John Creasey: 198 books

Commander George Gideon is involved in a life and death struggle to prevent Ruby Benson’s killer husband from seeking revenge after she attempts to give him up to the cops. He’s brutal, sadistic, on the streets and dangerous! Just how long can a week get when you are Scotland Yard’s finest?

Commander George Gideon, Scotland Yard's finest detective, is faced with a battle over economies as well as fighting a serious crime wave. In London there are ruthless big-time thugs to be combatted; thieves to be caught; and petty crooks trying to punch above their weight. At the same time an obsessed...

Four heads of state are to meet in London. The usual suspects will be out on the streets attempting to con, or rob, spectators. But this is not the major problem faced by Scotland Yard’s finest, Commander George Gideon. It is known that assassins are planning the murder of at least some of the visiting notables, plus anyone else who gets in the way. Gideon’s mission is to do just that!

Gideon’s day is a busy one. He balances family commitments with solving a series of seemingly unrelated crimes from which a plot nonetheless evolves and a mystery is solved. One of the most senior officers within Scotland Yard, George Gideon’s crime solving abilities are in the finest traditions...

The National Gallery houses priceless art treasures belonging to the nation and has high security. But Velazquez's painting "The Prince" is nevertheless stolen. Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard knows of only a few thieves at large artful enough to pull off such a heist. However,...

Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard is working on an intriguing case involving a mysterious man who is known to photograph young girls in the nude and the girls then vanish. He is also attempting to deal with serious internal problems at the Yard when yet another case comes in. There have been...

Extortion is the name of the game and the method is to murder anyone who might get in the way. ‘The Dreem’ factory and much else is at stake. Inspector West has to unravel it all at gun point, but not without difficulty and surprise . .

Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard has to deal successively with news of a mass murderer, a depraved maniac, and the deaths of a family in an arson attack on an old building south of the river. This leaves little time for the crisis developing at home.

A major gold bullion robbery has been pulled off by a totally ruthless and terrifying gang, ‘The Bullion Boys’. Murder along the way is if no consequence to them. Now, they must protect their haul and as they become increasingly desperate so the threat of violence increases. Roger West of Scotland...

At first sight there is no connection between the deaths of three agents in West Africa and the fact that one of Dr. Palfrey’s friends has suddenly lost a great deal of weight. However, behind both is an organisation using a drug that puts world domination within the reach of a few ruthless individuals....

A city housing estate is out of hand, and out of bounds. There is no law; robbery, arson and even murder prevail. Some of the inhabitants, however, decide to form their own vigilante group. It is up to Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard to restore order and the rule of law, but this is complicated...

As is often the case, Roger West of Scotland Yard is suffering from both overwork and family difficulties. Whilst normally in full control, upon this occasion he insults an important witness. This has the effect of nearly ruining his career, but then leads to the possibility of riches beyond his wildest...

West has been lured into a horrific scenario. He found his face covered with scratches, his blood-stained clothes not his own, and an axe with his fingerprints all over it beside a dead young girl. The police had been called and Chief Inspector Roger West of Scotland Yard looked to be framed for murder....

A beautiful girl is found dead with her face slashed and an old man suffers a similar fate. These similar crimes bring together Roger West, Scotland Yard’s finest detective, and Lieutenant Goodison of New York's Homicide Branch, in a race to find the killer and deal with the twists and turns along the way.