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.
Milward Kennedy
E C R Lorac
Ralph Trevor
John G Brandon
Ralph Trevor
Rex Dark
E C R Lorac
Rex Dark
E C R Lorac
Elizabeth Ferrars
Lee Thayer
Miles Burton
Elizabeth Ferrars
Margery Allingham
Ruth Rendell
Gladys Mitchell
Fergus Blane
L A G Strong
John Rhode
Mabel Seeley
Agatha Christie
William Le Queux
Headon Hill
Nicholas Blake
Philip Macdonald
E C R Lorac
Agatha Christie
Selwyn Jepson
Stuart Palmer
J Jefferson Farjeon
George Goodchild
John Maske
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.
