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.
H C Bailey
Fielding Hope
Carol Carnac
A Richard Martin
Mary Westmacott
Hulbert Footner
Peter O'Donnell
G Windham Haslett
Elizabeth Ferrars
Nigel Morland
Patricia Moyes
Dorothy L Sayers
Anthony Morton
Hulbert Footner
Donald Weir
John G Brandon
L A Knight
Hulbert Footner
Arthur Mills
Nicholas Blake
Miles Burton
C J Tudor
Woosnam Mills
E C R Lorac
Bruce Graeme
Frank Johnston
A. Fielding
Agatha Christie
Bruce Graeme
Arthur Mills
Wilfrid Usher
Miles Burton
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.
