About
Simon Brett
Simon Brett, born in 1945, is a prolific British crime and comedy writer. He began his career as a scriptwriter for popular television shows like "Doctor Who" and "The Persuaders!" Brett's breakthrough came with the creation of Detective Inspector Charles Paris in his first novel, "A Nice Class of Corpse" (1976). The character became a fan favorite, leading to a series of novels and television adaptations. Brett's other notable works include the Mrs. Pargeter mystery series, the Fethering mystery series, and standalone novels like "After the Funeral" (1987). His novels are known for their witty dialogue, intricate plots, and memorable characters. Brett has received numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Silver Dagger (1984) and the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction (1995). He has also been nominated for the Edgar Award and the Golden Dagger Award. Simon Brett's vast body of work and critical acclaim has solidified his place as one of the most beloved and respected authors in the crime and comedy genres.
Book Series by Simon Brett
Blotto and Twinks Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Blotto, Twinks, and the Ex-King's Daughter | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Dead Dowager Duchess | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Rodents of the Riviera | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Bootlegger's Moll | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and Riddle of the Sphinx | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Heir to the Tsar | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Stars of the Silver Screen | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Intimate Revue | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Great Road Race | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Maharajah's Jewel | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Suspicious Guests | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Conquistadors' Gold | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Phantom Skiers | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Charles Paris Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Cast in Disappearance | 1975 | Buy on Amazon |
| So Much Blood | 1976 | Buy on Amazon |
| Star Trap | 1977 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Amateur Corpse | 1978 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Comedian Dies | 1979 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Side Of The Mike / Mic | 1980 | Buy on Amazon |
| Situation Tragedy | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder Unprompted | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder in the Title | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Not Dead, Only Resting | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Giveaway | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| What Bloody Man is That? | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Series of Murders | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Corporate Bodies | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Reconstructed Corpse | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sicken and So Die | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Room Farce | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Decent Interval | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cinderella Killer | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Deadly Habit | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Decluttering Mysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Clutter Corpse | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Untidy Death | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Waste of a Life | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Messy Murder | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Fethering Mystery Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Body on the Beach | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death on the Downs | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Torso in the Town | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder in the Museum | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hanging in the Hotel | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Witness at the Wedding | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Stabbing in the Stables | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death Under the Dryer | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood at the Bookies | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Poisoning in the Pub | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Shooting in the Shop | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bones Under the Beach Hut | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Guns in the Gallery | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Corpse on the Court | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Strangling on the Stage | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tomb in Turkey | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Killing in the Cafe | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Liar in the Library | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Killer in the Choir | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Guilt at the Garage | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death and the Decorator | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Mrs Pargeter Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Nice Class of Corpse | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mrs., Presumed Dead | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mrs. Pargeter's Package | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mrs. Pargeter's Pound of Flesh | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mrs. Pargeter's Plot | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mrs. Pargeter's Point of Honour | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mrs Pargeter's Principle | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mrs Pargeter's Public Relations | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mrs Pargeter's Patio | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Sod Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| How to Be a Little Sod (Short Story) | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Little Sod's Next Step | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Not Another Little Sod (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
Three Detectives Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Three Detectives and the Missing Superstar | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Three Detectives and the Knight in Armor | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
Simon Brett Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Shock to the System | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Romantic | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| After Henry | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Booker Book | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Christmas Crimes at Puzzel Manor | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Singled Out | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Penultimate Chance Saloon | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Simon Brett Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Bodies (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ways to Kill a Cat (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Method Murder (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Simon Brett Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Tickled to Death | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Box of Tricks | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crime Writers and Other Animals | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Crime in Rhyme and Other Mysterious Fragments | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
Simon Brett Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Baby Tips For Dads (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Baby Tips For Mums (Short Story) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Baby Tips for Grandparents (Short Story) | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| On Second Thoughts | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Simon Brett Plays
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Murder In Play (Short Story) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mr. Quigley's Revenge (Short Story) | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Silhouette (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tale of Little Red Riding Hood (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sleeping Beauty (Short Story) ( With: Unknown) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Putting the Kettle on (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Small Family Murder (Short Story) | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Healthy Grave | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
Simon Brett Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Great Detectives, Or, the Detective Directory | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| 1st Culprit | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Man Who... | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fifty Best Mysteries | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Fine Art of Murder: The Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Malice Domestic 6 | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Once Upon a Crime | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crime Story Collection | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Malice Domestic 10 | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sunken Sailor | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Thou Shalt Not Kill | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Detection Collection | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deadly Pleasures | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bodies in the Bookshop | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sinking Admiral | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ten Year Stretch | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder Takes a Holiday: Classic Crime Stories for Summer | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ink and Daggers | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
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