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The Anthony Gethryn series, written by Philip MacDonald and published between 1924 and 1959, follows the investigations of Anthony Gethryn, a former Secret Service agent turned journalist. Each novel centers on Gethryn solving mysteries, often involving complex cases with multiple suspects and shifting loyalties. The series is rooted in the tradition of classic detective fiction, with a focus on logical deduction and atmospheric settings.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1924 · Philip MacDonald
Anthony Gethryn, an ex-Secret Service agent working for a newspaper, is assigned to cover the murder of Cabinet minister John Hoode, who was…
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1928 · Philip MacDonald
The White Crow is a 1928 book by Philip MacDonald. It is book 2 of the series Anthony Gethryn.
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1930 · Philip MacDonald
The Link is a 1930 book by Philip MacDonald. It is book 3 of the series Anthony Gethryn.
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1930 · Philip MacDonald
The Noose is a 1930 detective novel by British author Philip MacDonald, part of his series featuring the investigator Anthony Gethryn. It was…
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1931 · Philip MacDonald
The Choice is a 1931 book by Philip MacDonald. It is book 5 of the series Anthony Gethryn.
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1931 · Philip MacDonald
The Wraith is a 1931 book by Philip MacDonald. It is book 6 of the series Anthony Gethryn.
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1932 · Philip MacDonald
Rope to Spare is a 1932 book by Philip MacDonald. It is book 7 of the series Anthony Gethryn.
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1932 · Philip MacDonald
The Crime Conductor is a 1932 book by Philip MacDonald. It is book 8 of the series Anthony Gethryn.
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1933 · Philip MacDonald
Death on My Left is a 1933 book by Philip MacDonald. It is book 9 of the series Anthony Gethryn.
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1938 · Philip MacDonald
Warrant for X is a 1938 book by Philip MacDonald. It is book 10 of the series Anthony Gethryn.
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1959 · Philip MacDonald
The List of Adrian Messenger is a 1959 novel by Philip MacDonald that was adapted into a 1963 American mystery film directed by John Huston. The film…
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What order should I read the Anthony Gethryn books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The rasp”. Start with “The rasp.”
How many books are in the Anthony Gethryn series?
We list 11 books by Philip MacDonald , published between 1924–1959.
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