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Arthur William Upfield

1 series 27 books in order

Arthur Upfield was an Anglo-Australian geologist who later became an author of detective fiction. His work was set in outback Australia, where he drew on his knowledge of the region. Upfield is known for writing stories that feature a unique setting and incorporate elements of the Australian landscape. He was an Australian writer who contributed to the genre of detective fiction.

Born
1890
Known for
Bony

Series by Arthur William Upfield

Bony

27 books in order · 1929–1961

  1. The Barrakee Mystery

    1929 · Arthur William Upfield

    The Barrakee Mystery (1929) is a novel by Australian writer Arthur Upfield. It is the second book he wrote and his first crime novel. The story…

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  2. The Sands of Windee

    1931 · Arthur William Upfield

    The Sands of Windee is a mystery novel by Arthur Upfield featuring his recurring character Detective Inspector Napoleon "Bony" Bonaparte. The story…

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  3. Wings Above the Diamantina

    1936 · Arthur William Upfield

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  4. Mr Jelly's Business

    1937 · Arthur William Upfield

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  5. Winds of Evil

    1937 · Arthur William Upfield

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  6. Cover of The Bone Is Pointed

    The Bone Is Pointed

    1938 · Arthur William Upfield

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  7. Cover of The Mystery of Swordfish Reef

    The Mystery of Swordfish Reef

    1939 · Arthur William Upfield

    An intriguing case for Detective-Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte begins on a calm October day in an Australian seaside town when three men set out to…

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  8. Cover of Bushranger of the Skies

    Bushranger of the Skies

    1940 · Arthur William Upfield

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  9. Cover of The Devil's Steps

    The Devil's Steps

    1940 · Arthur William Upfield

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  10. Death of a Swagman

    1945 · Arthur William Upfield

    Death of a Swagman by Arthur William Upfield is a mystery novel featuring Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte, known as "Bony," who investigates…

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How many books has Arthur William Upfield written?

We list 27 books by Arthur William Upfield across 1 series, published between 1929–1961 — each shown in full reading order.

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Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Sands of Windee.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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