Inspector Appleby Collections books in order

Q: "How do these collections relate to the Appleby novels?"

"The short stories feature the same Inspector Appleby from the novels, solving cases in compressed form. Readers familiar with the novels will recognize his character and approach."

Q: "What is the reading order for the collections?"

"The collections can be read in any order. Appleby Talking and Appleby Talks Again were published in the 1950s, with later compilations following. Each stands alone."

Q: "What makes Appleby short stories distinctive?"

"Innes brings his literary wit and donnish humor to shorter form. The compressed format showcases his puzzle-construction and clever dialogue without the length of a novel."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Appleby Talking	1954	Michael Innes	Buy
2	Appleby Talks	1954	Michael Innes	Buy
3	Appleby Talks Again	1956	Michael Innes	Buy
4	Appleby Intervenes	1965	Michael Innes	Buy
5	The Appleby File	1975	Michael Innes	Buy
6	Appleby Talks About Crime	2010	Michael Innes	Buy

The Inspector Appleby short story collections showcase Michael Innes’s wit in compressed mysteries. Beginning with Appleby Talking in 1954, these volumes gather cases solved by the cultured Scotland Yard detective.

The short form suits Innes’s style well. His clever plotting and literary allusions can shine in a single sitting, giving readers a taste of Appleby without committing to a full novel. The collections span decades of his career.

For readers who enjoy the Appleby novels, the collections offer more of the same pleasures in smaller doses. For those new to Innes, they provide an accessible way to sample his distinctive voice in detective fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these collections relate to the Appleby novels?

The short stories feature the same Inspector Appleby from the novels, solving cases in compressed form. Readers familiar with the novels will recognize his character and approach.

What is the reading order for the collections?

The collections can be read in any order. Appleby Talking and Appleby Talks Again were published in the 1950s, with later compilations following. Each stands alone.

What makes Appleby short stories distinctive?

Innes brings his literary wit and donnish humor to shorter form. The compressed format showcases his puzzle-construction and clever dialogue without the length of a novel.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order