Peter Chard books in order

The Peter Chard series by Gerald Verner. Two classic crime novels from the 1940s.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Thirsty Evil 1945 Gerald Verner Buy
2 They Walk in Darkness 1947 Gerald Verner Buy

The Peter Chard series consists of two Gerald Verner mysteries from the mid-1940s. Thirsty Evil (1945) and They Walk in Darkness (1947) place Chard in investigations set against the backdrop of postwar Britain, where wartime disruptions left plenty of material for crime fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Peter Chard series?

There are two books in the Peter Chard series, published between 1945 and 1947.

What is the first book in the Peter Chard series?

The first book in the Peter Chard series is Thirsty Evil, published in 1945.

What is the Peter Chard series about?

Peter Chard appears in two Gerald Verner mysteries from the 1940s: Thirsty Evil (1945) and They Walk in Darkness (1947). Both are postwar British crime novels in Verner’s traditional detective style.

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