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.
David Hume
David Hume
Phoebe Atwood Taylor
Gerald Verner
C F Caunter
Leslie Cargill
Roland Daniel
Patricia Wentowrth
Nicholas Blake
Simon Stone
Leslie Ford
William Garrett
Andrew Garve
Kenneth Hopkins
The Crime Club Authors
Agatha Christie
Phillip Conde
A. C. & Carmen Edington
Phoebe Atwood Taylor
J Jefferson Farjeon
David Hume
David Hume
Nicholas Blake
Patricia Moyes
Patricia Moyes
Inez Haynes Irwin
Maurice B Dix
A. Fielding
Patricia Wentworth
Nancy Barr Mavity
Allan MacKinnon
L A G Strong
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.
