Mick Cardby

Created by David Hume Pseudonym of J. V. Turner Other pseudonyms include Nicholas Brady (1905-1945) An exasperated and disappointed Detective Inspector Cardby of Scotland Yard must have wondered "Where did I go wrong?" That's because his son MICK CARDBY decided he'd rather earn a living as a private investigator, rather than joining the police department … Continue reading Mick Cardby

Geoffrey Boscobell

Created by Cecil M. Wills (1891-1966) "Share your suspicions with Ex-Inspecor Boscobell" --front cover tagline on 1st edition of Defeat of a Detective When we first meet him, inĀ Author in Distress (1934), DETECTIVE INSPECTOR GEOFFREY BOSCOBELLĀ is a rising star in Scotland Yard, his boyish demeanor and easy-going facade never quite hiding a shrewd and cunning … Continue reading Geoffrey Boscobell