Edmund Crispin Books in Order

Edmund Crispin, the pen name of Robert Bruce Montgomery, is a celebrated author and composer, renowned for his contributions to crime fiction and music. As an Oxford undergraduate, Montgomery's talents were already evident, with both his debut crime novel and musical composition being accepted for publication. He went on to become a full-time writer and composer, crafting film music for six Carry On films, as well as concert and church music. Montgomery's literary credentials are further reinforced by his editorship of science fiction anthologies and regular crime fiction reviewing for The Sunday Times. His notable friendships with Philip Larkin, Kingsley Amis, and Agatha Christie underscore his stature within literary circles.