The Detective Budd Collection
(2026)(A book in the Robert Budd series)
An omnibus of novels by Gerald Verner
Twenty unreleased Detective Budd stories, now in one great-value box set! A return to classic British detective fiction, where quiet streets hide deadly secrets and justice is hard-won.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Superintendent Robert Budd of Scotland Yard is not what most criminals expect. Portly, unhurried, and seemingly half-asleep behind heavy-lidded eyes, Budd gives the impression of a man more interested in roses than murder. Nicknamed ‘The Rosebud''' by his colleagues, he favours quiet rooms, evil-smelling cigars, and long, thoughtful silence. Many criminals make the mistake of underestimating him. They never do so twice.
Behind the sleepy eyes and ponderous manner lies a shrewd, methodical mind. Budd relies not on speed or spectacle, but on patience, observation, and a deep understanding of human weakness. He listens carefully, waits longer than others would dare, and quietly draws the net tight.
Assisted by the long-suffering Sergeant Leek, Budd tackles baffling murders, vanished men, and seemingly impossible crimes — proving that, even without modern science, intelligence and experience are more than enough.
This definitive box set brings together twenty classic detective stories from Gerald Verner, originally published at the height of Britain’s Golden Age of crime fiction. Perfect for fans of S.J. Bennett, Margery Allingham, and Agatha Christie.
In this twenty novelettes box set:
Book 1 – Sinister House
Book 2 – Mr. K.
Book 3 – The Whispering Man
Book 4 – The Black Widow
Book 5 – The Leering Lady
Book 6 – The Ghost of Rufus Manners
Book 7 – The Devil’s Footprint
Book 8 – The Man Who Vanished
Book 9 – The Grey Monk
Book 10 – The Clue
Book 11 – The Undoing of Mr. Dawes
Book 12 – The Clever Crook
Book 13 – The Beard of the Prophet
Book 14 – The Vanishing Men
Book 15 – The Seal of Solomon
Book 16 – The House of the Goat
Book 17 – The Seven Sleeping Men
Book 18 – The Man on the Train
Book 19 – The Clue of the Whispering Pines
Book 20 – Bullion
READERS LOVE THE DETECTIVE BUDD COLLECTION:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Should be made into a television show. Excellent characters, particularly Superintendent Budd and DS Leek. ' Debbie M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoyed the historical old quintessentiallyEnglishsetting of these stories, and the quirky detective skills of Mr. Budd.' Kindle Reader
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I recommend these books to any mystery lover.' Mrs Mack
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Good detective stories with a bit of humour thrown in.' Alan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great read difficult to stop reading at night time.' Linda G.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Enjoyed this series, full of twists.' George H.
Genre: Mystery
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Superintendent Robert Budd of Scotland Yard is not what most criminals expect. Portly, unhurried, and seemingly half-asleep behind heavy-lidded eyes, Budd gives the impression of a man more interested in roses than murder. Nicknamed ‘The Rosebud''' by his colleagues, he favours quiet rooms, evil-smelling cigars, and long, thoughtful silence. Many criminals make the mistake of underestimating him. They never do so twice.
Behind the sleepy eyes and ponderous manner lies a shrewd, methodical mind. Budd relies not on speed or spectacle, but on patience, observation, and a deep understanding of human weakness. He listens carefully, waits longer than others would dare, and quietly draws the net tight.
Assisted by the long-suffering Sergeant Leek, Budd tackles baffling murders, vanished men, and seemingly impossible crimes — proving that, even without modern science, intelligence and experience are more than enough.
This definitive box set brings together twenty classic detective stories from Gerald Verner, originally published at the height of Britain’s Golden Age of crime fiction. Perfect for fans of S.J. Bennett, Margery Allingham, and Agatha Christie.
In this twenty novelettes box set:
Book 1 – Sinister House
Book 2 – Mr. K.
Book 3 – The Whispering Man
Book 4 – The Black Widow
Book 5 – The Leering Lady
Book 6 – The Ghost of Rufus Manners
Book 7 – The Devil’s Footprint
Book 8 – The Man Who Vanished
Book 9 – The Grey Monk
Book 10 – The Clue
Book 11 – The Undoing of Mr. Dawes
Book 12 – The Clever Crook
Book 13 – The Beard of the Prophet
Book 14 – The Vanishing Men
Book 15 – The Seal of Solomon
Book 16 – The House of the Goat
Book 17 – The Seven Sleeping Men
Book 18 – The Man on the Train
Book 19 – The Clue of the Whispering Pines
Book 20 – Bullion
READERS LOVE THE DETECTIVE BUDD COLLECTION:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Should be made into a television show. Excellent characters, particularly Superintendent Budd and DS Leek. ' Debbie M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoyed the historical old quintessentiallyEnglishsetting of these stories, and the quirky detective skills of Mr. Budd.' Kindle Reader
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I recommend these books to any mystery lover.' Mrs Mack
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Good detective stories with a bit of humour thrown in.' Alan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great read difficult to stop reading at night time.' Linda G.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Enjoyed this series, full of twists.' George H.
Genre: Mystery
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