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.
Nigel Mackenzie
W N Chaplin
Agatha Christie
Bruce Graeme
Allan MacKinnon
John Stephen Stange
John Milbrook
Roland Daniel
John Ferguson
Mignon G Eberhart
Agatha Christie
J Jefferson Farjeon
Colin Robertson
Alroy West
David Keith
Miles Burton
J H Wallis
Agatha Christie
Shelley Smith
Martin Joseph Freeman
Harry S Keeler
Shelley Smith
R P Morrison
C H B Kitchin
Hugh Desmond
Anthony Morton
Miles Burton
Carlton Dawe
Francis D Grierson
Ralph Trevor
Jeffrey Montague
Peter Manton
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.
