Order of Department Z Books

English author John Creasey crafted the Department Z series, a collection of crime and spy novels centered around a covert British Intelligence operation. Established in the early 1930s, Department Z operates with civilian agents whose true identities remain secret. These thrilling stories unfold against the backdrop of World War II, written as contemporary fiction during their original publication period.

Creasey launched the Department Z saga in 1933 with The Death Miser, ultimately penning 28 novels in the series before bringing it to a close with The Black Spiders in 1957. The books follow their original publication sequence, which aligns with their chronological storyline.

The inaugural novel, The Death Miser, introduces readers to Department Z as millions of lives hang in the balance due to a dangerous international conspiracy. England's premier detective agency must intervene while maintaining absolute secrecy. The Honourable James Quinion, well-versed in the art of discretion as a Secret Service member, finds himself at the center of this perilous mission. Department Z earns its reputation as "a home for bachelors with a suicidal turn of mind," preparing its operatives for assignments that demand everything. As Quinion faces direct threats and personal peril, he must simultaneously thwart the conspiracy and ensure it remains hidden from public view.