Books in Order: Delving deeply into Eric Wright’s Bibliography
Eric Wright, an eminent author born in London, England in 1929, spent most of his life in Canada, where he migrated in 1951. Armed with a B.A from the University of Manitoba and an M.A from the University of Toronto, Wright was a revered figure in the academic world. He was a tutor at Ryerson University from 1958 until his retirement in 1989.
However, his fame does not stem solely from his academic pursuits, but also his engrossing mystery novels. His work fetched him several awards including the illustrious Arthur Ellis Award, the City of Toronto Book Award, the John Creasey Award, and the supreme honor from the Crime Writers of Canada – the Grand Master Award.
A Peep into Eric Wright’s Unique Writing Style
Wright was renowned for his mystery novels, predominantly the Charlie Salter and Joe Barley series. With a keen eye for detail and knack for suspense, Wright kept readers at the edge of their seats. His character development was in-depth, and his flair for weaving a captivating storyline was changeless.
Tracing Eric Wright’s Books in Order
Wright’s illustrious writing journey began in 1983, with his debut novel The Night the Gods Smiled. Over the course of his career, he captivated audiences with countless page-turners. His final masterpiece, a standalone title, was The Land Mine, which hit bookshelves in 2015.
Here, we present to you, Eric Wright’s mesmerizing books in order of their original publication.
Publication Order of Charlie Salter Books
| The Night the Gods Smiled | (1983) |    |
| Smoke Detector | (1984) | |
| Death in the Old Country | (1985) | |
| A Single Death / The Man Who Changed His Name | (1986) | |
| A Body Surrounded by Water | (1987) | |
| A Question of Murder | (1988) | |
| A Sensitive Case | (1990) | |
| Final Cut | (1991) | |
| A Fine Italian Hand | (1992) | |
| Death by Degrees | (1993) | |
| The Last Hand | (2001) | |