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The Saint is a long-running mystery series featuring Simon Templar, a charismatic and morally principled detective who operates outside the law. Created by Leslie Charteris in 1928, the series spans novellas, short story collections, and novels, often emphasizing Templar's intelligence, resourcefulness, and ethical code. The stories are set in various locations and frequently explore themes of justice, deception, and adventure, with many volumes published under Charteris's name despite contributions from other writers.
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In the order the books were originally released.
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1928 · Leslie Charteris
Meet the Tiger is an action-adventure novel written by Leslie Charteris. It was first published in England by Ward Lock in September 1928 and in the…
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1929 · Leslie Charteris
Daredevil is a mystery novel written by Leslie Charteris and first published by Ward Lock in 1929. It is Charteris' fourth full-length novel and…
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The book features three thrilling stories centered on Simon Templar, known as the Saint. He operates within the law but often bends it to outwit…
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1930 · Leslie Charteris
Knight Templar is a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris, first published in October 1930. It is the fourth book and third full novel featuring Simon…
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1930 · Leslie Charteris
The Last Hero is a thriller novel by Leslie Charteris, first published in the United Kingdom in May 1930 by Hodder and Stoughton and in the United…
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The book features several stories starring the Saint, a swashbuckling hero created by Leslie Charteris. In one story, the Saint turns businessman and…
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Featuring the Saint is a collection of three mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, first published in the United Kingdom in February 1931 by Hodder…
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She Was a Lady is a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris featuring Simon Templar, also known as The Saint. It was first published in serialized form in…
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Wanted for Murder is a collection of six mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, first published in the United States in August 1931. The book brings…
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1932 · Leslie Charteris
Getaway is a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris, first published in the United Kingdom in September 1932 by Hodder and Stoughton. It is the fifth…
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Saint Versus Scotland Yard is a book by Leslie Charteris, originally titled The Holy Terror, a collection of three mystery novellas first published…
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1933 · Leslie Charteris
Once More the Saint is a collection of three mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, featuring the character Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint."…
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The Brighter Buccaneer is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, first published in the United Kingdom in June 1933 by Hodder and…
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1934 · Leslie Charteris
Boodle is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, first published in the United Kingdom in August 1934 by Hodder and Stoughton. It is the…
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1934 · Leslie Charteris
The Misfortunes of Mr. Teal is a collection of three mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris. It was first published in the United Kingdom in May 1934…
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1934 · Leslie Charteris
The Saint Goes On is a collection of three mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, first published in the United Kingdom in November 1934 by Hodder and…
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In Prohibition-era New York, crime dominates the city, with gangsters running rampant and paying judges to look the other way. Honest police officers…
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1936 · Leslie Charteris
Saint Overboard is a 1936 mystery novel by Leslie Charteris, part of a long series featuring Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint." The novel was…
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1937 · Leslie Charteris
The Ace of Knaves is a collection of three mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1937 in the United Kingdom by Hodder and…
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Thieves' Picnic is a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris that features Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint," a crime fighter inspired by Robin…
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1938 · Leslie Charteris
Follow the Saint is a collection of three mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, featuring the criminal and crimefighter Simon Templar, alias The…
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Simon Templar, also known as the Saint, navigates a series of clever and daring situations in this novel by Leslie Charteris. He handles a fire,…
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1939 · Leslie Charteris
The Happy Highwayman is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1939 by Hodder and Stoughton in the United Kingdom and…
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The Saint in Miami is a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris featuring Simon Templar, alias The Saint. Unlike most prior volumes, its first edition came…
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The Saint Goes West is a collection of three mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1942. It was released in the United States by…
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The Saint Steps In is a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris featuring Simon Templar, also known as The Saint. First published in 1943, it was initially…
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1944 · Leslie Charteris
The Saint on Guard is a collection of two mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1944 in the United States and 1945 in the United…
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1946 · Leslie Charteris
The Saint Sees It Through is a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris, featuring the character Simon Templar, also known as The Saint. The book was first…
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Call for the Saint is a collection of two mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, published in 1948 in the United States by The Crime Club and in the…
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1948 · Leslie Charteris
Saint Errant is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1948 in the United States and 1949 in the United Kingdom. It is…
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1953 · Leslie Charteris
The Saint in Europe is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1953 in the United States and 1954 in the United…
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The Saint on the Spanish Main is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1955 by The Crime Club in the United States…
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1956 · Leslie Charteris
The Saint Around the World is a collection of six short stories by Leslie Charteris, published in 1956 in the United States by The Crime Club and in…
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Six previously unpublished stories in Italy feature the imaginative adventures of Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint." A bold and elusive Robin…
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1958 · Leslie Charteris
Señor Saint is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1958 in the United States and 1959 in the United Kingdom. The…
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The Saint to the Rescue is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1959 in the United States by The Crime Club. A…
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Trust the Saint is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, first published in October 1962 by The Crime Club in the United States and by…
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The Saint in the Sun is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, featuring the Robin Hood-inspired crimefighter Simon Templar, whom…
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1968 · Leslie Charteris
"Bet on the Saint" is an unpublished novel by Fleming Lee, featuring the character of Simon Templar, a criminal who becomes a detective. Simon…
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1968 · Leslie Charteris
The Saint on TV is a collection of two mystery novellas by Fleming Lee, featuring the sleuth Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint," a character…
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The Saint Returns is a collection of two mystery novellas by Fleming Lee, featuring the sleuth Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint." The…
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1969 · Michael Pertwee and Leslie Charteris
The Saint Abroad is a collection of two mystery novellas by Fleming Lee, featuring the sleuth Simon Templar, a character originally created by Leslie…
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1970 · Leslie Charteris
The Saint in Pursuit is a 1970 mystery novel featuring Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint." The book was written by Fleming Lee and adapted from…
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The Saint and the People Importers is a 1971 mystery novel featuring Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint." It was written by Leslie Charteris,…
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Catch the Saint is a collection of two mystery novellas by Fleming Lee, based on stories by Norman Worker. The book continues the adventures of Simon…
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1976 · Leslie Charteris
The Saint and the Hapsburg Necklace is a 1976 mystery novel featuring Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint." The book was written by Christopher…
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Send for the Saint is a collection of two mystery novellas by Peter Bloxsom. The stories are based on original works by John Kruse and Donald James,…
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The Saint in Trouble is a collection of two mystery novellas by Terence Feely (writing as Graham Weaver), continuing the adventures of the sleuth…
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1979 · Leslie Charteris
The Saint and the Templar Treasure is a 1979 mystery novel featuring Simon Templar, known as "The Saint." It was written by Graham Weaver and Donne…
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1979
The Saint's Lady is an unpublished novel by Joy Martin that features Simon Templar, a criminal-turned-detective originally created by Leslie…
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Count On the Saint is a collection of two mystery novellas written by Graham Weaver and Donne Avenell. The stories feature Simon Templar, also known…
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Salvage for the Saint is a 1983 mystery novel featuring the character of Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint." The book was written by Peter…
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1997 · Burl Barer and Leslie Charteris
Capture the Saint is a 1997 mystery novel by Burl Barer, featuring the character of Simon Templar, alias "The Saint," who was created by Leslie…
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The Saint is a mystery novel written by Burl Barer and published by Pocket Books in 1997. The book is based on the screenplay for the film The Saint,…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Saint books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Meet the Tiger”. Start with “Meet the Tiger.”
How many books are in the The Saint series?
We list 54 books by Leslie Charteris , published between 1928–1997.
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