English crime fiction writers

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Mallowan, Lady Mallowan, usually known by her first married name, Agatha Christie, was an English author known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short-story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers, particularly in the mystery genre.

English author and Christian apologist (1874–1936)

American novelist and screenwriter (1888–1959)

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British crime writer, journalist and playwright (1875–1932)

English crime writer, playwright, essayist and Christian writer (1893-1957)

English writer (1867–1931)

English author and former politician (born 1940)

British writer (1930-2015)

English crime writer (1920-2014)

British thriller writer (born 1954)

British historical romance and detective fiction novelist (1902–1974)

British writer (1930-2017)

English writer of novels, plays and short stories

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English writer of detective fiction, editor (1904–1966)

English jockey and crime writer

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English playwright, screenwriter and novelist

British crime writer

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English novelist (1883–1959)

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English crime writer (1893–1971)

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British author of crime and thriller fiction (1962-2021)

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English novelist (1866–1946)

British author of crime thrillers

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English crime fiction writer (1926–2011)

English novelist (1888-1965)

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British crime writer (1936–2012)

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Canadian crime writer (1950–2022)

British author of psychological thrillers

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British crime writer, businesswoman

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British musician, writer, presenter and priest (born 1962)

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English writer, broadcaster and critic

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English crime fiction writer

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British novelist and playwright (1920–1995)

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