Thomas Littlejohn

Thomas Littlejohn

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Dive into the intriguing world of George Bellairs' Thomas Littlejohn series, where the compassionate and astute Inspector navigates scandal-laden small communities, unraveling clever plots infused with wit and humor in this captivating blend of crime fiction that keeps readers on the edge of their seat.

In a world steeped in intrigue and shadowy secrets, Detective Thomas Littlejohn is the relentless force that stirs the still waters of murder and deception. Set against the backdrop of post-war England, where dark alleyways echo with whispers of the past, every case brings with it a new layer of complexity that tests Littlejohn’s keen intellect and unwavering resolve. Driven by a deep-rooted sense of justice, he navigates a series of chilling mysteries—from the enigma of a headless Jesuist whose secrets refuse to be buried, to the haunting melody of a dead march that unravels the fate of a lost soul. With each turn, Littlejohn confronts not only the malevolent forces at play but also the ghosts of his own convictions, revealing a world where every victim's story is interwoven with the living's desperation for truth. As rain-soaked landscapes and brooding villages serve as both stage and character in these meticulously crafted tales, themes of guilt, redemption, and the ever-elusive search for justice unfold. Dive into a gripping tapestry of crime and consequence where each twist deepens the enigma, and witness how one man’s pursuit reverberates across the lives he seeks to save. Will you join Littlejohn in his relentless quest for answers, or will the shadows close in, silencing the truth forever? Discover the chilling narratives that await within each page of the Thomas Littlejohn series, and succumb to the allure of mystery and suspense that beckons you onward.

Books in this Series

Thomas Littlejohn

Littlejohn on Leave

Published in 1941

The Four Unfaithful Servants

Published in 1942

Death of a Busybody

Published in 1942

The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack

Published in 1942

The Case of the Seven Whistlers

Published in 1944

He'd Rather Be Dead

Published in 1945

Calamity at Harwood

Published in 1945

Death in the Night Watches

Published in 1946

The Case of the Scared Rabbits

Published in 1946

The Crime at Halfpenny Bridge

Published in 1946

Death on the Last Train

Published in 1948

Outrage on Gallows Hill

Published in 1949

The Case of the DeMented Spiv

Published in 1949

The Case of the Famished Parson

Published in 1949

Half-Mast for the Deemster

Published in 1950

The Case of the Headless Jesuit

Published in 1950

Dead March for Penelope Blow

Published in 1951

Death in Dark Glasses

Published in 1952

Crime in Lepers' Hollow

Published in 1952

A Knife for Harry Dodd

Published in 1953

Corpses in Enderby

Published in 1954

The Cursing Stones Murder

Published in 1954

Death in Room Five

Published in 1955

Death Treads Softly

Published in 1956

Death Drops the Pilot

Published in 1956

Death in High Provence

Published in 1957

Death Sends for the Doctor

Published in 1957

Corpse at the Carnival

Published in 1958

Murder Makes Mistakes

Published in 1958

Bones in the Wilderness

Published in 1959

Toll the Bell for Murder

Published in 1959

Death in the Fearful Night

Published in 1960

Death in Despair

Published in 1960

Death of a Tin God

Published in 1961

The Body in the Dumb River

Published in 1961

Murder Masquerade

Published in 1961

The Tormentors

Published in 1962

Death Before Breakfast

Published in 1962

Death in the Wasteland

Published in 1963

Death of a Shadow

Published in 1964

Surfeit of Suspects

Published in 1964

Death Spins the Wheel

Published in 1965

Strangers Among the Dead

Published in 1966

Intruder in the Dark

Published in 1966

Death in Desolation

Published in 1967

Single ticket to Death

Published in 1967

Fatal Alibi

Published in 1968

Murder Gone Mad

Published in 1968

Tycoon's Death-Bed

Published in 1970

Pomeroy Deceased

Published in 1971

The Night They Killed Joss Varran

Published in 1971

Murder Adrift

Published in 1972

Devious Murder

Published in 1973

Fear Round About

Published in 1975

All Roads to Sospel

Published in 1977

The Downhill Ride Of Leeman Popple

Published in 1979

An Old Man Dies

Published in 1980

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