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Cecil John Charles Street

1884–1965

2 series 59 books in order

Cecil John Charles Street, born 1884 and died 1965, was a British army officer and a prolific writer of detective stories. He authored more than 140 novels under multiple pen names: John Rhode, mostly featuring academic Dr. Priestley; Miles Burton, mostly featuring retired naval officer Desmond Merrion; and Cecil Waye.

Born
1884
Known for
Dr. Priestley detective novels, Desmond Merrion detective stories

Series by Cecil John Charles Street

Dr. Priestley detective novels

46 books in order · 1927–1953

Desmond Merrion detective stories

13 books in order · 1930–1951

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Cecil John Charles Street written?

We list 59 books by Cecil John Charles Street across 2 series, published between 1927–1953 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Cecil John Charles Street's books?

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

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