Specialising in rare and collectable titles, this collection celebrates the golden age of crime writing alongside modern classics of suspense and intrigue.
Specialising in rare and collectable titles, this collection celebrates the golden age of crime writing alongside modern classics of suspense and intrigue.
Agatha Christie
Nellise Child
Ralph Trevor
Agatha Christie
Patricia Wentworth
Wyndham Martyn
Patricia Wentworth
William J Elliott
Selwyn Jepson
Hugh Desmond
Anthony Gilbert
Miles Burton
Andrew Garve
Ralph Trevor
Nancy Barr Mavity
Patricia Wentworth
Agatha Christie
John Stephen Strange
Hugh Desmond
Elizabeth Daly
Frank L Packard
J M Spender
H Whitaker
David Hume
Marion Harvey
Miles Burton
Bruce Graeme
Charles Franklin
Roland Daniel
Patricia Wentworth
Margery Allingham
W B M Ferguson
Step into the shadows of mystery with our hand-curated Crime & Detective Fiction collection, available exclusively through William Collins Rare Books.
From early detective stories and hard-to-find first editions, to vintage paperbacks with striking artwork, each book has been carefully selected for its literary importance, condition, and collectability. Expect to find works from renowned authors who shaped the genre alongside hidden gems waiting to be rediscovered by discerning collectors.
Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast of crime literature, a serious rare book collector, or simply drawn to the thrill of a finely plotted mystery, this collection offers a chance to own pieces of literary history. Every volume reflects the craft and atmosphere that have kept readers turning pages late into the night for more than a century.
At William Collins Rare Books, we believe that every story has a legacy and in crime and detective fiction, that legacy is one of suspense, wit, and unforgettable characters.
