Morse serves as a senior cid officer with the thames valley police based in england. Inspector morse series book series kindle edition. He has twice won britains gold dagger award for the best crime novel of the year for the books the wench is dead and the way through the woods. I dont believe he appeared in the episode, death of the self either but other fans have said that he appears in. After 12 books, not only was dexter at the top of his game as a writer, we are also so invested in morse character that he has become like family that cranky bachelor uncle who every female in the family wants to fix, and every male envies. Colin dexters appearances in morse, lewis and endeavour. Inspector morse is a fictional detective created by english novelist colin dexter. Dexter does so well, so brilliantly, is weave a thick, cerebral story chockfull of literary references and clever red herrings. Colin dexters inspector morse books in order cartire. The crime writer, 86, was known for his novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and later. Colin dexters voice recorded august 2007 from the bbc radio 4 programme bookclub norman colin dexter obe 29 september 1930 21 march 2017 was an english crime writer known for his inspector morse series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an itv television series, inspector morse, from 1987 to 2000.
Although he is most famously known for his inspector morse series of novels, he has written a few novellas and short stories as well. Jan 25, 2019 the silent world of nicholas quinn by colin dexter 1977 no human action happens by pure chance unconnected with other happenings, none is incapable of explanation. However, to inspector morse, something is out of order, and soon he begins digging into the case despite the fact that different detectives are usually not pleased together. The first of the inspector morse and the first novel from colin dexter, this book was originally published in 1975 in january and was to mark the onset of a longrunning franchise. His works includes both learning books, stand alone novels and series stories like inspector morse. Sort title title genre genre date oldest date newest the other half. Colin dexter bestselling fiction and nonfiction books. Below is a list of colin dexters inspector morse books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order.
Inspector morse creator colin dexter dead at 86 books the. His thirteenth and final inspector morse book, the remorseful day, was published in 1999. Dont miss a single colin dexter inspector morse book and read them all in the best order. He died on march 21, 2017 in oxford, oxfordshire, england. Colin dexter won many awards for his novels including the cwa gold dagger and silver dagger awards. Detective chief inspector endeavour morse, gm, is the eponymous fictional character in the series of detective novels by british author colin dexter. Colin dexter books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. The silent world of nicholas quinn by colin dexter 1977 no human action happens by pure chance unconnected with other happenings, none is incapable of explanation. His characters have spawned a sequel series, lewis, and a prequel series, endeavour.
The dead of jericho, service of all the dead, the silent world of nicholas quinn by colin dexter 4. Mar 21, 2017 colin dexter died peacefully yesterday aged 86 at his home in oxford liked to claim that morse was born on a wet afternoon in north wales there have also been 17 episodes of the endeavour series. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading inspector morse. Mar 21, 2017 colin dexter, the author behind detective inspector morse and his adventures solving mysteries in oxfordshire, has died at the age of 86, with the top names in crime writing lining up to pay.
The appearances of colin dexter in inspector morse. If you are a true crime fiction aficionado, then colin dexter must be one of your beloved authors. Colin dexters inspector morse books in order pan macmillan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Interview with colin dexter excerpts in 1972 during a rainy holiday in wales with his family, colin dexter sat in the kitchen, exasperated, after reading a boring crime novel. These are videos of all colin dexters appearances in the series, inspector morse. Norman colin dexter obe 29 september 1930 21 march 2017 was an english crime writer known for his inspector morse series of novels, which were. Morse works as a senior criminal investigation department officer with the. One of thirteen, it sets up the series establishing both the tone and the character. Each episode of this detective drama was two hours long, with the show airing on the itv network. The inspector morse book series by colin dexter includes books last bus to woodstock, last seen wearing, the silent world of nicholas quinn, and several more. Colin dexter books into movies the success of the inspector morse books was such that the series was adapted into dozens of episodes of a television show called inspector morse.
On television, he appears in the 33episode drama series inspector morse 19872000, in which john thaw played the character, as well as the 2012 prequel series endeavour, portrayed by shaun evans. The story is well told with morse getting himself in a romantic entanglement that he probably shouldnt be in. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read inspector morse. As aforesaid, the inspector morse series by colin dexter has different novels released within a period of 25 years. Colin dexter, in full norman colin dexter, born september 29, 1930, stamford, lincolnshire, englanddied march 21, 2017, oxford, british author who wrote acclaimed mystery novels featuring the erudite and curmudgeonly chief inspector morse. The death of sylvia kaye figured dramatically in thursday afternoons edition of. After 12 books, not only was dexter at the top of his game as a writer, we are also so invested in morse character that he has become like family that cranky bachelor uncle who every female in the family wants to. The complete series list for an inspector morse mystery colin dexter. Last bus to woodstock is the novel that began colin dexters phenomenally successful inspector morse series. Mar 17, 2020 colin dexter, in full norman colin dexter, born september 29, 1930, stamford, lincolnshire, englanddied march 21, 2017, oxford, british author who wrote acclaimed mystery novels featuring the erudite and curmudgeonly chief inspector morse. Colin dexter inspector morse books checklist in series order with summaries updated 2017 summaries, checklist and ordering information for all inspector morse novels dont miss a single colin dexter inspector morse book and read them all in the best order. Inspector morses hunt for answers kicks off with a tabloid journalist, winds through the strip clubs of soho, then returns to oxford, where two senior dons and their wives battle for a plum promotion.
