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.
Berkeley Gray
Berkeley Gray
Patricia Wentworth
Elizabeth Farrars
Colin Robertson
Ngaio Marsh
Elizabeth Ferrars
Rex Stout
Douglas Rutherford
Edgar Box
Patricia Moyes
Elizabeth Ferrars
Spencer Dean
J M Walsh
Roland Daniel
Alice Tilton
Rex Stout
A Jefferson Farjeon
Colin Robertson
A Jefferson Farjeon
E D Torgerson
Frank L Packard
Patricia Wentworth
Patricia Wentworth
Stephen Chalmers
WH Lane Crauford
Patricia Wentworth
Patricia Wentowrth
Lange Lewis
Ellery Queens Awards
W B M Ferguson
Ruth Rendell
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.
