Books in Order: A Deeper Dive into the Literary Journey of Simon Brett
About the Author
Acclaimed as an exceptional novelist, Simon Brett is renowned for his mastery in penning down riveting mystery novels. His most celebrated works circle around the Charles Paris, Mrs. Pargeter, and the Fethering mystery series, as well as the Blotto & Twinks series. Not stopping at novels, Brett extends his proficiency to drama, making his mark as a creative dramatist.
After receiving an exemplary degree from Dulwich College and Wadham College, Oxford, Brett embarked on his career at BBC Radio. His remarkable contributions include authoring the initial instalment of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’, and producing several popular shows. Transitioning from radio to television, he lent his talents to the production of the famous shows ‘End of Part One’ and ‘The Glums’. Brett then further expanded his repertoire to become an accomplished sitcom writer, alongside his prolific novelist career.
The Unique Writing Style of Simon Brett
Brett’s unique writing style combines elements of traditional whodunits and cozy mystery genres, blended with a generous dose of wit and humor. His work features multi-dimensional characters, fast-paced narratives, and captivating plots, that keep the readers intrigued, making for highly readable books.
His debut novel, Cast, in Order of Disappearance introduced readers to the Charles Paris series, capturing its audience with clever storytelling and well-drawn characters, thereby setting the stage for his following novels.
Simon Brett’s Books in Order
Simon Brett’s debut as an author occurred in 1975 with the book Cast, in Order of Disappearance, marking the commencement of his famous Charles Paris series. Below, you’ll find a list of his books in order of their original release.
Publication Order of Blotto and Twinks Books
| Blotto, Twinks, and the Ex-King’s Daughter | (2009) |    |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Dead Dowager Duchess | (2010) | |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Rodents of the Riviera | (2011) | |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Bootlegger’s Moll | (2012) | |
| Blotto, Twinks and Riddle of the Sphinx | (2013) | |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Heir to the Tsar | (2015) | |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Stars of the Silver Screen | (2017) | |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Intimate Revue | (2019) | |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Great Road Race | (2019) | |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Maharajah’s Jewel | (2021) | |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Suspicious Guests | (2023) | |
| Blotto, Twinks and the Conquistadors’ Gold | (2023) | |