tags: British, George Bellairs, mystery,
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From Goodreads
The Classic Detective Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries by George Bellairs brings together seven riveting cases of the intuitive and methodical Inspector Littlejohn. This illustrated collection includes the novels Outrage on Gallows Hill, The Crime at Halfpenny Bridge, Death on the Last Train, and The Case of the Demented Spiv, Death In Room Five, among others. Each story is steeped in British charm, capturing the nuances of small-town life while delving into the darkness that lies beneath the surface.
Bellairs’s Littlejohn is known for his patience and keen observation, which allow him to navigate complex webs of secrets and motives, all while exuding a calm demeanor. The plots twist through surprising revelations and intriguing suspects, combining wit and suspense that keeps readers guessing until the end. Bellairs's classic storytelling style and Inspector Littlejohn's deductive brilliance make this collection a must-read for fans of traditional British detective fiction.
George Bellairs is the nom de plume of Harold Blundell, a crime writer and bank manager born in Heywood, near Rochdale, Lancashire, who settled in the Isle of Man on retirement. He wrote more than 50 books, most featuring the series' detective Inspector Littlejohn. He also wrote four novels under the alternative pseudonym Hilary Landon.
I recently finished reading all 7 books when the collection became available from Hoopla.. The past 2 years I read
The Case of the Seven Whistlers
The Case of the Headless Jesuit
The Cursing Stones Murder
The Body in the Dumb River
Death Before Breakfast
Murder Adrift
I like George Bellairs's books. He has great sense of humor. His numerous characters have their own distinct personalities. They are not the usual cardboard cutouts that are very common in latest mystery fiction books.
Highly recommended if you are not a reader who takes offense at everything.