Colin did not appear in the episodes, ghosts in the machine, promised land, the. The first three novels ebook written by colin dexter. From the author of the inspector morse series, a short story about a freelance investigator and what should be a simple case. Featuring the first three books in colin dexters classic crime series starring inspector morse. Inspector morse mysteries series collection colin dexter 14 books set last bus by colin dexter 5 jul 2002. He decided to try his hand at writing a book himself and the result was last bus to woodstock 1975.
The series novels were written between 1975 and 1999. Colin dexters morse is a superb creation and much nastier in the books than on tv save the late colin dexter, writer and creator of inspector morse, at his home in oxford in 2007 credit. The remorseful day inspector morse mysteries by colin dexter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nevertheless, to inspector morse, something is out of order, and shortly he begins digging into the case regardless that other detectives are usually not happy together. This little book includes story summaries, checklist and links for easy ordering. Mar 21, 2017 colin dexter, who created inspector morse and wrote novels featuring the character, died peacefully at his home in oxford, england on tuesday at age 86. What is the next book in the inspector morse series. The first three novels kindle edition by dexter, colin. I dont believe he appeared in the episode, death of the self either but other fans have said that he appears in the crowd scene near the end of the episode.
Below is a list of colin dexter s books in order of when they were originally released and in chronological order. Colin dexter died peacefully yesterday aged 86 at his home in oxford liked to claim that morse was born on a wet afternoon in north wales there have also been 17 episodes of the endeavour series. Colin dexter, right, with john thaw morse, left, and kevin whately lewis on the set of the inspector morse tv series. Colin dexter books list of books by author colin dexter. Colin dexters iconic inspector morse series is a mustread for any crime and thriller fan. Colin is an english author born back in 1930 and has written several books. Colin dexter, the author behind detective inspector morse and his adventures solving mysteries in oxfordshire, has died at the age of 86, with the top names in crime writing lining up to pay. The inspector morse novel series ran from 1975 to 1999, starting with last bus to woodstock and ending with the remorseful day. Below is a list of colin dexter s inspector morse books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Colin dexter, a british mystery writer whose irascible, poetryloving detective, chief inspector morse, pursued clues and caskconditioned ale through novels and a popular television series. Colin dexter inspector morse british detective books. As all the time with inspector morse books, the actual star of the guide isnt the case or inspector morse, but as a substitute the masterful writing prose of colin dexter.
Mar 21, 2017 colin dexter, right, with john thaw morse, left, and kevin whately lewis on the set of the inspector morse tv series. Death is now my neighbour is the 12th novel in colin dexters inspector morse series. As always with inspector morse books, the real star of the book isnt the case or inspector morse, but instead the masterful writing prose of colin dexter. Oct 30, 2018 as always with inspector morse books, the true star of the guide isnt the case or inspector morse, however as an alternative the masterful writing prose of colin dexter. Below is a list of colin dexters books in order of when they were originally released and in chronological order. Then, on the personal front, inspector morse receives intimations of his own mortality. This little book includes story summaries, checklist and links for. Chambers morse crosswords, 2006, hardcover paperback kindle. Inspector morse is a fictional character in a series of detective novels written by bestselling british author, collin dexter. Colin dexter, inspector morse abebooks passion for books.
Buy the complete inspector morse collection by colin dexter isbn. Colin dexter, author of the inspector morse series, died at his home in oxford this morning. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Colin dexter s iconic inspector morse series is a mustread for any crime and thriller fan. Colin dexter and inspector morse had a lot in common, i expect they would have enjoyed sharing a few pints of old. Colin dexter made his literary debut at 1975 with his first inspector morse novel, last bus to woodstock. The dead of jericho, service of all the dead, the silent world of nicholas quinn. Colin did not appear in the episodes, ghosts in the machine, promised land, the secret of bay 5b and sins of the father. Few novelists write books as intelligent and deliciously frightening as those by colin dexter. Colin dexter was born on september 29, 1930 in stamford, lincolnshire, england as norman colin dexter.
Colin dexters inspector morse books in order fantastic fiction. See the complete inspector morse series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Colin dexter, inspector morse, first edition abebooks. His thirteenth and final inspector morse book, the remorseful day, was published in.
As always with inspector morse books, the true star of the guide isnt the case or inspector morse, however as an alternative the masterful writing prose of colin dexter. Colin dexter created inspector morse in his own image. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Last bus to woodstock, last seen wearing and the silent world of nicholas quinn. Books by colin dexter author of last bus to woodstock. Inspector morse creator colin dexter dead at 86 books. Death is now my neighbour is the 12th novel in colin dexter s inspector morse series. He was a writer and actor, known for endeavour 2012, inspector morse 1987 and inspector lewis 2006. It is not vital to read the books in order each one can stand. Mar 21, 2017 colin dexter, a british mystery writer whose irascible, poetryloving detective, chief inspector morse, pursued clues and caskconditioned ale through novels and a popular television series. The inspector morse mystery series in order colin dexter. Colin dexter created inspector morse in his own image daily. In 1997 he was presented with the cwa cartier diamond dagger award for outstanding services to crime literature. Norman colin dexter obe 29 september 1930 21 march 2017 was an english crime writer known for his inspector morse series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an itv television series, inspector morse, from 1987 to 2000.