W.J. Burley Books in Order
W.J. Burley is a renowned British author, born in Falmouth, Cornwall. With a distinguished background in zoology, having studied at Balliol College, Oxford, and a successful teaching career, including stints as head of biology at Richmond & East Sheen County Grammar School and Newquay Grammar School, Burley embarked on a writing career in his early fifties. His debut novel marked the introduction of the iconic character, Superintendent Charles Wycliffe, who would go on to feature in eighteen novels and captivate audiences worldwide. Burley's prolific output also includes five other notable works. In 1993, a Wycliffe television pilot starring Jack Shepherd sparked a five-year, 37-episode series, catapulting the author to financial comfort in his eighties. Despite his later success being eclipsed by his creations, Wycliffe remains an enduring testament to Burley's enduring legacy.
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Book Series by W.J. Burley
- #1AmazonWycliffe and the Three Toed Pussy(1968)
- #2AmazonWycliffe and How to Kill a Cat(1970)
- #3AmazonWycliffe and the Guilt Edged Alibi(1971)
- #4AmazonWycliffe and Death in a Salubrious Place(1973)
- #5AmazonWycliffe and Death in Stanley Street(1974)
- #6AmazonWycliffe and the Pea Green Boat(1975)
- #7AmazonWycliffe And The Schoolgirls(1976)
- #8AmazonWycliffe and the School Bullies(1976)
- #9AmazonWycliffe and the Scapegoat(1978)
- #10AmazonWycliffe in Paul's Court(1980)
- #11AmazonWycliffe's Wild Goose Chase(1982)
- #12AmazonWycliffe and the Beales(1983)
- #13AmazonWycliffe and the Four Jacks(1985)
- #14AmazonWycliffe and the Quiet Virgin(1986)
- #15AmazonWycliffe and the Winsor Blue(1987)
- #16AmazonWycliffe And The Tangled Web(1988)
- #17AmazonWycliffe and the Cycle of Death(1990)
- #18AmazonWycliffe and the Dead Flautist(1991)
- #19AmazonWycliffe and the Last Rites(1992)
- #20AmazonWycliffe and the Dunes Mystery(1994)
- #21AmazonWycliffe and the House of Fear(1995)
- #22AmazonWycliffe and the Redhead(1997)
- #23AmazonWycliffe and the Guild of Nine(2000)
About W.J. Burley
W.J. Burley is a renowned British author, born in Falmouth, Cornwall. With a distinguished background in zoology, having studied at Balliol College, Oxford, and a successful teaching career, including stints as head of biology at Richmond & East Sheen County Grammar School and Newquay Grammar School, Burley embarked on a writing career in his early fifties. His debut novel marked the introduction of the iconic character, Superintendent Charles Wycliffe, who would go on to feature in eighteen novels and captivate audiences worldwide. Burley's prolific output also includes five other notable works. In 1993, a Wycliffe television pilot starring Jack Shepherd sparked a five-year, 37-episode series, catapulting the author to financial comfort in his eighties. Despite his later success being eclipsed by his creations, Wycliffe remains an enduring testament to Burley's enduring legacy.
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