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.
Anthony Gilbert
J Jefferson Farjeon
Francis D Grierson
Peter Dewdney
L Patrick Greene
L A Knight
Jack Mann
Ian Fleming
H C Bailey
H C Bailey
Robert Verron
Henry Holt
P D James
Frank R Adams
Julian Symons
John Buchan
Julian Symons
Lawrence G Blochman
Sax Rhomer
John D. Mcdonald
Ralph Arnold
Mrs Baillie Reynolds
Lawrence G Blochman
Rupert Grayson
Alice MacGowan & Perry Newberry
J Jefferson Farjeon
Rex Stout
J Jefferson Farjeon
Antony Marsden
Leonard A Knight
Agatha Christie
Carlton Keith
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.
