W.J. Burleybooks in chronological order

W.J. Burley (1914-2002) was a Cornish crime writer primarily known for his detective novels featuring Charles Wycliffe, a West Country CID superintendent. Burley’s writing style often employed a traditional, procedural approach to crime fiction, focusing on intricate plots and character-driven investigations within the rural setting of Cornwall. His work gained significant popularity following the adaptation of the Wycliffe series into the successful television show of the same name, which ran from 1994 to 1998.