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About Simon Brett

Simon Brett is a prolific British author primarily known for his crime and mystery novels, particularly those featuring the character actor Charles Paris. His writing style is characterized by witty dialogue, intricate plots, and a strong focus on character development, often incorporating elements of British humour and social commentary. Brett has cultivated a large and devoted following through his extensive body of work spanning multiple series and genres.

Genres

Crime Fiction

Mystery

Comedy

Detective Fiction

Short Stories

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Blotto and Twinks Books in chronological order

Blotto, Twinks, and the Ex-King's Daughter

1. Blotto, Twinks, and the Ex-King's Daughter

Published 2009

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Blotto, Twinks and the Dead Dowager Duchess

2. Blotto, Twinks and the Dead Dowager Duchess

Published 2010

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Blotto, Twinks and the Rodents of the Riviera

3. Blotto, Twinks and the Rodents of the Riviera

Published 2011

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Blotto, Twinks and the Bootlegger's Moll

4. Blotto, Twinks and the Bootlegger's Moll

Published 2012

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Blotto, Twinks and Riddle of the Sphinx

5. Blotto, Twinks and Riddle of the Sphinx

Published 2013

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Blotto, Twinks and the Heir to the Tsar

6. Blotto, Twinks and the Heir to the Tsar

Published 2015

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Blotto, Twinks and the Stars of the Silver Screen

7. Blotto, Twinks and the Stars of the Silver Screen

Published 2017

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Blotto, Twinks and the Intimate Revue

8. Blotto, Twinks and the Intimate Revue

Published 2019

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Blotto, Twinks and the Great Road Race

9. Blotto, Twinks and the Great Road Race

Published 2019

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Blotto, Twinks and the Maharajah's Jewel

10. Blotto, Twinks and the Maharajah's Jewel

Published 2021

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Blotto, Twinks and the Suspicious Guests

11. Blotto, Twinks and the Suspicious Guests

Published 2023

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Blotto, Twinks and the Conquistadors' Gold

12. Blotto, Twinks and the Conquistadors' Gold

Published 2023

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Blotto, Twinks and the Phantom Skiers

13. Blotto, Twinks and the Phantom Skiers

Published 2024

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Charles Paris Books in chronological order

Cast in Order of Disappearance

1. Cast in Order of Disappearance

Published 1975

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So Much Blood

2. So Much Blood

Published 1976

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3. Star Trap

Published 1977

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An Amateur Corpse

4. An Amateur Corpse

Published 1978

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A Comedian Dies

5. A Comedian Dies

Published 1979

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Dead Side Of The Mike / Mic

6. Dead Side Of The Mike / Mic

Published 1980

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Situation Tragedy

7. Situation Tragedy

Published 1981

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Murder Unprompted

8. Murder Unprompted

Published 1982

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Murder in the Title

9. Murder in the Title

Published 1983

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Not Dead, Only Resting

10. Not Dead, Only Resting

Published 1984

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DeadGiveaway

11. DeadGiveaway

Published 1985

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What Bloody Man is That?

12. What Bloody Man is That?

Published 1987

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A Series of Murders

13. A Series of Murders

Published 1989

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Corporate Bodies

14. Corporate Bodies

Published 1991

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A Reconstructed Corpse

15. A Reconstructed Corpse

Published 1993

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Sicken and So Die

16. Sicken and So Die

Published 1996

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Dead Room Farce

17. Dead Room Farce

Published 1997

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A Decent Interval

18. A Decent Interval

Published 2013

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The Cinderella Killer

19. The Cinderella Killer

Published 2014

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A Deadly Habit

20. A Deadly Habit

Published 2018

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Decluttering Mysteries Books in chronological order

The Clutter Corpse

1. The Clutter Corpse

Published 2020

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An Untidy Death

2. An Untidy Death

Published 2021

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Waste of a Life

3. Waste of a Life

Published 2022

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A Messy Murder

4. A Messy Murder

Published 2024

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A Disorganised Death

5. A Disorganised Death

Published 2026

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Fethering Mystery Books in chronological order

