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Charles Todd


(Caroline and Charles Todd)
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Charles Todd was a pen name used by the American authors Caroline and Charles Todd. The pseudonymous mystery authors were best known for a series of novels, set in post World War I England.

Caroline Todd died on August 27, 2021, in Delaware.

 

Awards: Edgar (2017), Macavity (2013), Agatha (2013), Barry (1997)  see all

Genres: Historical Mystery, Mystery
 
Series
Inspector Ian Rutledge
   1. A Test of Wills (1996)
   2. Wings of Fire (1998)
   3. Search the Dark (1999)
   4. Legacy of the Dead (2000)
   5. Watchers of Time (2001)
   6. A Fearsome Doubt (2002)
   7. A Cold Treachery (2005)
   8. A Long Shadow (2006)
   9. A False Mirror (2007)
   10. A Pale Horse (2007)
   11. A Matter of Justice (2008)
   12. The Red Door (2009)
   12.5. The Kidnapping (2010)
   13. A Lonely Death (2011)
   14. The Confession (2012)
   15. Proof of Guilt (2013)
   16. Hunting Shadows (2014)
   16.5. Cold Comfort (2013)
   17. A Fine Summer's Day (2015)
   18. No Shred of Evidence (2016)
   19. Racing the Devil (2017)
   19.5. The Piper (2017)
   20. The Gate Keeper (2018)
   21. The Black Ascot (2019)
   22. A Divided Loyalty (2020)
   23. A Fatal Lie (2021)
   24. A Game of Fear (2022)
   Ian Rutledge: A Mysterious Profile (2022)
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Bess Crawford Mystery
   1. A Duty to the Dead (2009)
   2. An Impartial Witness (2010)
   3. A Bitter Truth (2011)
   4. An Unmarked Grave (2012)
   4.5. The Walnut Tree (2012)
   5. A Question of Honor (2013)
   6. An Unwilling Accomplice (2014)
   6.5. The Maharani's Pearls (2014)
   7. A Pattern of Lies (2015)
   8. The Shattered Tree (2016)
   9. Casualty of War (2017)
   10. A Forgotten Place (2018)
   11. A Cruel Deception (2019)
   A Hanging At Dawn (2020)
   12. An Irish Hostage (2021)
   13. The Cliff's Edge (2023)
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Novels
   The Murder Stone (2003)
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Collections
   Tales (2015)
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Books containing stories by Charles Todd
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Black Cat Weekly #50 (2022)
(Black Cat Weekly, book 50)
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This Time For Sure (2021)
Bouchercon 2021 Anthology
(Bouchercon Anthology)
edited by
Hank Phillippi Ryan
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Private Investigations (2020)
Writers on the Secrets, Riddles, and Wonders in Their Lives
edited by
Victoria Zackheim

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Awards
2017 Mary Higgins Clark Award : The Shattered Tree
2013 Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel : An Unmarked Grave
2013 Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel : A Question of Honor
1997 Barry Award for Best First Novel : A Test of Wills

Award nominations
2019 Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel (nominee) : A Forgotten Place
2018 Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel (nominee) : Racing the Devil
2015 Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel (nominee) : Hunting Shadows
2014 Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel (nominee) : An Unwilling Accomplice
2014 Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel (nominee) : Hunting Shadows
2013 Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel (nominee) : The Confession
2012 Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel (nominee) : An Unmarked Grave
2011 Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel (nominee) : The Red Door
2010 Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel (nominee) : A Duty to the Dead
2001 Anthony Award for Best Novel (nominee) : Legacy of the Dead
1999 Dilys Award for Best Book (nominee) : Wings of Fire
1999 CWA Historical Dagger (shortlist) : Wings of Fire
1997 John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger (shortlist) : A Test of Wills
1997 Edgar Award for Best First Novel (nominee) : A Test of Wills
1997 Dilys Award for Best Book (nominee) : A Test of Wills
1997 Anthony Award for Best First Novel (nominee) : A Test of Wills


Charles Todd recommends
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A Death in Denmark (2023)
(Gabriel Praest, book 1)
Amulya Malladi
"Not your usual ex-cop turn PI mystery! Malladi captures the Scandinavian sparseness with powerful dialogue and a true sense of place... An excellent read!"
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Under a Veiled Moon (2022)
(Inspector Michael Corravan, book 2)
Karen Odden
"A must read for mystery fans."
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Mother Daughter Traitor Spy (2022)
Susan Elia MacNeal
"Susan Elia MacNeal is outstanding! Her ability to convey a spellbinding story that is realistically rooted in this time period puts her among the best!"

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