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ⓘ About Nicolas Freeling
About Nicolas Freeling The British writer Nicolas Freeling was a literary institution during his time, with a wide number of books produced in his back catalog. Largely focusing on mystery thrillers, he was a true master of suspense, building an air of foreboding within his stories, whilst keeping his readers guessing throughout. This all lead to him leaving a legacy, the impact of which is still felt today, as many writers continue to follow in his footsteps, entertaining generations of readers to come. Early and Personal Life Born in 1927, Nicolas Freeling would live a long and illustrious life, growing up in his childhood home in the UK. Raised in London, he would hold a lifelong fascination with the written word, particularly focusing on the thriller and mystery novel.
All Book Series by Nicolas Freeling
The Bugles Blowing / What Are The Bugles Blowing For?
Book 2 of 16 · published 1975
Love in Amsterdam / Death in Amsterdam
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 1962
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nicolas Freeling?
About Nicolas Freeling The British writer Nicolas Freeling was a literary institution during his time, with a wide number of books produced in his back catalog. Largely focusing on mystery thrillers, he was a true master of suspense, building an air of foreboding within his stories, whilst keeping his readers guessing throughout. This all lead to him leaving a legacy, the impact of which is still felt today, as many writers continue to follow in his footsteps, entertaining generations of readers to come.
Which Nicolas Freeling series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Van der Valk series, the earliest of Nicolas Freeling's multi-book series: it opens with Love in Amsterdam / Death in Amsterdam (1962) and runs to 13 books across 1962–1989, ending with Sand Castles (1989). Nicolas Freeling's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Nicolas Freeling written?
Nicolas Freeling has 41 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1962 and 2002. 29 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Henri Castang series with 16 books — and 12 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Nicolas Freeling's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Nicolas Freeling's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Van der Valk (1962–1989, 13 books) and Henri Castang (1974–1996, 16 books).
How are Nicolas Freeling's books organised into series?
This guide splits Nicolas Freeling's 41 books into 2 named series and 12 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Henri Castang (16 books, 1974–1996); Van der Valk (13 books, 1962–1989).