On television, he appears in the 33episode drama series inspector morse 19872000, in which john thaw played the character, as well as the 2012 prequel series endeavour, portrayed by shaun evans. Few since have matched the originality of this character. The inspector morse novel series ran from 1975 to 1999, starting with last bus to woodstock and ending with the remorseful day. After 12 books, not only was dexter at the top of his game. Still, inspector morse s legacy lives on through the spinoff shows lewis which follows morse s longtime partner and endeavour a morse prequel. His works includes both learning books, stand alone novels and series stories like inspector morse. He also had an affinity for cask ale and wagner, and he was somewhat of a reflection of colin dexters own personality. I saw that the series was based on novels by colin dexter so i looked for copies. Morse works as a senior criminal investigation department officer with the thames valley police in oxford. Colin dexters appearances in the series inspector morse. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Colin dexter, british author who created the inspector morse. If someone experiences a trauma throughout a session heshe will sue the corporate.
Last bus to woodstock, last seen wearing and the silent world of. However, to inspector morse, something is out of order, and soon he begins digging into the case despite the fact that different detectives are usually not pleased together. Detective chief inspector endeavour morse, gm, is the eponymous fictional character in the series of detective novels by british author colin dexter. He is prickly and sarcastic, a bachelor, an oxford graduate.
He could have been vacationing in greece instead of investigating a murder that the. It is not vital to read the books in order each one can stand. Service of all the dead inspector morse series book 4 by colin dexter 4. Inspector morse is a fictional detective created by english novelist colin dexter. Dont miss a single colin dexter inspector morse book and read them all in the best order. Pour yourself a pint of real ale, stick on some wagner and catch up with morse. Colin dexters inspector morse books in order in fact, rosenthal additionally lives the charmed life of someone comfortably rich, who now will get to journey to exotic lands eating meals for a residing. Last bus to woodstock is the novel that began colin dexters phenomenally successful inspector morse series.
See the complete inspector morse series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The remorseful day is the thirteenth and the last book in inspector morse series. List of inspector morse episodes inspector morse wiki. List of inspector morse episodes wikipedia republished. The dead of jericho videorecording by anthony minghella. For details on how to book a private tailormade inspector morse tour or a private tour on any combination of tour themes for yourself or family and friends please call us on 01865 686 441 or see our private tours page. Colin dexters inspector morse books in order pan macmillan. Inspector morse is a police procedural that includes john thaw as a result of the hero of the title, chief inspector morse. The series novels were written between 1975 and 1999.
Colin dexter and inspector morse had a lot in common, i expect they would have enjoyed sharing a few pints of old. Inspector morse is an embodiment of white male medium class englishness, with a set of assumptions and prejudices to match. The show is based around the exciting exploits of chief inspector morse john thaw, a senior officer within the criminal investigation department of the oxford police, as he investigates heavy crimes in and around oxford with his sidekick. Larger groups can also book over the phone or online. Colin dexter, inspector morse, first edition abebooks. Inspector morse series by colin dexter is one of the best criminal mysteries books to be written. The book officially introduced inspector morse to the world in 1975. Speaking to about his characters love life, shaun evans said. Last bus to woodstock inspector morse series book 1 kindle. Colin dexters inspector morse books in order cartire. After 12 books, not only was dexter at the top of his game as a writer, we are also so invested in morse character that he has become like family that cranky bachelor uncle who every female in the family wants to fix, and every male envies. He could have been vacationing in greece instead of investigating a murder that the police have long since written off. It was a sleeper hit, but the series eventually took off, in part due to his main character inspector morse, a curmudgeonly detective who liked ale.
