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Freeman Wills Crofts

    June 1, 1879 – April 11, 1957

    Freeman Wills Crofts was a master of the detective genre, bringing the precision of a railway engineer to his works. His stories are renowned for their intricate plots and realistic depiction of mysteries, often set against the backdrop of travel and transport. Readers appreciate his ability to build suspense and construct logical narratives, earning him acclaim from critics and admirers alike. Crofts expertly utilized details to create believable and compelling detective novels.

    Freeman Wills Crofts
    Inspector French: The End of Andrew Harrison
    Inspector French: Fear Comes to Chalfont
    Inspector French and the Starvel Hollow Tragedy
    Inspector French and the Loss of the 'Jane Vosper'
    Inspector French: Sudden Death
    Inspector French: Found Floating
    • 2024

      The Starvel Hollow tragedy

      An Inspector French case

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Set in the backdrop of a tragic event, this Inspector French case delves into a gripping mystery that has captivated readers over time. The narrative combines classic storytelling with a focus on the investigative prowess of Inspector French. Alpha Editions has ensured the preservation of this significant work by reformatting and retyping it for modern readers, providing a clear and accessible text that honors the original while making it suitable for present and future generations.

      The Starvel Hollow tragedy
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2022
    • 2022

      A classic crime novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, 'The King of Detective Story Writers', featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television.

      Inspector French: Golden Ashes
    • 2022
    • 2022
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    • 2022

      This special expanded edition of Freeman Wills Crofts' classic crime novel includes a unique commentary by Superintendent Walter Hambrook of Scotland Yard, never before published in book form.

      Inspector French: Found Floating
    • 2020

      To mark the publishing centenary of Freeman Wills Crofts, 'The King of Detective Story Writers', this is one of six classic crime novels being issued in 2020 featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television.

      Inspector French and the Mystery on Southampton Water