Books like Triple jeopardy; three novels by Philip MacDonald
Philip MacDonald’s collection brings readers into the world of detective Anthony Gethryn across three interconnected mysteries. The first novel, "Warrant for X," sets the stage for Gethryn’s sharp investigative prowess. In "Escape," the protagonist confronts a tense chase that tests his resolve. The final installment, "The Polferry Riddle," culminates in a perplexing case that showcases MacDonald’s skill for crafting engaging detective stories. Together, these works exemplify classic English detective and mystery storytelling.
First publish date: 1938
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Philip MacDonald
★
★
★
★
★
0.0 (0 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Triple jeopardy; three novels by Philip MacDonald are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to Triple jeopardy; three novels (17 similar books)
Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective tale follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate the legend of an undead hound on Dartmoor, revealing secrets that threaten a family’s legacy.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Hard‑boiled detective Sam Spade races to recover a priceless, gem‑encrusted statuette while double‑crosses and danger creep from every corner.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Walter Hartright, a drawing master, becomes entangled with Laura Fairlie, Sir Percival Glyde, and the scheming Count Fosco as questions of identity and madness intertwine in 19th‑century England.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Colonel and Mrs Bantry find a dead young woman in their library, and her body may be linked to another murder. With their own detective skills stalled, they turn to Miss Marple to unravel the mystery.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
At the seaside town of Crowdean, typist Sheila Webb discovers a corpse surrounded by five clocks at 19 Wilbraham Crescent, a place she was never meant to visit. When the blind owner, Mrs. Pebmarsh, denies any connection, the mystery deepens, compelling intellectual Gordon “Colin” Lamb to turn to the famed detective Hercule Poirot for help.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A parlor game in Snowbound Sittaford House turns deadly when a curse appears to predict murder. Amateur occultists must confront a spirit world to uncover the killer.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A collection of Agatha Christie’s early Hercule Poirot tales, featuring fourteen stories narrated by Captain Arthur Hastings and two by Poirot himself, showcasing the detective’s developing “grey cells” and the Belgian police roots behind his brilliance.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Sid Halley, a former champion jockey now freelance investigator, discovers a concealed crime committed by a close friend he has long admired. When the trial is set, Halley is called as a witness, thrusting him into a tense, investigative ordeal.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A.J. Raffles, a dashing gentleman thief of late Victorian England, captivates with his jewel heists and cunning escapes, assisted by loyal friend Bunny Manders.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A collection of six classic Father Brown tales that blend detective intrigue with Chesterton’s playful wit.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A typical London mystery unfolds when Superintendent Roderick Alleyn investigates a baffling death tied to a misdirected condolence letter and family feuds.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A series of murder mysteries by Agatha Christie featuring the detective Hercule Poirot.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When Mr. Goon's nephew Ern vanishes, the Five Find‑Outers turn their forbidden play‑play into a real mystery, turning a neighborhood adventure into a thrilling sleuthing escapade.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
After jockey Martin Stukely dies at Cheltenham, his friend Gerard Logan, a celebrated glass‑blower, becomes embroiled in a dangerous hunt for a stolen videotape that threatens both his craft and his life.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A group of sisters investigate a swindle in New York, suspecting stage magicians who mysteriously remove wallets during performances. Their intuition leads to a thrilling pursuit.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A tightly plotted collection of thirteen short stories by Dick Francis, each weaving mystery, murder, and mayhem into the world of horse racing.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Detective Philip Trent solves the case three times, each time closer to the truth.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
The Name of the Rose by Umberto EcoThe Suspect by Michael Connelly
The Zebra-Striped Hearse by Ross McDonald
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!