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Home Front Detective

by Edward Marston

11 books Started 2011 Latest 2024
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The Home Front Detective is a Horror / Historical Fiction series by Edward Marston, comprising 11 books published between 2011 and 2024. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
A Bespoke Murder cover 1 A Bespoke Murder 2011 Buy from Amazon
An Instrument of Slaughter cover 2 An Instrument of Slaughter 2012 Buy from Amazon
3 Five Dead Canaries 2013 Buy from Amazon
Deeds of Darkness cover 4 Deeds of Darkness 2014 Buy from Amazon
Dance of Death cover 5 Dance of Death 2015 Buy from Amazon
6 The Enemy Within 2016 Buy from Amazon
Under Attack cover 7 Under Attack 2017 Buy from Amazon
The Unseen Hand cover 8 The Unseen Hand 2019 Buy from Amazon
Orders to Kill cover 9 Orders to Kill 2021 Buy from Amazon
10 Danger of Defeat 2023 Buy from Amazon
11 Spring Offensive 2024 Buy from Amazon

Edward Marston is a British author known for his historical mystery novels and historical fiction. He was born in Surrey, England in 1940 and developed a passion for reading and writing from a young age. Marston's debut novel, "An Ill Wind," was published in 1975 and introduced Detective Superintendent Harry Dobbs, a recurring character in several of his subsequent works. He has written over 40 novels, including the "Railway Detective" and "Home Front Detective" series, set during World War II. Marston's novels have garnered critical acclaim for their well-researched historical settings, intricate plots, and engaging characters. He has won numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger Award for "Reputation for Violence" (1981) and the Historical Dagger Award for "The Railway Detective" (1998). Marston's works continue to entertain readers with their blend of historical authenticity and gripping mystery.

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