John Bude Reading Order
1 series · 15 books
British mystery writer Ernest Elmore crafted suspenseful novels under the pseudonym John Bude, establishing himself as a master of intricate plots and compelling detective fiction. Working primarily in the golden age of crime writing, Bude produced fifteen standalone mysteries that showcased his talent for weaving tension and clever twists throughout his narratives. His work remains notable for its atmospheric storytelling and the shrewd puzzles that define his contribution to British mystery literature.
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Standalone Novels Series
15 books
John Bude wrote 15 standalone detective novels published in the mid-twentieth century, with A Glut of Red Herrings marking the beginning of the series. These mysteries are best read in publication order, starting with the 1934 title and progressing through titles like The Cornish Coast Murder, The Lake District Murder, and The Sussex Downs murder, which showcase Bude's regional detective fiction style. The series concludes with Trouble a-Brewing, though the exact completion date and current availability status of all entries remain uncertain.
Start with A Glut of Red Herrings, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Glut of Red Herrings |
| 2 | A Telegram from Le Touquet |
| 3 | A twist of the rope |
| 4 | Another Man's Shadow |
| 5 | Death Makes a Prophet |
| 6 | Death Steals the Show |
| 7 | Death deals a double |
| 8 | Death in White Pyjamas & Death Knows No Calendar |
| 9 | Death on the Riviera |
| 10 | The Cheltenham Square murder |
| 11 | The Cornish Coast Murder |
| 12 | The Lake District Murder |
| 13 | The Sussex Downs murder |
| 14 | The night the fog came down |
| 15 | Trouble a-Brewing |
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