Books in Order: Immerse Yourself in the Thrilling World of Michael Innes
Scottish author, J.I.M Stewart, more popularly known by his pseudonym Michael Innes, had a prolific writing career that spanned over various parts of Europe, the UK, and Australia. Born and raised in the heart of Edinburgh, Innes broadened his horizons by studying at an assortment of universities across Europe, before channeling his knowledge into lecturing roles back home and down under.
Innes’ first foray into published work came forth with his 1936 novel, Death at the President’s Lodging, which was alternatively titled Seven Suspects. This intriguing piece was his readers’ entry point into the captivating world of Sir John Appleby, a notable figure of the Metropolitan police.
With an engaging and unique writing style, Innes takes readers on a thrilling journey through crime fiction. The allure of his writings lies in the believability and relatability of characters, paired with the unraveled mysteries that capture reader’s imagination till the last page.
Before his demise, this illustrious author penned down his memoir titled Myself and Michael Innes, chronicling his life and intriguing career trajectory that was published in 1987.
List of Michael Innes’ Books in Order
Wondering how to explore the mesmerising world of Michael Innes’ fiction? Here’s the sequence of Innes’ books, ordered by their original publication dates. Lost in the intricacies of his narratives, you’ll find yourself constantly at the edge of your seat!
Publication Order of Inspector Appleby Books
| Death at the President’s Lodging / Seven Suspects | (1936) |    |
| Hamlet, Revenge! | (1937) | |
| Lament for a Maker | (1938) | |
| Stop Press / The Spider Strikes | (1939) | |
| The Secret Vanguard | (1940) | |
| There Came Both Mist and Snow / A Comedy of Terrors | (1940) | |
| Appleby on Ararat | (1941) | |
| The Daffodil Affair | (1942) | |
| The Weight of the Evidence | (1943) | |
| Appleby’s End | (1945) | |
| A Night of Errors | (1948) | |
| Operation Pax / The Paper Thunderbolt | (1951) | |
| A Private View / One-Man Show / Murder Is an Art | (1952) | |
| Appleby Plays Chicken / Death On a Quiet Day | (1957) | |
| The Long Farewell | (1958) | |
| Hare Sitting Up | (1959) | |
| Silence Observed | (1961) | |
| A Connoisseur’s Case / The Crabtree Affair | (1962) | |
| The Bloody Wood | (1966) | |
| Appleby At Allington / Death By Water | (1968) | |
| A Family Affair / Picture of Guilt | (1969) | |
| Death at the Chase | (1970) | |
| An Awkward Lie | (1971) | |
| The Open House | (1972) | |
| Appleby’s Answer | (1973) | |
| Appleby’s Other Story | (1974) | |
| The Gay Phoenix | (1976) | |
| The Ampersand Papers | (1978) | |
| Sheiks and Adders | (1982) | |
| Appleby and Honeybath | (1983) | |
| Carson’s Conspiracy | (1984) | |
| Appleby and the Ospreys | (1986) | |