The Toff Steps Out

The Toff Steps Out
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2015-09-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755146425

Paul Laking is dead and the police suspect suicide; a respected magistrate is missing; and telephone wires are cut. And what is this to do with the ‘Mensak Incident’ and the Toff’s fascination with weapons? There are hidden crimes to be uncovered, and it would seem that only the Toff has any chance of getting at the truth. Or has he ...?

The Executioners

The Executioners
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755137272

Roger West of Scotland Yard, gets involved in the callous brutality of the underworld. Chayter is released from prison, but some believe he should have served longer, whilst others are convinced of his innocence. West has to battle with those who want Chayter dead and also fight off any notion that ‘bygones should now be bygones’.

Palfrey Versus The League of Light

Palfrey Versus The League of Light
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2015-09-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755137590

A Darwin explorer, Keith Young, believes he has found radioactivity in a mysterious 'forbidden city', inside an aboriginal reserve. The rock formations are shaped like battlements, towers, walls and streets. At night the "city" glowed with an eerie light, which he considers to be radioactive in origin.

Versus the Baron

Versus the Baron
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755138457

John Mannering, retired jewel thief known as ‘The Baron’, is offered a set of diamonds which have been stolen from the Louvre. He faces a dangerous dilemma; the jewels may lead him to a murderer, but he is also tempted to return to his old ways. He is lead into a dangerous adventure, in which he is kidnapped and threatened with death.

From Murder To A Cathedral

From Murder To A Cathedral
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2011-03-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755125673

Commander Gideon of Scotland Yard is working on a case involving a mysterious man known to photograph young girls in the nude. The girls then vanish. There are also serious internal problems at the Yard. On top of all of this are several cases of vandalism in major churches – but they are threatened with far more than theft and vandalism!

Gideon's Art

Gideon's Art
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2011-03-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755125703

The National Gallery has high security, but a painting is nevertheless stolen. Gideon of Scotland Yard knows of only a few thieves who could pull this off. However, one turns up dead and an art dealer's daughter is kidnapped and a counterfeiting ring moves into town. Clearly, Gideon is facing something both major and mysterious . . .

Nest-Egg for the Baron

Nest-Egg for the Baron
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755137787

John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is in danger. Several murders have taken place and a mysterious gunman pursues him. Behind it all lies a blond woman, who appears to be (at least temporarily) dumb and a nest egg of gold holding five bejewelled eggs. Can he escape danger and at the same time solve the mystery?

What To Do?

What To Do?
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 075513849X

John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is an ex-cracksman, who is now ‘straight’, and also acts to solve crimes. His wife learns that Quinns, a curio shop in London’s Mayfair is for sale, and urges him to buy it. His attempt to do so, however, is shrouded in mystery, and the police wonder if he has once again turned his hand to his old profession.

Death of a Postman

Death of a Postman
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755137159

A Post Office sorter is killed, and Inspector Roger ‘Handsome’ West is called to investigate. What is the connection with a series of outrageous and bold daylight crimes that have taken place? This is an action packed story of tenacity, full of suspense in the face of difficulties which might well defeat a lesser detective.

An Uncivilised Election

An Uncivilised Election
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2011-10-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755126238

Scotland Yard's Commander George Gideon remained convinced that London was civilized. However, he is forced to reconsider when the upcoming election turns into something ugly. Matters take an even stranger turn when it is discovered that a warhead and a small nuclear reactor are missing. Is there a connection? Gideon is left to work it out ....