awards & Accolades

Martin Edwards has won multiple awards including: The Agatha Award, Malice Domestic Poirot Award, in 2017, Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2018 and the Crime Writer's Association Award, Diamond Dagger Award, in 2020.

Many of Martin Edwards's books have won awards, including:

  • The Golden Age of Murder won the Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction, in 2015 as well as the Edgar Award - Best Critical Biographical in 2016, Macavity Award - Best Mystery Critical/Biographical in 2016.
  • The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books won the Macavity Award, Best Mystery Critical/Biographical, in 2018.
  • Howdunit! won the CrimeFest, H.R.F. Keating Award, in 2021.
  • The Life of Crime won the CrimeFest, H.R.F. Keating Award, in 2023 as well as the Macavity Award - Best Mystery Critical/Biographical in 2023 and the Anthony Award - Best Non-Fiction Book in 2023.

The following novels by Martin Edwards were also nominated for these awards:

  • The Coffin Trail: Theakston's Old Peculier, Crime Novel of the Year (2006).
  • The Golden Age of Murder: CrimeFest, H.R.F. Keating Award (2016). Crime Writer's Association Award, Non-Fiction Dagger (2016). Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book (2016).
  • Murder and its Motives: Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2017).
  • The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books: Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction (2017). Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book (2018). CrimeFest, H.R.F. Keating Award (2018).
  • Strangers in a Pub: Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2019).
  • Gallows Court: CrimeFest, eDunnit Award (2019).
  • Howdunit!: Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction (2020). Edgar Award, Best Critical Biographical (2021). Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book (2021). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2021).
  • The Life of Crime: Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction (2022). Crime Writer's Association Award, Non-Fiction Dagger (2023).
  • Sepulchre Street / The House on Graveyard Lane: CrimeFest, eDunnit Award (2024).
  • Hemlock Bay: CrimeFest, eDunnit Award (2025).

Martin Edwards: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Life of Crime was a New York Times: Best Crime Novels in 2022.

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  4. Tim Sullivan, author of The DS Cross Mysteries Series.
  5. Ellis Peters, author of the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Series.
  6. Andrew Mayne, author of The Naturalist Series.
  7. M.W. Craven, author of the Washington Poe Series.
  8. Felix Francis, author of the Dick Francis Series.
  9. Ashley Flowers, author of: All Good People Here.
  10. Kate Ellis, author of the Wesley Peterson Series.

Martin Edwards: F.A.Q

When was Martin Edwards Born? How old is Martin Edwards?

Martin Edwards was born on July 7th, 1955. Martin Edwards is currently 70 years old.

Where was Martin Edwards Born?

Martin Edwards was born in Knutsford, England and is English.

What awards has Martin Edwards won?

Martin Edwards has won the following awards: Malice Domestic Poirot Award at the Agatha Award (2017), Dagger in the Library Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2018) and the Diamond Dagger Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2020).

What book awards has Martin Edwards won?

The Golden Age of Murder: Agatha Award Best Non-fiction (2015), Edgar Award Best Critical Biographical (2016), Macavity Award Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2016).
The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books: Macavity Award Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2018).
Howdunit!: CrimeFest H.R.F. Keating Award (2021).
The Life of Crime: CrimeFest H.R.F. Keating Award (2023), Macavity Award Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2023), Anthony Award Best Non-Fiction Book (2023).

What was the first book Martin Edwards wrote?

The first book written by Martin Edwards was Executive Survival, published in 1988.

What was the most recent book Martin Edwards wrote?

His most recently released work was Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife on October 7th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Martin Edwards?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Martin Edwards book is The Coffin Trail. Here are his most popular books:
  1. The Coffin Trail (8.8)
  2. The Arsenic Labyrinth (7.5)
  3. Gallows Court (9.17)
  4. The Serpent Pool (8)
  5. The Cipher Garden (8)

Are there upcoming new books by Martin Edwards?

Martin Edwards does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Martin Edwards written?

Martin Edwards has written 44 books across 13 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 8 books in the Harry Devlin Series
  • 8 books in the Lake District Mysteries Series
  • 5 books in the Rachel Savernake Series
  • 4 Standalone Novels
  • 3 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 3 Short Story Collections
  • 8 Non-Fiction Books
  • 3 books in the British Library Crime Classics Series
  • 1 book in the Bibliomysteries Series
  • 1 book in the Thane and Moss Series

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