
Thomas Littlejohn
Series byDive 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