Joseph Jefferson Farjeon Reading Order
5 series · 186 books
Joseph Jefferson Farjeon was a prolific English mystery writer whose career spanned multiple decades and encompassed novels, plays, and screenplays. Born into a literary family, Farjeon crafted intricate crime narratives that earned him recognition as a significant voice in British detective fiction, particularly through his Ben series featuring the resourceful vagrant protagonist. His diverse body of work, spanning from the Victorian era into the twenty-first century, includes psychological thrillers, standalone mysteries, and short fiction that showcase his skill at constructing suspenseful plots with compelling characters.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Ben The Tramp Series
Complete7 books (1926–1952)
The Ben The Tramp series consists of seven mystery novels by Joseph Jefferson Farjeon, published between 1926 and 1952. These detective stories should be read in publication order, beginning with No. 17 (also titled Murderer's Trail or Phantom Fingers) and continuing through Ben Sees It Through, Ben on the Job, Little God Ben, Detective Ben, and concluding with Number Nineteen. The complete series blends mystery and literary fiction elements across its span of over two decades.
Start with No. 17, the first of 7 books in the Ben The Tramp series.
Start this series with No. 17
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British Library Crime Classics Series
Ongoing103 books (1862–2024)
The British Library Crime Classics is an ongoing anthology series spanning 102 mystery and thriller titles published from 1862 to 2024. Rather than works by a single author, the series collects rare and historically significant crime fiction from various writers, each book standing as an independent story. Readers should follow the publication order, beginning with Charles Warren Adams's The Notting Hill Mystery and progressing through works by John Dickson Carr, Anthony Berkeley, Freeman Crofts, and many others. This curated collection resurrects forgotten gems and landmark detective stories from the golden age of British crime fiction.
Start with The Notting Hill Mystery(By: Charles Warren Adams), the first of 102 books in the British Library Crime Classics series.
Start this series with The Notting Hill Mystery(By: Charles Warren Adams)
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete74 books (1924–1955)
Joseph Jefferson Farjeon wrote 74 standalone mystery and thriller novels between 1924 and 1955, creating a complete body of work that spans three decades of crime fiction. Though each novel stands alone with its own plot and characters, readers interested in exploring his prolific output should begin with The Confusing Friendship and proceed in publication order through titles like The Master Criminal, Little Things That Happen, and The Crooks' Shadow. Farjeon's standalone approach allows readers to enjoy individual mysteries without committing to a long narrative arc, making his extensive catalog accessible for both casual and devoted mystery enthusiasts.
Start with The Confusing Friendship, the first of 74 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Confusing Friendship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joseph Jefferson Farjeon written?
- Joseph Jefferson Farjeon has written 186 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1862 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Joseph Jefferson Farjeon series?
- Here are the first books in Joseph Jefferson Farjeon's series: Ben The Tramp: No. 17; British Library Crime Classics: The Notting Hill Mystery(By: Charles Warren Adams).
- What order should I read Joseph Jefferson Farjeon's books?
- We recommend reading Joseph Jefferson Farjeon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Joseph Jefferson Farjeon still writing new books?
- Yes, Joseph Jefferson Farjeon has 1 ongoing series: British Library Crime Classics.