The Body on the Beach

1. The Body on the Beach

Published 2000

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Death on the Downs

2. Death on the Downs

Published 2001

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The Torso in the Town

3. The Torso in the Town

Published 2002

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Murder in the Museum

4. Murder in the Museum

Published 2003

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The Hanging in the Hotel

5. The Hanging in the Hotel

Published 2004

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The Witness at the Wedding

6. The Witness at the Wedding

Published 2005

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The Stabbing in the Stables

7. The Stabbing in the Stables

Published 2006

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Death Under the Dryer

8. Death Under the Dryer

Published 2007

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Blood at the Bookies

9. Blood at the Bookies

Published 2008

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The Poisoning in the Pub

10. The Poisoning in the Pub

Published 2009

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The Shooting in the Shop

11. The Shooting in the Shop

Published 2010

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Bones Under the Beach Hut

12. Bones Under the Beach Hut

Published 2011

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Guns in the Gallery

13. Guns in the Gallery

Published 2011

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The Corpse on the Court

14. The Corpse on the Court

Published 2012

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The Strangling on the Stage

15. The Strangling on the Stage

Published 2014

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The Tomb in Turkey

16. The Tomb in Turkey

Published 2015

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The Killing in the Cafe

17. The Killing in the Cafe

Published 2015

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The Liar in the Library

18. The Liar in the Library

Published 2018

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The Killer in the Choir

19. The Killer in the Choir

Published 2019

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Guilt at the Garage

20. Guilt at the Garage

Published 2021

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Death and the Decorator

21. Death and the Decorator

Published 2022

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Death in the Dressing Room

22. Death in the Dressing Room

Published 2025

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Major Bricket Mysteries Books in chronological order

Major Bricket and the Circus Corpse

1. Major Bricket and the Circus Corpse

Published 2025

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Major Bricket and the Body in the Bell Tower

2. Major Bricket and the Body in the Bell Tower

Published 2026

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Mrs Pargeter Books in chronological order

A Nice Class of Corpse

1. A Nice Class of Corpse

Published 1986

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Mrs. Pargeter Presumed Dead

2. Mrs. Pargeter Presumed Dead

Published 1988

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Mrs. Pargeter's Package

3. Mrs. Pargeter's Package

Published 1990

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Mrs. Pargeter's Pound of Flesh

4. Mrs. Pargeter's Pound of Flesh

Published 1992

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Mrs. Pargeter's Plot

5. Mrs. Pargeter's Plot

Published 1996

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Mrs. Pargeter's Point of Honour

6. Mrs. Pargeter's Point of Honour

Published 1998

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Mrs Pargeter's Principle

7. Mrs Pargeter's Principle

Published 2015

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Mrs Pargeter's Public Relations

8. Mrs Pargeter's Public Relations

Published 2017

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Mrs Pargeter's Patio

9. Mrs Pargeter's Patio

Published 2023

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Mrs Pargeter's Past

10. Mrs Pargeter's Past

Published 2025

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Mrs., Presumed Dead

11. Mrs., Presumed Dead

Published 1988

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Sod Books in chronological order

How to Be a Little Sod

1. How to Be a Little Sod

Published 1992

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Little Sod's Next Step

2. Little Sod's Next Step

Published 1994

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Not Another Little Sod

3. Not Another Little Sod

Published 1997

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Three Detectives Books in chronological order

The Three Detectives and the Missing Superstar

1. The Three Detectives and the Missing Superstar

Published 1986

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The Three Detectives and the Knight in Armor

2. The Three Detectives and the Knight in Armor

Published 1987

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Standalone Novels in chronological order

A Shock to the System

1. A Shock to the System

Published 1984

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Dead Romantic

2. Dead Romantic

Published 1986

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After Henry

3. After Henry

Published 1987

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The Booker Book

4. The Booker Book

Published 1989

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The Christmas Crimes at Puzzel Manor

