Michael Gilbert Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Michael Gilbert Anthologies series?"

"There are eleven books in the Michael Gilbert Anthologies series, published between 1958 and 2003."

Q: "What is the first book in the Michael Gilbert Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the Michael Gilbert Anthologies series is Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine July 1958, published in 1958."

Q: "Did Michael Gilbert edit these anthologies or contribute stories to them?"

"Gilbert played both roles across the collection. Some volumes, like The Man Who... and Law and Order, were edited by or heavily feature his own selections. Others, such as 100 Malicious Little Mysteries and The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, are multi-author anthologies to which he contributed individual stories alongside other crime fiction writers."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine July 1958	1958	Michael Gilbert	Buy
2	John Creasey’s Crime Collection, 1977	1977	Michael Gilbert	Buy
3	Verdict of Thirteen	1979	Michael Gilbert	Buy
4	100 Malicious Little Mysteries	1981	Michael Gilbert	Buy
5	Handle with Care: Frightening Stories	1985	Michael Gilbert	Buy
6	The Man Who…	1992	Michael Gilbert	Buy
7	Fifty Best Mysteries	1993	Michael Gilbert	Buy
8	100 Sneaky Little Sleuth Stories	1997	Michael Gilbert	Buy
9	Law and Order	1997	Michael Gilbert	Buy
10	The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes	1999	Michael Gilbert	Buy
11	Murder On The Railways	2003	Michael Gilbert	Buy

Michael Gilbert’s involvement with anthologies spanned nearly half a century, from an appearance in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine in 1958 through Murder On The Railways in 2003. As both a contributor and an editor, he helped shape how crime fiction was collected and presented to readers. His own stories appeared alongside work by other leading mystery writers of the twentieth century.

The anthologies cover a wide range of crime fiction styles. Some focus on classic short mysteries, while others have specific themes like railway settings or Sherlock Holmes adventures. Gilbert’s editorial taste leaned toward clever plotting and fair-play puzzle construction, and the collections he edited tend to reflect those preferences. For readers already familiar with his novels and story collections, these anthologies offer additional examples of his short fiction in the company of his peers and influences.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Michael Gilbert Anthologies series?

There are eleven books in the Michael Gilbert Anthologies series, published between 1958 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Michael Gilbert Anthologies series?

The first book in the Michael Gilbert Anthologies series is Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine July 1958, published in 1958.

Did Michael Gilbert edit these anthologies or contribute stories to them?

Gilbert played both roles across the collection. Some volumes, like The Man Who… and Law and Order, were edited by or heavily feature his own selections. Others, such as 100 Malicious Little Mysteries and The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, are multi-author anthologies to which he contributed individual stories alongside other crime fiction writers.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order