Inspector Sherwood books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Inspector Sherwood series?"

"There are two books in the Inspector Sherwood series, published in 1958."

Q: "What is the first book in the Inspector Sherwood series?"

"The first book in the Inspector Sherwood series is The Night the Fog Came Down, published in 1958."

Q: "When was the Inspector Sherwood series published?"

"Both books, The Night the Fog Came Down and A Twist of the Rope, were published in 1958, making them the final novels of John Bude's career."

Inspector Sherwood is a two-book series by John Bude, with both novels published in 1958, the final year of his career, featuring a new detective protagonist in the tradition of his Golden Age mysteries.

Series · Mystery · Detective Fiction · Crime Fiction

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Night the Fog Came Down	1958	John Bude	Buy
2	A Twist Of The Rope	1958	John Bude	N/A

The two Inspector Sherwood novels appeared at the end of John Bude’s writing life, both published in 1958. By that point Bude had spent over two decades building the Superintendent Meredith series, and Sherwood represents a departure — a new lead character introduced late in a long career. Both books carry the procedural habits and careful plotting that characterized Bude’s work throughout.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Inspector Sherwood series?

There are two books in the Inspector Sherwood series, published in 1958.

What is the first book in the Inspector Sherwood series?

The first book in the Inspector Sherwood series is The Night the Fog Came Down, published in 1958.

When was the Inspector Sherwood series published?

Both books, The Night the Fog Came Down and A Twist of the Rope, were published in 1958, making them the final novels of John Bude’s career.

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