The Arrogant Artist

The Arrogant Artist
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755145321

A quandary for John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’). A young brash artist is found half-dead, with a noose around his neck, on the same day he had attempted to get Mannering to finance his career. The artist's terrified girlfriend desperately seeks help. Has the man tried to kill himself, or is it a case of attempted murder?

Attack And Defence

Attack And Defence
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755139135

John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) owns Quinns, dealing in antique and precious stones. Used to solving seemingly impossible crimes, this time he is the victim. A man seizes diamonds, strikes ‘The Baron’, and makes off. Mannering is taken to hospital and whilst Scotland Yard is working hard on the case, they have very little to go on.

What To Do?

What To Do?
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755152271

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.

Murder: One, Two, Three

Murder: One, Two, Three
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755137779

There have been two gruesome murders in a quiet Sussex seaside town and Roger ‘Handsome’ West of Scotland Yard is called in. Lefty, who kills without a thought for his victim, believes only one further victim stands between him and a small fortune. West struggles with the case, but he must solve it and quickly.

A Sharp Rise in Crime

A Sharp Rise in Crime
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755137981

A deception is planned to try and stop corruption and deal with vice crimes that reach up to the highest levels. Scotland Yard announces its best detective, Roger West, is dead. The story is credible, as West has recently been the target of would-be assassins. Meanwhile, West attempts to penetrate the circles in which the conspirators operate.

The Legion of the Lost

The Legion of the Lost
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755137612

As World War II enters the ‘beginning of the end’, Dr. Palfrey and Z5 are tasked with locating many of the doctors, scientists and other prominent people who have been imprisoned by the Nazis all over Europe. This action packed adventure follows progress as they proceed from the Baltic to the very heart of the enemy’s stronghold: Berlin.

A Salute

A Salute
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2015-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755137930

A young employee of a Gallery is suspected of stealing jewellery. The crimes she is accused of then grows to include arson, and even murder. John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) comes to her aid and believes she is being framed, but the evidence grows and as Mannering draws closer to the truth, those he suspects start to die - the intrigue deepens.

Double for the Toff

Double for the Toff
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2015-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 075513723X

Two puzzling seemingly unconnected cases are presented to ‘The Toff’, with requests for help. Isabel Cole’s fiancée is accused of murder and Cedric Dwight is being pursued by a gang of hoodlums. Both are urgent and complex cases and it seems that he will have to choose between them. There is absolutely no connection between the cases and yet ....

If Anything Happens to Hester

If Anything Happens to Hester
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755137469

John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’), retired jewel thief and shop owner in London’s Mayfair, sets off to find a missing girl and subsequently becomes involved in a convoluted plot involving blackmail, theft and murder. There is also danger lurking for Mannering as he nears what he assumes to be the finish, but is it?

Travelling Crimes

Travelling Crimes
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2011-12-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755125754

London's transportation system is experiencing a crime wave, with a ruthless gang victimising unsuspecting commuters. There are also all of the usual thefts and 'ordinary' crimes to deal with. With murders occurring on buses, any passenger may be a target. Panic ensues and only one man, George Gideon, can remove the fear . . .