5. The Christmas Crimes at Puzzel Manor

Published 1992

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Singled Out

6. Singled Out

Published 1995

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The Penultimate Chance Saloon

7. The Penultimate Chance Saloon

Published 2006

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Short Stories/Novellas in chronological order

Heavenly Bodies

1. Heavenly Bodies

Published 1997

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Ways to Kill a Cat

2. Ways to Kill a Cat

Published 1997

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Method Murder

3. Method Murder

Published 2013

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Bibliotheca Classica

4. Bibliotheca Classica

Published 2020

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Short Story Collections in chronological order

Tickled to Death

1. Tickled to Death

Published 1985

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A Box of Tricks

2. A Box of Tricks

Published 1985

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Crime Writers and Other Animals

3. Crime Writers and Other Animals

Published 1998

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A Crime in Rhyme and Other Mysterious Fragments

4. A Crime in Rhyme and Other Mysterious Fragments

Published 2000

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Tickled to Death and Other Stories of Crime and Suspense

5. Tickled to Death and Other Stories of Crime and Suspense

Published 2012

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Non-Fiction Books in chronological order

Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons

1. Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons

Published 2003

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Baby Tips For Dads

2. Baby Tips For Dads

Published 2004

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Baby Tips For Mums

3. Baby Tips For Mums

Published 2005

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Baby Tips for Grandparents

4. Baby Tips for Grandparents

Published 2006

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On Second Thoughts

5. On Second Thoughts

Published 2006

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Plays in chronological order

Murder In Play

1. Murder In Play

Published 1994

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Mr. Quigley's Revenge

2. Mr. Quigley's Revenge

Published 1995

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Silhouette

3. Silhouette

Published 1998

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The Tale of Little Red Riding Hood

4. The Tale of Little Red Riding Hood

Published 1998

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Sleeping Beauty (With: Unknown)

5. Sleeping Beauty (With: Unknown)

Published 1999

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Putting the Kettle on

6. Putting the Kettle on

Published 2002

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A Small Family Murder

7. A Small Family Murder

Published 2009

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A Healthy Grave

8. A Healthy Grave

Published 2010

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Anthologies in chronological order

100 Great Detectives, Or, the Detective Directory

1. 100 Great Detectives, Or, the Detective Directory

Published 1991

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1st Culprit

2. 1st Culprit

Published 1992

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The Man Who...

3. The Man Who...

Published 1992

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Fifty Best Mysteries

4. Fifty Best Mysteries

Published 1993

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The Fine Art of Murder: The Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion

5. The Fine Art of Murder: The Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion

Published 1993

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Malice Domestic 6

6. Malice Domestic 6

Published 1997

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Once Upon a Crime

7. Once Upon a Crime

Published 1998

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Crime Story Collection

8. Crime Story Collection

Published 2000

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Malice Domestic 10

9. Malice Domestic 10

Published 2001

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The Sunken Sailor

10. The Sunken Sailor

Published 2004

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Thou Shalt Not Kill

11. Thou Shalt Not Kill

Published 2005

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The Detection Collection

12. The Detection Collection

Published 2005

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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8

13. The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8

Published 2011

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Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe

14. Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe

Published 2011

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Deadly Pleasures

15. Deadly Pleasures

Published 2013

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Bodies in the Bookshop

16. Bodies in the Bookshop

Published 2014

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The Sinking Admiral

17. The Sinking Admiral

Published 2016

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Ten Year Stretch

18. Ten Year Stretch

Published 2018

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Murder Takes a Holiday

19. Murder Takes a Holiday

Published 2021

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Ink and Daggers

20. Ink and Daggers

Published 2023

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Murder Under the Sun

21. Murder Under the Sun

Published 2024

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Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club

22. Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club

Published 2025

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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime Volume 10.

23. The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime Volume 10.

Published 2013

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Murder Takes a Holiday: Classic Crime Stories for Summer

24. Murder Takes a Holiday: Classic Crime Stories for Summer

Published 2021

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