22 must-read fiction books like Mystery in the Channel by Freeman Wills Crofts

Mystery in the Channel

By: Freeman Wills Crofts

4.12

Format: 176 pages,

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Cover of Mystery in White by Martin Edwards, J. Jefferson Farjeon

1. Mystery in White

By: Martin Edwards , J. Jefferson Farjeon

3.38

Format: 245 pages, Kindle Edition

On Christmas Eve, heavy snowfall brings a train to a halt near the village of Hemmersby. Several pa… read more

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  • british literature
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  • mystery
  • crime
"That is why any general, however wrong he may be--take Napoleon, to avoid the politics of mere contemporary examples--must believe in himself to be successful, or dupe himself into such a belief. Ind…"

-Martin Edwards, Mystery in White

Cover of He Who Whispers (Dr. Gideon Fell, #16) by John Dickson Carr

2. He Who Whispers (Dr. Gideon Fell, #16)

By: John Dickson Carr

3.91

Format: 165 pages, Paperback

At the edge of the woods by the river stands the tower. Once part of a chateau since burnt down, o… read more

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  • crime
"We don't fall in love with a woman because of her good character."

-John Dickson Carr, He Who Whispers (Dr. Gideon Fell, #16)

Cover of Death in the Tunnel by Miles Burton

3. Death in the Tunnel

By: Miles Burton

3.50

Format: 93 pages, Paperback

On a dark November evening, Sir Wilfred Saxonby is travelling alone in the 5 o'clock train from Can… read more

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  • golden age mystery
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  • crime
Cover of Death on the Riviera (Superintendent Meredith, #4) by Martin Edwards, John Bude

4. Death on the Riviera (Superintendent Meredith, #4)

By: Martin Edwards , John Bude

5.00

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

When a counterfeit currency racket comes to light on the French Riviera, Detective Inspector Meredi… read more

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  • classics
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime

5. Mystery in the Channel

By: Freeman Wills Crofts

4.12

Format: 176 pages,

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  • crime

6. The Incredible Crime

By: None

3.40

Format: 208 pages,

Prince's College, Cambridge, is a peaceful and scholarly community, enlivened by Prudence Pinsent, … read more

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7. The Cheltenham Square Murder

By: John Bude

3.19

Format: None pages, Hardcover

In the seeming tranquility of Regency Square in Cheltenham live the diverse inhabitants of its ten … read more

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8. Thirteen Guests

By: J. Jefferson Farjeon

3.74

Format: 168 pages, Paperback

On a fine autumn weekend, Lord Aveling hosts a hunting party at his country house, Bragley Court. A… read more

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9. Death of Anton

By: Alan Melville

3.74

Format: 168 pages,

Seven Bengal tigers are the star attraction of Carey's Circus. Their trainer is the fearless Anton,… read more

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10. Castle Skull (Henri Bencolin, #2)

By: John Dickson Carr , J.D. Carpenter

4.03

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

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11. The Cornish Coast Murder

By: John Bude

4.45

Format: None pages, Paperback

'Never, even in his most optimistic moments, had he visualised a scene of this nature --himself in … read more

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12. Murder Underground

By: Stephen Booth , Mavis Doriel Hay

4.45

Format: None pages, Paperback

If you were suddenly to be found murdered, would your friends have theories about who had done the … read more

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13. Death on the Cherwell

By: Mavis Doriel Hay

4.45

Format: None pages, Paperback

For Miss Cordell, principal of Persephone College, there are two great evils in the world: unladyli… read more

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Cover of Jumping Jenny (Roger Sheringham Cases, #9) by Anthony Berkeley

14. Jumping Jenny (Roger Sheringham Cases, #9)

By: Anthony Berkeley

3.77

Format: 190 pages, Hardcover

When a murder is committed at a party given in honour of a famous writer-detective, the guests impe… read more

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  • classics
  • british literature
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  • crime

15. It Walks by Night (Henri Bencolin, #1)

By: John Dickson Carr

3.86

Format: 157 pages, Hardcover

Ten minutes after the Duc de Saligny entered the card room, the police burst in - and found he had … read more

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16. Impact of Evidence

By: Carol Carnac

4.11

Format: 230 pages, Kindle Edition

Near St. Brynneys in the Welsh border country, isolated by heavy snow and flooding from the thaw, a… read more

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  • mystery
  • crime
  • fiction
  • british literature
Cover of The Mysterious Mr. Badman by W.F. Harvey

17. The Mysterious Mr. Badman

By: W.F. Harvey

3.57

Format: 204 pages, Paperback

The note read: “Will the gentleman who took by mistake a copy of Bunyan’s Life and Death of Mr. Ba… read more

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  • british literature
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  • crime
Cover of Murder In The Basement (Roger Sheringham Cases, #8) by Anthony Berkeley

18. Murder In The Basement (Roger Sheringham Cases, #8)

By: Anthony Berkeley

3.57

Format: 233 pages, Paperback

A ROGER SHERINGHAM MYSTERY.Roger and Molly Dane have something of a surprise in their new house. Wh… read more

