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ⓘ About Gerald Verner
About Gerald Verner Gerald Verner, one of the many pen names used by John Robert Stuart Pringle, was a notable British writer of thrilling fiction. Under this name, he created more than 120 novels that captivated readers around the world, with his works being translated into over 35 languages. Besides Gerald Verner, he also wrote under several other pen names, including Thane Leslie, Derwent Steele, Donald Stuart, and Nigel Vane. Verner had a remarkable talent for creating memorable characters and protagonists. These characters were often well-developed and relatable, drawing readers into their adventures. His protagonists faced incredible odds and exciting challenges, making each story a roller-coaster ride of suspense and action.
All Book Series by Gerald Verner
The Dragon Princess of Adventure
Latest in the series · book 31 of 31 · published 2011
The Chained Man and Other Stories
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2014
When Shall I Sleep Again?
Series opener · book 1 of 18 · published 1950 Anthology · Philip Harbottle,Norman Firth
The Little Grey Man
Book 2 of 18 · published 2014 Anthology · Philip Harbottle,Norman Firth
The Model Murders
Book 3 of 18 · published 2015 Anthology · Philip Harbottle,Norman Firth
Mr. Budd Novelettes Stories of Crime and Detection Volume One : Vintage Crime Library
Book 4 of 18 · published 2023
Spotlight on Norman Firth Volume One - Stories of Crime and Detection
Book 6 of 18 · published 2023 Anthology · Philip Harbottle,Norman Firth
Mr Budd Novelettes Stories of Crime and Detection Volume 2 andNew Title
Book 7 of 18 · published 2023
Spotlight on Norman Firth Volume 2
Book 14 of 18 · published 2024 Anthology · Philip Harbottle,Norman Firth
Mr Budd Novelettes Volume 6 - Stories of Crime and Detection
Book 16 of 18 · published 2024
Spotlight on Norman Firth Volume 4 - Stories of Crime and Detection
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 2024 Anthology · Philip Harbottle,Norman Firth
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gerald Verner?
About Gerald Verner Gerald Verner, one of the many pen names used by John Robert Stuart Pringle, was a notable British writer of thrilling fiction. Under this name, he created more than 120 novels that captivated readers around the world, with his works being translated into over 35 languages. Besides Gerald Verner, he also wrote under several other pen names, including Thane Leslie, Derwent Steele, Donald Stuart, and Nigel Vane.
Which Gerald Verner series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Trevor Lowe series, the earliest of Gerald Verner's multi-book series: it opens with The Phantom Hollow (1933) and runs to 11 books across 1933–1965, ending with Death Set in Diamonds (1965). Gerald Verner's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Gerald Verner written?
Gerald Verner has 104 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1933 and 2024. 71 of them belong to 8 named series — the largest being the Robert Budd Mystery series with 30 books — and 33 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Gerald Verner's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Gerald Verner's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Trevor Lowe (1933–1965, 11 books), Paul Rivington (1934–1937, 3 books) and Robert Budd Mystery (1935–2019, 30 books), plus 5 more.
How are Gerald Verner's books organised into series?
This guide splits Gerald Verner's 104 books into 8 named series and 33 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Robert Budd Mystery (30 books, 1935–2019); Vintage Crime Library (18 books, 1950–2024); Trevor Lowe (11 books, 1933–1965); Paul Rivington (3 books, 1934–1937); Simon Gale (3 books, 1952–2017), plus 3 further series.