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Norman Colin Dexter OBE (29 September 1930 – 21 March 2017) was an English crime writer known for his Inspector Morse series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an ITV television series, Inspector Morse, from 1987 to 2000.
- Publication Order of Anthologies
- Early and Personal Life
- Writing Career
- Last Bus to Woodstock
- The Remorseful Day
An English author with a distinctively more British tone, he has been creating his unique brand of crime fiction for some time now. Having built some of the most beloved series of all time, especially with his ever recognizable Inspector Morse, he’s a name to be reckoned with in the world of literature. With his attempt to progress the genre in a m...
Being brought up in Stamford, Lincolnshire, Colin Dexter was born on the 29th of September, 1930. This was to be the area that provided him with much of his inspiration, as he used much of it to build into the lives of his characters. It was here that he was also to receive much of his education taking him into his adult life. Attending public scho...
Writing the first few paragraphs on a family holiday, he began to formulate a story that was to be his first detective novel ‘Last Bus to Woodstock’, which was initially published in 1975. This was the first in what was thirteen ‘Inspector Morse’ novels, which eventually led to their own television series as well as an entire franchise. Reflecting ...
The first of the Inspector Morse and the first novel from Colin Dexter, this book was originally published in 1975 in January and was to mark the onset of a long-running franchise. One of thirteen, it sets up the series establishing both the tone and the character. Providing the overrunning arc, it gives him his first case to deal with and set ever...
Being the final novel within the Inspector Morse series, this was originally published in 1999 on the 15th of September. Rounding off the saga of the now infamous detective, it completes the entire run of thirteen books overall. Solving one final case, the famous inspector is led to deal with one unsolved murder he never got closure on. Two years s...
The British author Colin Dexter (1930-2017) is responsible for creating one of the most iconic fictional detectives: Endeavour Morse, known to millions around the world as ‘Inspector Morse’ (although Morse was always, in fact, already a Chief Inspector).
Mar 21, 2017 · The author of 13 Morse novels, adapted for the long-running ITV series starring John Thaw, passed away in his home in Oxford. He was a "sharp-minded and modest" crime writer who inspired many fans and colleagues with his wit and humour.
Mar 19, 2024 · A list of thirteen novels by Colin Dexter featuring the iconic detective Inspector Morse, who appeared in a popular TV series. Find out the titles, plots and publication dates of the books, and pre-order the latest one.
- Pan Macmillan
A collection of 13 books featuring Detective Chief Inspector Morse, a senior CID officer in Oxford. The series includes crime novels, short stories, and omnibus editions, with ratings, reviews, and summaries.
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Mar 21, 2017 · Norman Colin Dexter was an English crime writer, known for his Inspector Morse novels. He started writing mysteries in 1972 during a family holiday: "We were in a little guest house halfway between Caernarfon and Pwllheli.
