Superintendent Folly books in order

The Superintendent Folly series by John Creasey features seven police mystery novels published between 1944 and 1948, following an aptly named detective through murder investigations.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Murder in the Family 1944 John Creasey Buy
2 Find The Body 1945 John Creasey Buy
3 Murder Came Late 1946 John Creasey Buy
4 Run Away to Murder 1947 John Creasey Buy
5 Let’s Kill Uncle Lionel 1947 John Creasey Buy
6 Mystery Motive 1947 John Creasey Buy
7 Close the Door on Murder 1948 John Creasey Buy

“Superintendent Folly ran seven books between 1944 and 1948, making it one of John Creasey’s more contained series. The novels are straightforward murder mysteries — Murder in the Family, Find The Body, Murder Came Late, Run Away to Murder — featuring a detective whose name is the only whimsical thing about him. Folly himself is a capable investigator working through cases in post-war Britain.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Superintendent Folly series?

There are seven books in the Superintendent Folly series, published between 1944 and 1948.

What is the first book in the Superintendent Folly series?

The first book in the Superintendent Folly series is Murder in the Family, published in 1944.

Who is Superintendent Folly?

“Superintendent Folly is a police detective whose unfortunate surname belies his competence. The seven novels — including Murder in the Family, Find The Body, and Let’s Kill Uncle Lionel — follow him through murder investigations during the mid-1940s. The series is compact compared to Creasey’s longer runs, offering a focused set of classic mystery novels.”

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