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.
Rex Stout
William Du Bois
Agatha Christie
Mrs Coulson Kernahan
L A G Strong
Nicholas Blake
David Hume
Trevor Wallace
Clarence Winchester
John Maske
Charles Franklin
Woosnam Mills
Patricia Moyes
Patricia Moyes
John Stephen Strange
Patricia Wentowrth
William Du Bois
Allan MacKinnon
Richard Hull
Roger East
Edward Acheson
David Hume
Phoebe Atwood Taylor
Nicholas Blake
Mary Kelly
Bruce Graeme
Pat Mcgerr
Bruce Graeme
M G Eberhart
M G Eberhart
Rex Stout
Gwyn Evans
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.