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  • crime
Cover of Crossed Skis (Julian Rivers #8) by Carol Carnac

19. Crossed Skis (Julian Rivers #8)

By: Carol Carnac

3.88

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

An atmospheric holiday novel from one of the most consistently popular authors in the series, Carol… read more

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  • golden age mystery
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  • crime
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20. Smallbone Deceased

By: Michael Gilbert

4.05

Format: 236 pages, Kindle Edition

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of MurderHorniman, Birley and Craine is a highly re… read more

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  • mystery
  • crime
"It’s quite a good idea. Only for heaven’s sake don’t be like that mug in the detective story who confides all his best ideas to a friendly sort of character who turns out to be the murderer in Chapte…"

-Michael Gilbert, Smallbone Deceased

Cover of Death of an Author by E.C.R. Lorac

21. Death of an Author

By: E.C.R. Lorac

3.99

Format: 222 pages, Kindle Edition

'I hate murders and I hate murderers, but I must admit that the discovery of a bearded corpse would… read more

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Cover of Death in Fancy Dress by Anthony Gilbert

22. Death in Fancy Dress

By: Anthony Gilbert

3.24

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

At a soirée like this, anyone can be the life―or death―of the party The British Secret Service, … read more

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  • golden age mystery
  • british literature
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  • crime
Cover of These Names Make Clues by E.C.R. Lorac

23. These Names Make Clues

By: E.C.R. Lorac

3.66

Format: 254 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Should detectives go to parties? Was it consistent with the dignity of the Yard? The inspector tos… read more

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  • golden age mystery
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  • crime
Cover of Murder in the Mill-Race (Robert MacDonald #37) by E.C.R. Lorac

24. Murder in the Mill-Race (Robert MacDonald #37)

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.11

Format: 258 pages, Kindle Edition

‘“Never make trouble in the village” is an unspoken law, but it’s a binding law. You may know about… read more

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  • golden age mystery
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"Never make trouble in the village’ is an unspoken law, but it’s a binding law. You may know about your neighbours’ sins and shortcomings, but you must never name them aloud. It’d make trouble, and sm…"

-E.C.R. Lorac, Murder in the Mill-Race (Robert MacDonald #37)

Cover of Crook o' Lune by E.C.R. Lorac

25. Crook o' Lune

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.15

Format: 244 pages, Kindle Edition

It all began up at High Gimmerdale with the sheep-stealing, a hateful act in the shepherding lands … read more

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  • british literature
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  • crime
Cover of Murderer's Mistake (Robert Macdonald #28) by E.C.R. Lorac

26. Murderer's Mistake (Robert Macdonald #28)

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.07

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

It's not long after the end of WWII, rationing is still in force in the UK, and Chief Inspector Mac… read more

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  • crime
Cover of Two-Way Murder by E.C.R. Lorac

27. Two-Way Murder

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.10

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

'This is only a hill mist, not a real fog. You'll find it'll be perfectly clear when we run down in… read more

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  • british literature
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
Cover of Bats in the Belfry (Robert MacDonald #13) by E.C.R. Lorac

28. Bats in the Belfry (Robert MacDonald #13)

By: E.C.R. Lorac

3.74

Format: 252 pages, Hardcover

Bruce Attleton dazzled London's literary scene with his first two novels—but his early promise did … read more

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  • mystery
  • crime
Cover of The Edinburgh Mystery: And Other Tales of Scottish Crime by Martin Edwards

29. The Edinburgh Mystery: And Other Tales of Scottish Crime

By: Martin Edwards

3.66

Format: 255 pages, Kindle Edition

From the Highlands to the borders, the bustling cities to the remote isles in cold seas, the unique… read more

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  • classics
  • crime
  • fiction
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30. Weekend at Thrackley

By: Alan Melville

3.67

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Jim Henderson is one of six guests summoned by the mysterious Edwin Carson, a collector of precious… read more

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  • golden age mystery
  • british literature
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  • crime
"No other person in the world laughed quite like Freddie Usher. Mercifully so....There were no half-hearted methods adopted when Freddie Usher became amused. No discreetness. No lack of abandon. No th…"

-Alan Melville, Weekend at Thrackley

"Edwin Carson is the greatest living authority on precious stones in the world. The only reason why he isn't acclaimed as such in public and in the Press is that his methods of collecting his jewels--…"

-Alan Melville, Weekend at Thrackley

Cover of The Body in the Dumb River (Thomas Littlejohn #35) by George Bellairs

31. The Body in the Dumb River (Thomas Littlejohn #35)

By: George Bellairs

3.85

Format: 205 pages, Kindle Edition

With an introduction by Martin Edwards ‘A decent, hardworking chap, with not an enemy anywhere. Pe… read more

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Martin Edwards , J. Jefferson Farjeon

3.38

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3.91

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Death in the Tunnel

Miles Burton

3.50

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Christianna Brand

3.55

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3.69

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Carter Dickson

3.66

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