Department Z Books
1969. Revised Edition. 192 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Jacket is in a protector which is stuck to the board by the library pocket. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a moderate forward lean. Gilt lettering has become dull. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Jacket is in removable plastic cover.
The greed of one man has meant the death of others… When two impossibly rich oil tycoons are found murdered in their own homes, a matter of life and death becomes one of national security. Jim Burke of Department Z is called in to stop the ambitious murderer from killing again—but it isn’t long before Burke’s investigation is derailed by an attempt on his own life. Will he be able to save Britain from this latest threat and escape unharmed? Burke knows that he’s up against something big, but is it too big for this new Secret Service man to handle? The Terror Trap is the seventh book in the Department Z series, and was originally published in 1936. ‘ Phenomenal .’ — Life Magazine ‘Mr. Creasey’s excitements follow fast upon each other.’ — Daily Telegraph ‘Action and pace have always been features of Mr. Creasey’s writing.’ — Scotsman ‘ Racy, amusing, and up to date . Told with speed and ingenuity.’ — Morning Post ‘Mr. Creasey is a high-spirited and rambunctious narrator.’ — John o’ London’s Weekly ‘Creasey realizes that it is the principal business of thrillers to thrill.’ — Church Times ‘ Will be remembered when most mystery stories are forgotten.’ — Public Opinion
Gordon Craigie faces a powerful madman with a devastating scheme for global murder. Born in Surrey, England in 1908 into a poor family in which there were nine children, John Creasey grew up to be a true master story teller and international sensation. His more than 600 crime, mystery and thriller titles have now sold 80 million copies in 25 languages. These include many popular series such as Gideon of Scotland Yard, The Toff, Dr Palfrey and The Baron. Creasey wrote under many pseudonyms, explaining that booksellers had complained he totally dominated the 'C' section in stores. Never one to sit still, Creasey had a strong social conscience, and stood for Parliament several times, along with founding the One Party Alliance which promoted the idea of government by a coalition of the best minds from across the political spectrum. He founded the British Crime Writers' Association, which to this day celebrates outstanding crime writing. The Mystery Writers of America bestowed upon him the Edgar Award for best novel and then in 1969 the ultimate Grand Master Award.
. THE a band of international trouble-makers and bizarre killers. It had sprung up, seemingly, overnight. Gordon Craigie and his ultra-secret agents of Department Z were desperate to get the name of the man behind this menace. . By the time he found out, murder, greed and spies galore wre already on the loose. Then the great Craigie himself was struck down, in hospital in critical condition! . A condition to which the entire British Commonwealth might soon be assigned!
In the pitch darkness of the London Blackout, assassins' bullets struck home with deadly accuracy, for somehow, incredibly - the killers had the power to see in the dark. Gordon Craigie, head of Britain's top security Department Z, faced the gravest challenge of his career - for if that power fell into enemy hands, all Europe would be imperiled.
Agent Loftus is the first victim of the weapon that will destroy Britain.
International blackmailers are scheming to rupture relations between Britain and the US. But Bill Loftus, the sturdy second of Department Z, is hot on their trail. With America’s most powerful industrialists, British peers of the realm, and agents of unknown power all entangled in this conspiracy, international safety is at risk. But unravelling this global plot quickly becomes personal for Loftus when the blackmailers murder someone dear to him. As things heat up and the stakes rise, Loftus must use all his professional cool to carry on with the investigation. Grief-stricken, will Loftus be able to stop the criminals before the NATO alliance collapses?
A French refugee washes up on the English coast. Feverish, delirious, he babbles incoherently to the men who find him. A single phrase, ‘Lotfus, spell it backwards.’ The event sparks an explosive reaction at throughout Department Z, where the agents—including Bill Loftus himself—are fighting a desperate battle to uncover a Nazi scheme that threatens the very heart of British Defence. Soon, the men of Department Z find themselves in the midst of a conspiracy theory, a kidnapping plot, and a dangerous weapon… The Day of Disaster is the 18th book in the Department Z series, and was originally published in 1942. ‘ Phenomenal .’ — Life Magazine ‘Mr. Creasey’s excitements follow fast upon each other.’ — Daily Telegraph ‘Action and pace have always been features of Mr. Creasey’s writing.’ — Scotsman ‘ Racy, amusing, and up to date . Told with speed and ingenuity.’ — Morning Post ‘Mr. Creasey is a high-spirited and rambunctious narrator.’ — John o’ London’s Weekly ‘Creasey realizes that it is the principal business of thrillers to thrill.’ — Church Times ‘ Will be remembered when most mystery stories are forgotten.’ — Public Opinion
When David Garth returned from America, where his speeches on behalf of the Ministry of Propaganda had caused no small amount of concern, he was surprised to receive an unsigned invitation to an address in Wimbledon. He was even more surprised when he was approached by two agents of Department Z. Agents Mark and Mike Errol request the assistance of Mr Garth on a mission that has already taken the life of one of their friends. Desperate for vengeance, the Errols are out to catch the cold-blooded killer, ‘Frankenstein’. After finding his flat burgled with a body lying on the floor, Garth is determined to help the agents clear his own name. But this manhunt unearths a plot with international ramifications: to halt America’s assistance in the second World War.
Professor Toller has created a devastating weapon that could change the world as we know it. The threat is imminent as the Professor and his formula are kidnapped and it is left to the head of Department Z, Gordon Craigie to save the day. Department Z is a small and little-known section of the Intelligence Service. Among the other branches its work was legendary. There are agents of the Department in most of the world’s capitals and in many smaller cities, and many strange matters passed through its hands. Or, more accurately, the hands of Gordon Craigie and Bill Loftus. Craigie must take enormous risks as both Washington and Moscow begin to suspect Britain of seeking out such a destructive weapon. His investigation leads him to an English seaside resort where Craigie must track down the men that have taken the professor whilst evading the master conspirator who is out to get him. When the conspirator goes after the Prime Minister, Craigie is in real trouble.
PB. Arrow Books, London 1972. A Department Z Adventure. When the earthquake struck the island of Canna, one of the mountains had been split open, the solid rock ruptured, buried strata opened up. And more than just rock had been revealed.Spiders. Swarms of deadly poisonous spiders had been let loose. Spiders whose bite was deadly and terrifylingly quick to take effect.