The quirky irascible detective stands out from the beginning. Colin dexter in 2000 after receiving an order of the british empire. Click download or read online button to get inspector morse book now. Each episode of this detective drama was two hours long, with the show airing on the itv network. Detective chief inspector morse is a senior criminal investigation department cid officer with the thames valley police in oxford england. The inspector morse book series by colin dexter includes books last bus to woodstock, last seen wearing, the silent world of nicholas quinn, and several more. Although the last five episodes were each broadcast a year apart two years before the final episode, when released on dvd, they were billed as series eight. Colin dexter inspector morse books checklist in series order with summaries updated 2017 summaries, checklist and ordering information for all inspector morse novels dont miss a single colin dexter inspector morse book and read them all in the best order. Last bus to woodstock inspector morse series book 1. The omnibus series does not follow the chronological sequence either in the 1st through 4th omnibus or within the volume. His relationships with the establishments, the authority, the status quo and the bastions of power are markedly ambiguous, and so are his relations with ladies. It starred john thaw as detective chief inspector morse and kevin whately as sergeant lewis. Complete order of colin dexter books in publication order and chronological order.
The first novel in inspector morse series, a book that introduces dexters famous protagonist, inspector morse working in the oxford homicide division. Nov 12, 2018 the british detective sequence inspector morse has, three years after the loss of life of the lead actor john thaw, a sequel continued received. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Below is a list of colin dexters books in order of when they were originally released and in chronological order. Inspector morse is the main protagonist of the series. Featuring the first three books in colin dexters classic crime series starring inspector morse. Colin dexter made his literary debut at 1975 with his first inspector morse novel, last bus to woodstock. This is the book that introduces inspector morse, now familiar to so many, if not via the books then through john thaws tv characterisation and for those fortunate enough to catch it, the outstanding endeavour. The show is based around the exciting exploits of chief inspector morse john thaw, a senior officer within the criminal investigation department of the oxford police, as he investigates heavy crimes in and around oxford with his sidekick, detective sergeant lewis kevin.
Inspector morse, famously played by john thaw in the phenomenally popular tv series, first appeared in a series of thirteen bestselling novels by author colin dexter. Is the hulu television sequence cancelled or renewed for season two. As always with inspector morse books, the true star of the guide isnt the case or inspector morse, however as an alternative the masterful writing prose of colin dexter. The play, entitled morsehouse of ghosts, saw dci morse looking to his past, when an old acquaintance becomes the lead suspect in a murder case that involves the onstage death of a young actress. Inspector morse series 14 primary works 27 total works detective chief inspector morse is a senior criminal investigation department cid officer with the thames valley police in oxford england. An ailing morse involves himself in a year old cold murder case of a nymphomaniac is when persons of interest connected with it turn. The silent world of nicholas quinn by colin dexter 1977 no human action happens by pure chance unconnected with other happenings, none is incapable of explanation.
Colin dexters inspector morse books in order fantastic fiction. The complete series list for an inspector morse mystery colin dexter. To pass the time, morse reads a book by american criminal expert dr millie van buren on the oxford canal murder of 1859, in which the corpse of a young woman, joanna franks, was found floating in the canal, the apparent victim of four roughneck boatmen, oldfield. As all fans of inspector morse know his creator, colin dexter, makes a hitchcock like appearances in most of the inspector morse episodes and here is a post dedicated to that theme, colin dexters appearances in the series inspector morse. However, to inspector morse, one thing is out of order, and soon he begins digging into the case though different detectives will not be pleased along with his investigations. Morse was known for his love for english literature and cryptic crosswords. The remorseful day inspector morse mysteries by colin dexter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. W hat we meet in the inspector morse series, or indeed if you pick up the books by author colin dexter, there. This little book includes story summaries, checklist and links for.
The morse character parallels dexters penchants for crosswords, english lit and cask ale. The series comprises 33 twohour episodes 100 minutes excluding commercials produced between 1987 and 2000. The complete case files the dead of jerichothe silent world of nicholas quinn play all episodes season one. How colin dexter changed the face of crime fiction books. From the author of the inspector morse series, a short story about a freelance investigator and what should be a simple case. Season episodes original uk air dates season premiere season finale season 1 3 6th january 1987 20th january 1987 season 2 4 25th december 1987 22nd march 1988 season 3 4 4th january 1989 25th january 1989 season 4 4 3rd january 1990 24th january 1990 season 5 5 20th february 1991 27th march 1991 season 6 5 26th february 1992 15th april 1992 season 7.
