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.
Philip Macdonald
Carol Carnac
Elizabeth Ferrars
Patricia Wentworth
Leslie Ford
Elizabeth Ferrars
Elizabeth Ferrars
Agatha Christie
Judith Kerr
John Buchan
Patricia Moyes
J Jefferson Farjeon
Hulbert Footner
Margery Allingham
E P Thorne
Eric Levison
J Fairfax Blakeborough
Harold Ward
Leslie Ford
Roger East
Jack Tempest
Peter Baron
Julian Symons
Anthony Gilbert
Laurence Meynell
George Leaderman
G.D.H & M. Cole
Mabel Seeley
Grierson Dickson
Roland Daniel
Herbert Adams
Agatha Christie
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.
