Department Z
5 primary works • 25 total works
Britain's Department Z faces its biggest test when the organisation is threatened by an enemy within its walls.
Charles Corliss, son of a murdered agent from Department Z, seems like the perfect recruit for the ultra-secret spy organisation. But when things start going seriously wrong the agents begin to suspect that this charming young man is not as loyal as he first seemed. Filled with hate for the organisation which allowed the death of his father, Charles begins to sabotage the department as a double agent dedicated to the Communist cause.
Charles Corliss, son of a murdered agent from Department Z, seems like the perfect recruit for the ultra-secret spy organisation. But when things start going seriously wrong the agents begin to suspect that this charming young man is not as loyal as he first seemed. Filled with hate for the organisation which allowed the death of his father, Charles begins to sabotage the department as a double agent dedicated to the Communist cause.
Agent Craigie faces a crisis of international proportions as an attempted assassination of a Russian diplomat at a top-level international conference in London threatens negotiations.
Craigie and the Department Z team must work to ensure the safety of all the delegates whilst investigating the attack. It soon becomes increasingly obvious that the attack they're dealing with was run by a highly professional organisation and they're starting to feel out of their depth.
Will Department Z be able to match wits with bullets as they attempt to take down the assassins? How will they negotiate the political minefield where one false step could lead to worldwide disaster?
The League of Dark Men (1947) is the 23rd novel in the Department Z series.
Craigie and the Department Z team must work to ensure the safety of all the delegates whilst investigating the attack. It soon becomes increasingly obvious that the attack they're dealing with was run by a highly professional organisation and they're starting to feel out of their depth.
Will Department Z be able to match wits with bullets as they attempt to take down the assassins? How will they negotiate the political minefield where one false step could lead to worldwide disaster?
The League of Dark Men (1947) is the 23rd novel in the Department Z series.
Marlene von Barlack knew everything that there was to know about politicians. She knew who they spoke to, where they went, and most of all she knew how to get them into bed.
But now Marlene must use her powers of persuasion to do some investigating of international proportions; who among her prestigious paramours is plotting political destruction and seeking to destroy world peace?
As a frenzied manhunt begins across the continent, Marlene must race against the clock to work out which lover's embrace was really a madman's kiss of death...
The Department of Death, originally published in 1949 is the 24th novel in the Department Z series.
But now Marlene must use her powers of persuasion to do some investigating of international proportions; who among her prestigious paramours is plotting political destruction and seeking to destroy world peace?
As a frenzied manhunt begins across the continent, Marlene must race against the clock to work out which lover's embrace was really a madman's kiss of death...
The Department of Death, originally published in 1949 is the 24th novel in the Department Z series.
Professor Toller has created a 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 is 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.
The Peril Ahead (1964) is the 22nd novel in the Department Z series.
Department Z is a small and little-known section of the Intelligence Service. Among the other branches, its work is 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.
The Peril Ahead (1964) is the 22nd novel in the Department Z series.
A boxed set of three classic Department Z detective novels by the writer who sold 80 million novels worldwide, John Creasey.
'Phenomenal.' - Life Magazine
First Came a Murder
Sir Basil Riordan is mysterious, frightening, and an immensely wealthy man. But is he also a killer?
As head of England’s elite secret service agency, Department Z, Gordon Craigie has to find out. And it’s not going to be an easy investigation – too many important people are involved. With a member of an exclusive London Club poisoned, Craigie is forced to question whether Riordan or his son, Marcus, could really be involved?
Craigie assigns his best agent, Devenish, to find the truth. But what Devenish discovers is no clear-cut case of homicide. It is a mad masquerade of murder, larceny, and deceit of the highest order.
Before long, it looks like he and Craigie are in over their heads…
Death Round the Corner
In preparation for the World Economic Conference, Leopold Gorman, a widely feared and respected financier, chooses five immensely rich and powerful businessmen from all over the world to bring his plan to fruition. He selects these men to use their combined wealth to wreak havoc in the financial world.
Leopold Gorman, however, is a dangerous man. With Gordon Craigie, Chief of British Intelligence service Department Z, standing in his way, he tries to bring them down as well.
As Craigie attempts to undermine Gorman’s plot, Gorman turns his attention to the the agents of the Department, deciding which one he will make disappear next. Can Craigie and his men outwit this master criminal before it’s too late?
The Mark of the Crescent
The Mark of the Crescent signs the order for murder.
After the sudden murder of a man at a cricket game, a mysterious omnipresent organisation known only as the Mark of the Crescent catches the attention of Department Z. The strange attacks are increasing in frequency and the mark is everywhere. Starting at the country estate of Greylands, chief Gordon Craigie and his team of agents are hot on the trail of the organisation’s leader.
But where does the trail lead? And can the Department find out before it’s too late?
Reviews
‘Mr. Creasey realises that it is the principal business of thrillers to thrill.’ Church Times
'Phenomenal.' - Life Magazine
First Came a Murder
Sir Basil Riordan is mysterious, frightening, and an immensely wealthy man. But is he also a killer?
As head of England’s elite secret service agency, Department Z, Gordon Craigie has to find out. And it’s not going to be an easy investigation – too many important people are involved. With a member of an exclusive London Club poisoned, Craigie is forced to question whether Riordan or his son, Marcus, could really be involved?
Craigie assigns his best agent, Devenish, to find the truth. But what Devenish discovers is no clear-cut case of homicide. It is a mad masquerade of murder, larceny, and deceit of the highest order.
Before long, it looks like he and Craigie are in over their heads…
Death Round the Corner
In preparation for the World Economic Conference, Leopold Gorman, a widely feared and respected financier, chooses five immensely rich and powerful businessmen from all over the world to bring his plan to fruition. He selects these men to use their combined wealth to wreak havoc in the financial world.
Leopold Gorman, however, is a dangerous man. With Gordon Craigie, Chief of British Intelligence service Department Z, standing in his way, he tries to bring them down as well.
As Craigie attempts to undermine Gorman’s plot, Gorman turns his attention to the the agents of the Department, deciding which one he will make disappear next. Can Craigie and his men outwit this master criminal before it’s too late?
The Mark of the Crescent
The Mark of the Crescent signs the order for murder.
After the sudden murder of a man at a cricket game, a mysterious omnipresent organisation known only as the Mark of the Crescent catches the attention of Department Z. The strange attacks are increasing in frequency and the mark is everywhere. Starting at the country estate of Greylands, chief Gordon Craigie and his team of agents are hot on the trail of the organisation’s leader.
But where does the trail lead? And can the Department find out before it’s too late?
Reviews
‘Mr. Creasey realises that it is the principal business of thrillers to thrill.’ Church Times