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ⓘ About Malcolm Pryce
Malcolm Pryce is an English author of humor, mystery, and thrillers best known for his noir detective books. He was born in Shrewsbury, England, where he spent part of his childhood before moving to Aberystwyth at nine. He attended Penglais Comprehensive School and later left to focus on traveling. After taking several jobs, including working in a hotel, BMW assembly line, and on a yacht, Pryce would later concentrate on advertising copywriting in different countries, including Britain and Singapore. He is a resident of Oxford. Malcolm Pryce’s writing style resembles Raymond Chandler’s, with the only difference being that his books are set in an alternate reality in the Welsh town of Aberystwyth.
All Book Series by Malcolm Pryce
A Streetcar Named Aberystwyth
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2024
Aberystwyth Mon Amour: The Walking Tour
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
Private Detective Louie Knight
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2023
The Case of the 'Hail Mary' Celeste
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2012
The Corpse in the Garden of Perfect Brightness
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2020
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Malcolm Pryce?
Malcolm Pryce is an English author of humor, mystery, and thrillers best known for his noir detective books. He was born in Shrewsbury, England, where he spent part of his childhood before moving to Aberystwyth at nine. He attended Penglais Comprehensive School and later left to focus on traveling.
Which Malcolm Pryce series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Aberystwyth Noir series, the earliest of Malcolm Pryce's multi-book series: it opens with Aberystwyth Mon Amour (2001) and runs to 7 books across 2001–2024, ending with A Streetcar Named Aberystwyth (2024).
How many books has Malcolm Pryce written?
Malcolm Pryce has 11 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2001 and 2024. Every one of them sits in one of 3 named series — the largest being the Aberystwyth Noir series with 7 books.
In what order should Malcolm Pryce's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Malcolm Pryce's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Aberystwyth Noir (2001–2024, 7 books), Jack Wenlock, Railway Detective (2012–2020, 2 books) and Aberystwyth Noir Audiobooks (2016–2023, 2 books).
How are Malcolm Pryce's books organised into series?
This guide splits Malcolm Pryce's 11 books into 3 named series, with no standalone titles: Aberystwyth Noir (7 books, 2001–2024); Aberystwyth Noir Audiobooks (2 books, 2016–2023); Jack Wenlock, Railway Detective (2 books, 2012–2020).