W. O. G. Lofts describes his encounter with the widow of G. H. Teed ... the man generally regarded as the best of all the Sexton Blake authors.
Sexton Blake was created by Harry Blyth, under the pen name 'Hal Meredeth'. He only penned a handful of Blake stories but, even before his untimely death, other writers had adopted his fictional detective. Over the ensuing eighty years or so, more than two hundred authors wrote Blake tales. Some, such as Michael Storm, remain mysterious to this day. Others, like John Creasey, Michael Moorcock and Jack Trevor Story, became extremely well known. The character was also supported by a number of dedicated editors (H. W. Twyman and W. Howard Baker to name but two) and artists (foremost among them being Eric Parker). Meet them here!
W. O. G. Lofts describes his encounter with the widow of G. H. Teed ... the man generally regarded as the best of all the Sexton Blake authors.
A profile by W. O. G. Lofts of the most prolific of the early Blake authors.
The son of William Murray Graydon, Robert was equally as prolific. He's best remembered for his amazing Criminals' Confederation sequence ... but he wrote much more than that. Here, Derek Hinrich highlights some of those other stories.
Derek Hinrich examines the life of the wonderful artist who best defined Sexton Blake's appearance.
W. O. G. Lofts offers insight into the man behind Sexton Blake's "Golden Age."
Josie Packman gives an introduction to a Sexton Blake author who's life was as filled with adventure as the stories he wrote!
A selection of Sexton Blake author autographs.
Images of the men and women who brought Sexton Blake to life.
A selection of fractious letters that passed between Sexton Blake author Martin Thomas and Blake enthusiasts who objected to the "New Order" of stories that commenced in the mid-fifties.
"Writing Blake is, believe me, much harder than writing a straight detective novel or thriller."
Blake author Arthur Maclean describes the difficulties he faced when rewriting stories for the Sexton Blake Library.
The life, times, and work of the man who illustrated the Sexton Blake KNOCKOUT serials during their heyday.
Rex Hardinge ... a real life Sexton Blake!
When you're a Sexton Blake author ... and the work dries up!
The difficulties of turning US thrillers into Sexton Blakes!