{"title":"Inspector Morse","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"inspector-morse-series-14-books-collection-set-colin-dexter-fiction-paperback","title":"Inspector Morse Series 14 Books Collection Set by Colin Dexter - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLast Bus To Woodstock\u003cbr\u003e\nLast Seen Wearing\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Silent World of Nicholas Quinn\u003cbr\u003e\nService of All the Dead\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dead of Jericho\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Riddle of the Third Mile\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Secret of Annexe 3\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wench Is Dead\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jewel That Was Ours\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Way Through the Woods\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Daughters of Cain\u003cbr\u003e\nDeath Is Now My Neighbour\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Remorseful Day\u003cbr\u003e\nMorse's Greatest Mystery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Pan Macmillan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nColin Dexter's Inspector Morse Series brings together fourteen essential volumes chronicling one of British crime fiction's most beloved detectives. Set against the spires and cobbled lanes of Oxford, these mysteries follow Chief Inspector Morse and his loyal Sergeant Lewis as they untangle murders rooted in academia, ambition, and long-buried secrets. Dexter's puzzles are famous for rewarding careful readers with fair-play clues and elegant misdirection. This complete paperback set moves chronologically from Morse's earliest cases through his final, reflective investigations, making it an ideal way to experience the character's full arc in one purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nColin Dexter's Inspector Morse novels redefined the modern British detective story, trading car chases for crossword-style logic and a detective whose intellect was matched only by his stubbornness. Across this fourteen-book set, readers follow Morse from his debut investigation in Last Bus to Woodstock through the bittersweet conclusion of The Remorseful Day, with Morse's Greatest Mystery rounding out the collection with additional short fiction. Oxford itself functions almost as a character throughout: its colleges, pubs, and quiet backstreets provide the backdrop for crimes that are rarely as simple as they first appear. Dexter builds each mystery on carefully planted clues, red herrings, and misdirection, inviting readers to match wits with Morse rather than simply follow along. Sergeant Lewis serves as both foil and moral compass, his practical patience balancing Morse's impatience and love of crosswords, real ale, and classical music. The series also charts a slow character study, as Morse's private frustrations and unspoken regrets surface gradually over fourteen books. Fans of classic British procedurals will recognize the DNA that later influenced countless television detectives. This collection suits readers who enjoy slow-burn, cerebral mysteries over fast-paced thrillers, and who appreciate a detective whose flaws feel as real as his triumphs. Read in order or dipped into individually, this set delivers the complete Morse experience for longtime fans revisiting old favorites and new readers meeting the detective for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 14-book set covering all thirteen Inspector Morse novels plus a bonus short story collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback edition, ideal for building a complete crime fiction library in one purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric Oxford settings and fair-play puzzles that reward careful, attentive readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA satisfying chronological read from Morse's debut case through his final investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for fans of classic British detective fiction and the Inspector Morse television series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, easy to shelve, gift, or take along for travel reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLast Bus To Woodstock — Morse's very first case begins with a hitchhiker's murder near Oxford and introduces his patient, unconventional method of detection.\u003cbr\u003e\nLast Seen Wearing — The disappearance of a schoolgirl reopens old wounds and forces Morse to reconsider a case everyone else believed was closed.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Silent World of Nicholas Quinn — A death among Oxford examiners hides behind academic rivalry, deafness, and a web of professional secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\nService of All the Dead — A churchwarden's murder pulls Morse into a quiet parish where piety conceals darker motives.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dead of Jericho — A woman's death in the Jericho neighborhood draws Morse into a personal connection that complicates his objectivity.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Riddle of the Third Mile — A body missing key body parts and an Oxford don's disappearance combine into one of Morse's most puzzling cases.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Secret of Annexe 3 — A New Year's Eve murder at a costume party leaves Morse struggling to identify a victim without a name.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wench Is Dead — Recovering in hospital, Morse investigates a decades-old canal murder using only historical records and reasoning.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jewel That Was Ours — An American tour group and a stolen piece of jewelry set the stage for murder among Oxford's tourist attractions.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Way Through the Woods — A missing Swedish tourist and a painting containing hidden clues test Morse's patience over a slow-burning summer investigation.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Daughters of Cain — A former Oxford scout's murder uncovers exploitation and resentment simmering beneath college life.\u003cbr\u003e\nDeath Is Now My Neighbour — A political scandal and a shooting intertwine as Morse faces both a case and his own declining health.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Remorseful Day — Morse's final investigation into a nurse's unsolved murder brings the series to its emotional, definitive close.\u003cbr\u003e\nMorse's Greatest Mystery — A collection of short stories offering additional glimpses into Morse's cases and character outside the novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nColin Dexter (1930-2017) was an English crime writer best known for creating Chief Inspector Morse, whose thirteen novels were written between 1975 and 1999. A former classics teacher, Dexter brought a puzzle-setter's precision to his plotting, having also been a keen crossword compiler, which shows in the meticulous clues woven through each mystery. His novels were adapted into the long-running Inspector Morse television series, which in turn inspired the spin-offs Lewis and Endeavour, cementing Morse's place as one of British crime fiction's most enduring detectives, celebrated throughout his career for his intricately plotted mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis complete Inspector Morse set is a satisfying way to dive into classic British crime fiction from start to finish. Perfect as a birthday gift, holiday season present, or addition to a home library, it rewards slow, attentive reading and offers hours of puzzle-solving pleasure for mystery lovers and fans of the beloved television adaptations alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colin Dexter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57171576258934,"sku":"MAN-9781509897308","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/inspector-morse-collection-colin-dexter-paperback.jpg?v=1785814009"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/inspector-morse.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}