A Knife for the Toff [Paperback] John Creasey

Description

1964 First US edition Pyramid books. Paperback cover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure. Ships from Colorado.

This engaging mystery novel from the prolific British writer John Creasey (1908-1973) features his beloved character the Honourable Richard Rollison, also known as the “Toff.” First published in the UK in 1963, this American edition from Pyramid Books allowed Creasey’s work to reach a wider audience of mystery fans across the Atlantic. The Toff series, which ran for nearly 60 novels from 1938 to 1978, follows the adventures of the wealthy and eccentric amateur sleuth as he solves baffling crimes with his trademark wit and sophistication. Creasey was an astonishingly productive author, penning over 600 novels under multiple pseudonyms and helping to establish the humdrum mystery genre in the 20th century. This vintage paperback offers collectors a glimpse into the golden age of pulp fiction and crime writing, with its striking cover art and well-preserved interior promising an entertaining read from one of Britain’s masters of the mystery novel.