An inspector morse stage play appeared in 2010, written by alma cullen writer of four morse screenplays for itv. The inspector morse series by colin dexter contains a total of different novels that describe different episodes. Ive enjoy most of the inspector morse series since i was first introduced to the character on a pbs mystery series. Catch up with inspector morse, famously played by john thaw in the phenomenally popular tv series, with these bestselling novels by author. Mar 24, 2017 colin dexters inspector morse novels began a boomtime in crime fiction on television and in bookshops and we are still feeling its effects. Inspector morse tv series 19872000 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Colin dexter s inspector morse books in order in fact, rosenthal additionally lives the charmed life of someone comfortably rich, who now gets to journey to exotic lands consuming food for a dwelling. Inspector morses legacy lives on masterpiece official. The british detective series inspector morse has, three years after the loss of life of the lead actor john thaw, a sequel continued bought. First broadcast in 1987, the inspector morse series is a crime drama based on the colin dexter novels of the same name. Morse is a confirmed bachelor attracted to ladies, alcohol and puzzling homicide investigations. The british detective sequence inspector morse has, three years after the loss of life of the lead actor john thaw, a sequel continued received. Although he is most famously known for his inspector morse series of novels, he has written a few novellas and short stories as well.
Colin dexters inspector morse novels began a boomtime in crime fiction on television and in bookshops and we are still feeling its effects john dugdale fri 24 mar 2017 04. Inspector morse series book series kindle edition. There are books in the inspector morse series written between 1975 and 1999. Colin is an english author born back in 1930 and has written several books. Inspector morse, lewis and endeavour official tour. Death is now my neighbor inspector morse book 12 by colin dexter. Lewis was nobodys fool and was a man of some honesty and integrity. Inspector morse download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. One of thirteen, it sets up the series establishing both the tone and the character. See the complete inspector morse series book list in order, box sets or. This is a list of episodes of the british television crime drama inspector morse, starring john thaw and kevin whately, for which eight series were broadcast between 1987 and 2000, totalling thirtythree episodes. Inspector morse is a british detective drama television series based on a series of novels by colin dexter. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it.
This little book includes story summaries, checklist and links for easy ordering. Bbc radio dramatizations obituarys morse s eating habits john thaw. The success of the inspector morse books was such that the series was adapted into dozens of episodes of a television show called inspector morse. Colin dexter, british author who created the inspector. Inspector morse 14 book collectiontitles in the set last bus to woodstock last seen wearing the silent world of nicholas quinn service of all the dead the dead of jericho the riddle of the third mile the secret annexe 3 the wench is dead the jewel that was ours the way through the woods the daughters of cain death is n. The first of the inspector morse and the first novel from colin dexter, this book was originally published in 1975 in january and was to mark the onset of a longrunning franchise. I found this book which contains the first three novels. Death is now my neighbour is the 12th novel in colin dexters inspector morse series. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. The final novel in the inspector morse series, the remorseful day remains a favorite.
Colin dexter inspector morse british detective stories. The inspector morse mystery series in order colin dexter. Below is a list of colin dexters inspector morse books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. The author is a master craftsman who can outchristie christie when it comes to plot twists that still follow the rules, and this book was no exception. Morse is a man filled with regrets, each personal and skilled. Morse played by the late john thaw is not the ideal policeman, his superiors think. Morse is laid up in hospital, and lewis is away on an inspector training course. Morse is a man stuffed with regrets, both private and professional. The books that inspired inspector morse on british tv i first watched endeavor on pbs and then discovered the inspector morse series. Oct 30, 2018 as at all times with inspector morse books, the true star of the book isnt the case or inspector morse, but as a substitute the masterful writing prose of colin dexter.