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.
Vernon Loder
Milton Propper
Bruce Graeme
Agatha Christie
Roland Daniel
Agatha Christie
Gordon Meyrick
Ross Macdonald
William Le Queux
Anthony Berkeley
John D. Macdonald
Roland Daniel
J Jefferson Farjeon
Katherine Woods
Francis Everton
Agatha Christie
H J Wurr
Alroy West
Anthony Berkeley
Agatha Christie
E P Thorne
Hulbert Footner
Lee Thayer
Stuart Palmer
E P Thorne
Carol Carnac
Burton E Stevenson
E P Thorne
Agatha Christie
Ralph Trevor
John Le Carre
E P Thorne
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.
