John Creasey: 198 books

When the liner Queen Elizabeth docks it is not long before Gideon of Scotland Yard is chasing the criminals who came ashore. As usual, he has a variety of cases to solve - rape, kidnap, vice and the inevitable theft, robbery and fraud. This title gives an exciting insight into the tangles web of clues and many complications requiring the attention of the Yard’s top detective.

Chief Inspector Roger West has been watching and waiting for over two years - he is determined to catch Paul Raeburn out. The millionaire racketeer may have made a mistake, following the killing of a small time crook. Can the ace detective triumph over the evil Raeburn in what are very difficult circumstances?...

Nazi Agents are at work in the neutral countries of Europe - attempting to subvert so as to provide further easy victims for the Third Reich. Dr. Palfrey and the ‘Rescue Squad’ are faced with the challenge and danger of meeting this treachery and overcoming the full might of the German state in...

James Mortimer Liddel is charged with the murder of Lancelot Hay. All, however, is not as it seems and a real conundrum develops for the famed Inspector West of Scotland Yard. There are visiting Americans; false accusations; a trial, and behind it all a spy ring. All seems cut and dried, the file...

There is a heat wave in London and the sporting calendar for the summer is full and exciting. However, there could be an attempt to 'fix' a major horserace; political demonstrations are likely at a cricket match; and obstacles are put in the way of a young African-American succeeding at Wimbledon....

There appears to be an organised plan to attack the police, with many incidents – too many for it to be anything but a concerted campaign by a horrifyingly brutal and ruthless gang. Who are they, and why are they conducting this terrifying campaign? It turns out to be a truly sensational case and,...

Roger West of Scotland Yard, one of their finest and most down to earth detectives, get involved in the callous brutality of the underworld. Cecil Chayter is released from prison after serving twenty years, but there are those that believe he should have incarcerated for longer, whilst others are...

A pattern is developing – murder committed by a man who stops cars being driven by prosperous businessmen – and Roger (‘Handsome’) West of Scotland Yard must solve the case. Muriel Arlen waits for husband Wilfred, but when the key turns in the door it is a masked stranger that enters the house...

An unassuming, quiet Post Office sorter is killed, and Inspector Roger ‘Handsome’ West, Scotland Yard’s most down to earth and brilliant detective is called to investigate. What is the connection with a series of outrageous and bold daylight crimes that have taken place? This is an action packed...

There is a suicide at London Airport, an attempted murder in Kowloon, and pretty young Denise Morrison had previously been brutally strangled in Kensington. Scotland Yard, Interpol, and the Australian Police are all trying to find the link. Then there is an ocean liner with all of its passengers under...

A VIP mysteriously disappears, and a diamond smuggling ring appears to be operating out of South Africa. Chief Superintendent Roger (‘Handsome’) West of Scotland Yard is sent out to investigate, but is lead into difficult and dangerous situations. Back at home, his dutiful and loving wife is worried – is he still as much in love with her and will his luck continue?

Roger (‘Handsome’) West of Scotland Yard investigates from Chelsea, London to Miami. Sir David Marshall, a diplomat concerned with Commonwealth relations, is seemingly involved in a jealous brawl over a woman, but West believes there is more to the matter than meets the eye. His belief is soon vindicated and he sets off on a trail to find the truth.

A series of acid-throwing attacks on young lovers has everyone mystified. Is it the work of young hooligans, or are there more sinister forces at play? Roger ‘Handsome’ West of Scotland Yard must solve the case, and quickly. However, there are many obstacles in his way as he tries to uncover a...

There have been two gruesome murders in a quiet Sussex seaside town and Roger ‘Handsome’ West of Scotland Yard is called to investigate. Lefty, who kills without a thought for his victim, believes only one further frightened girl stands between him and a small fortune. West struggles with the case, and is nauseated by the brutality of the killer, but he must solve it and quickly.