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Arthur William Upfield

1890–1964

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 Sands of Windee

    1931 · Arthur William Upfield

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  2. Wings Above the Diamantina

    1936 · Arthur William Upfield

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  3. Mr Jelly's Business

    1937 · Arthur William Upfield

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  4. Winds of Evil

    1937 · Arthur William Upfield

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  5. The Bone Is Pointed

    1938 · Arthur William Upfield

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  6. The Mystery of Swordfish Reef

    1939 · Arthur William Upfield

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  7. Bushranger of the Skies

    1940 · Arthur William Upfield

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  8. Death of a Swagman

    1945 · Arthur William Upfield

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  9. The Devil's Steps

    1946 · Arthur William Upfield

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  10. An Author Bites the Dust

    1948 · Arthur William Upfield

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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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