Guy Bolton books

Guy Bolton is a British author of historical crime fiction set in 1930s Hollywood, known for the Detective Craine series.

Detective Craine Reading Order

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The Pictures 2012 Buy
The Syndicate 2018 Buy

Non-Fiction

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Bring on the Girls! 1954 Buy

Guy Bolton is a British author who writes historical crime fiction set in the Hollywood of the 1930s. His Detective Craine series, consisting of The Pictures (2012) and The Syndicate (2018), places a detective in the world of the old studio system, where movie stars, moguls, and criminals all operate in the same circles.

Bolton also has a non-fiction work, Bring on the Girls! (1954). His crime novels use the specific historical setting of golden-age Hollywood to create atmospheric noir fiction that appeals to readers who enjoy both mystery and historical fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Guy Bolton written?

Guy Bolton has written three books across two series.

What was Guy Bolton's first book?

Guy Bolton’s first book is Bring on the Girls!, published in 1954.

What period does Guy Bolton write about?

Bolton’s Detective Craine novels are set in 1930s Hollywood during the golden age of the studio system. The Pictures (2012) and The Syndicate (2018) use the glamour and corruption of old Hollywood as a backdrop for noir-style crime fiction.

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