Mel Bradshaw books

Mel Bradshaw is a Canadian mystery author known for his Paul Shenstone series, set in 1920s Toronto, and his standalone historical crime novels.

Paul Shenstone Mystery Reading Order

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Quarrel with the Foe 2005 Buy
Fire on the Runway 2013 Buy
Winner’s Loss 2017 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Death in the Age of Steam 2004 Buy
Victim Impact 2008 Buy

Mel Bradshaw studied English and philosophy at the University of Toronto and continued at Oxford. He is a member of Crime Writers of Canada and lives in Toronto. His first novel, Death in the Age of Steam (2004), was shortlisted for an Arthur Ellis Award for best first crime novel.

His Paul Shenstone mysteries are set in 1920s Toronto and follow a police detective whose cases often involve veterans and the lingering effects of the Great War. Quarrel with the Foe (2005) opens the series with the murder of a prominent industrialist whose death connects to soldiers Shenstone knew in Flanders. The series continued with Fire on the Runway (2013) and Winner’s Loss (2017).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mel Bradshaw written?

Mel Bradshaw has written five books across two series.

What was Mel Bradshaw's first book?

Mel Bradshaw’s first book is Death in the Age of Steam, published in 2004.

What is the Paul Shenstone series about?

The Paul Shenstone series follows a Toronto police detective in the 1920s. The books combine Jazz Age atmosphere with murder investigations that often connect back to the scars of the First World War.

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