Edward Marston

Edward Marston

Books

22

Avg Rating

4.0

Years Active

2004-2026

About

Edward Marston is an acclaimed British author, esteemed for his captivating historical mysteries and crime fiction. Born in 1940 as Keith Miles, Marston took on his pen name while crafting intricate narratives that transport readers to bygone eras. He is best known for the Railway Detective series, featuring the astute Inspector Robert Colbeck, and the Restoration series, focusing on architect Christopher Redmayne and civil war veteran Jonathan Bale. With a background in theater and a deep appreciation for history, Marston weaves rich, authentic settings into his novels, delighting fans with meticulously plotted tales and riveting storytelling that keep readers enthralled.

Books (22)

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Signal for Vengeance

The Railway Detective #13

Signal for Vengeance

4.13Crime
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Death at the Terminus

The Railway Detective #21

Death at the Terminus

4.13Mystery
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A Bespoke Murder

Home Front Detective #1

A Bespoke Murder

3.74Historical Mystery
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Mystery at the Station Hotel

The Railway Detective #23

Mystery at the Station Hotel

4.18Crime
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The Stationmaster's Farewell

The Railway Detective #9

The Stationmaster's Farewell

4.12Historical Mystery
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Timetable of Death

The Railway Detective #12

Timetable of Death

4.15Crime
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The Silver Locomotive Mystery

The Railway Detective #6

The Silver Locomotive Mystery

3.99Historical Mystery
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The Railway Detective’s Christmas Case

The Railway Detective #20

The Railway Detective’s Christmas Case

4.01Christmas
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Fear on the Phantom Special

The Railway Detective #17

Fear on the Phantom Special

4.01Mystery
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The Railway Viaduct

The Railway Detective #3

The Railway Viaduct

3.93Mystery
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Murder in Transit

The Railway Detective #22

Murder in Transit

4.23Mystery
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The Circus Train Conspiracy

The Railway Detective #14

The Circus Train Conspiracy

3.96Mystery
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Peril on the Royal Train

The Railway Detective #10

Peril on the Royal Train

4.03Historical Fiction
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Blood on the Line

The Railway Detective #8

Blood on the Line

4.15Mystery
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A Ticket to Oblivion

The Railway Detective #11

A Ticket to Oblivion

4.08Mystery
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A Christmas Railway Mystery

The Railway Detective #15

A Christmas Railway Mystery

3.85Christmas
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Slaughter in the Sapperton Tunnel

The Railway Detective #18

Slaughter in the Sapperton Tunnel

4.17Mystery
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Murder on the Great Northern Railway

The Railway Detective #24

Murder on the Great Northern Railway

3.72Detective
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Tragedy on the Branch Line

The Railway Detective #19

Tragedy on the Branch Line

4.13Crime
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The Railway Detective

The Railway Detective #1

The Railway Detective

3.74Historical Mystery
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Points of Danger

The Railway Detective #16

Points of Danger

4.23Mystery
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Murder on the Brighton Express

The Railway Detective #5

Murder on the Brighton Express

3.95Historical Mystery
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