John Creasey

1908–1973

1 series 11 books in order 1 standalone book

John Creasey was an English crime and science fiction writer who authored more than six hundred novels under twenty-eight different pseudonyms. He created several recurring characters, including The Toff, Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, Inspector Roger West, The Baron, Doctor Emmanuel Cellini, and Doctor Stanislaus Alexander Palfrey. The character of Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard inspired the television series Gideon's Way and the 1958 film Gideon's Day. The Baron character was adapted into a 1960s television series starring Steve Forrest.

Born: 1908
Known for: Department Z

Series by John Creasey

Department Z

10 books in order · 1969–1972

The terror trap

1969 · John Creasey
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Days of danger

1970 · John Creasey
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Island of peril

1970 · John Creasey
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Panic!

1970 · John Creasey
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The Mark of the Crescent

1970 · John Creasey

The Mark of the Crescent is a mystery novel centered on a series of murders linked by a mysterious organisation known as the Mark of the Crescent.…
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Menace!

1971 · John Creasey
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Redhead

1971 · John Creasey
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A kind of prisoner

1972 · John Creasey
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Sabotage

1972 · John Creasey
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The Black Spiders

1972 · John Creasey
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Standalone books

The Toff and the Kidnapped Child

1960
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Creasey written?

We list 11 books by John Creasey across 1 series, published between 1960–1972 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Creasey's books?

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

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