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ⓘ About Colin Watson
Colin Watson was a mystery ad thriller author from Croydon, London that was best known for the “Flaxborough Chronicles” series of novels. The bestselling author was one of the best writers of his time even though he has largely been forgotten in the current times. Watson was a man known for his modesty, most likely because he grew up in humble settings, He was born in Croydon and went to Whitgift School that had been founded by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1956 to offer medical care and education for the needy and poor from the Lambeth and Croydon parishes. In 1937, while he was but a teenager, he got a job at the “Boston Guardian” where he was a cub reporter.
All Book Series by Colin Watson
Whatever's Been Going On at Mumblesby?
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 1982
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Colin Watson?
Colin Watson was a mystery ad thriller author from Croydon, London that was best known for the “Flaxborough Chronicles” series of novels. The bestselling author was one of the best writers of his time even though he has largely been forgotten in the current times. Watson was a man known for his modesty, most likely because he grew up in humble settings, He was born in Croydon and went to Whitgift School that had been founded by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1956 to offer medical care and education for the needy and poor from the Lambeth and Croydon parishes.
Which Colin Watson series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Flaxborough Chronicles series, the earliest of Colin Watson's multi-book series: it opens with Coffin, Scarcely Used (1958) and runs to 12 books across 1958–1982, ending with Whatever's Been Going On at Mumblesby? (1982).
How many books has Colin Watson written?
Colin Watson has 13 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1958 and 1982. 12 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Flaxborough Chronicles series with 12 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should Colin Watson's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Colin Watson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Flaxborough Chronicles (1958–1982, 12 books).
How are Colin Watson's books organised into series?
This guide splits Colin Watson's 13 books into 1 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Flaxborough Chronicles (12 books, 1958–1982).