About
Edward Marston
Edward Marston is a British author known for his historical mystery novels and historical fiction. He was born in Surrey, England in 1940 and developed a passion for reading and writing from a young age. Marston's debut novel, "An Ill Wind," was published in 1975 and introduced Detective Superintendent Harry Dobbs, a recurring character in several of his subsequent works. He has written over 40 novels, including the "Railway Detective" and "Home Front Detective" series, set during World War II. Marston's novels have garnered critical acclaim for their well-researched historical settings, intricate plots, and engaging characters. He has won numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger Award for "Reputation for Violence" (1981) and the Historical Dagger Award for "The Railway Detective" (1998). Marston's works continue to entertain readers with their blend of historical authenticity and gripping mystery.
Book Series by Edward Marston
Action Scene Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Bushranger (Short Story) | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Skydive (Short Story) | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Seabird (Short Story) | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Snowstorm (Short Story) | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
Alan Saxon Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet Hole | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Double Eagle | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Green Murder | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bermuda Grass | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Honolulu Play-Off ( As: Keith Miles) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Flagstick | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
Architecture Mysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Murder at the Arizona Biltmore | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Homicide in Chicago | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Bow Street Rivals Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow of the Hangman | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Steps to the Gallows | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Date with the Executioner | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fugitive from the Grave | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rage of the Assassin | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Captain Rawson Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier of Fortune | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Drums of War | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fire and Sword | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Under Siege | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Very Murdering Battle | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
Christopher Redmayne Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The King's Evil | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Amorous Nightingale | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Repentant Rake | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Frost Fair | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Parliament House | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Painted Lady | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
Dillman & Masefield / Ocean Liner Mysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Murder on the Lusitania | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder on the Mauretania | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder on the Minnesota | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder on the Caronia | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder on the Marmora | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder on the Salsette | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder on the Oceanic | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder on the Celtic | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
Domesday Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Wolves of Savernake | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Ravens of Blackwater | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Dragons of Archenfield | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lions of the North | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Serpents Of Harbledown | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Stallions of Woodstock | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hawks of Delamere | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wildcats of Exeter | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Foxes of Warwick | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Owls of Gloucester | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Elephants of Norwich | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
Elizabethan Theater Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen's Head | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Merry Devils | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Trip to Jerusalem | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Nine Giants | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mad Courtesan | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Silent Woman | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Roaring Boy | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Laughing Hangman | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Fair Maid of Bohemia | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wanton Angel | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Devil's Apprentice | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bawdy Basket | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Vagabond Clown | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Counterfeit Crank | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Malevolent Comedy | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Princess of Denmark | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Frankenstein Horror Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon's Teeth | 1973 | Buy on Amazon |
Home Front Detective Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Bespoke Murder | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Instrument of Slaughter | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Five Dead Canaries | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deeds of Darkness | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dance of Death | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Enemy Within | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Under Attack | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Unseen Hand | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Orders to Kill | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Danger of Defeat | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Spring Offensive | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Inspector Robert Colbeck Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Railway Detective | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Excursion Train | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Railway Viaduct | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Iron Horse | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder on the Brighton Express | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Silver Locomotive Mystery | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Railway to the Grave | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood on the Line | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Stationmaster's Farewell | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Peril on the Royal Train | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Ticket to Oblivion | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Timetable of Death | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Signal for Vengeance | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Circus Train Conspiracy | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Christmas Railway Mystery | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Points of Danger | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fear on the Phantom Special | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Slaughter in the Sapperton Tunnel | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tragedy on the Branch Line | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Railway Detective's Christmas Case | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death at the Terminus | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder in Transit | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mystery at the Station Hotel | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Inspector Robert Colbeck Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Inspector Colbeck's Casebook | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Merlin Richards Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Murder in Perspective | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Saint's Rest | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
Sin Bin Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Iggy (Short Story) | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Melanie (Short Story) | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tariq (Short Story) | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bev (Short Story) | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
Edward Marston Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Summer | 1975 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Warrior Kings | 1978 | Buy on Amazon |
| Marco Polo | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| We'll Meet Again | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Breaks | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Boys from the Blackstuff | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Finest Swordsman in All France | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
Edward Marston Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Murder, Ancient And Modern | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
Edward Marston Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Archive (Short Story) | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
Peter Lovesey Short Stories/Novellas with Peter Lovesey
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Vandals ( By: Peter Lovesey) | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Crime of Miss Oyster Brown (Short Story) ( By: Peter Lovesey) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Parrot is Forever (Short Story) ( By: Peter Lovesey) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Corbett Correspondence (Short Story) ( With: Peter Lovesey) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
Edward Marston Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Malice Domestic 6 | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sunken Sailor | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
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