Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take a Body | 1951 | John Creasey | Buy |
| 2 | Lame Dog Murder | 1952 | John Creasey | Buy |
| 3 | Murder in the Stars | 1953 | John Creasey | Buy |
| 4 | Man on the Run | 1953 | John Creasey | Buy |
The Fane Brothers is a four-book series published between 1951 and 1953. The pair of brothers serve as joint protagonists through Take a Body, Lame Dog Murder, Murder in the Stars, and Man on the Run. In a catalog of over 500 books, this compact series gives Creasey room for a different dynamic: two protagonists instead of one, with the brother relationship adding tension and teamwork to the investigations.
Creasey was one of the most prolific mystery writers in history, publishing under dozens of pen names. The Fane Brothers appeared under his own name during a particularly busy stretch of the early 1950s. Take a Body sets the template, and the subsequent three books build on the brothers’ partnership as they face increasingly dangerous situations.
At only four books, this is one of Creasey’s shorter series. Readers who want to sample his work without committing to a longer run like the Inspector West or the Toff books will find the Fane Brothers a manageable starting point.