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The Baron Stories
Creasey wrote these under the pseudonym of Anthony Morton

1937. Meet the Baron.
A.k.a The Man in the Blue Mask
1937. The Baron Returns
A.k.a The Return of Blue Mask
1938. The Baron Again
A.k.a Salute Blue Mask
1938. The Baron At Bay
A.k.a Blue Mask At Bay
1939. Alias The Baron
A.k.a Alias Blue Mask
1939. The Baron At Large
A.k.a Challenge Blue Mask
1940. Versus The Baron
A.k.a Blue Mask Strikes Again
1940. Call for the Baron
A.k.a Blue Mask Victorious
1943. The Baron Comes Back
1945. A Case for the Baron
1945. Reward for the Baron
1946. Career for the Baron
1947. The Baron and the Beggar
1948. Blame the Baron
1948. A Rope for the Baron
1949. Books for the Baron
1950. Cry for the Baron
1950. Trap the Baron
1951. Shadow the Baron
1952. Warn the Baron
1953. The Baron Goes East
1953. The Baron in France
1953. Danger for the Baron
1954. The Baron Goes Fast
1954. Nest Egg for the Baron
A.k.a Deaf, Dumb and Blonde
1955. Help from the Baron
1956. Hide the Baron
1957. Frame the Baron
A.k.a The Double Frame
1958. Red Eye for the Baron
A.k.a Blood Red
1959. Black for the Baron
A.k.a If anything happens to Hester
1960. Salute for the Baron
A.k.a The Baron Branches Out
1962. Bad for the Baron
A.k.a The Baron and the Stolen Legacy
1963. A Sword for the Baron
A.k.a The Baron and the Mogul Swords
1964. The Baron on Board
1966. Sport for the Baron
1967. Affair for the Baron
1968. The Baron and the Missing Old Masters
1969. The Baron and the Unfinished Portrait
1970. Last laugh for the Baron
1971. The Baron Goes A Buying
1972. The Baron and the Arrogant Artist
1973. Burgle The Baron
1975. The Baron-King Maker
1979. Love for the Baron

See also:
Creasey-home
Bruce Murdoch
Department Z
Dr Palfrey series
Inspector West
The Toff

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• The Baron Goes Fast [top]
  First published in 1954
  Reprinted in 1975 by Manor Books in paperback, ISBN 0532123581

Story: The Aristocrat of Crime Detection. Once a master jewel thief, now a master of detection, John Mannering (alias, the Baron) was baffled. It looked like a simple jewel robbery-until the thief was kidnapped. It looked like an easy case for the Baron-until he was framed for a multiple murder. It looked like the Baron had better work fast-before a bizarre crime ring had him slowed down...permanently

Extract: ' Kill the Baron! The roar of the shot and a fierce blow on Mannering's head came simultaneously. But he didn't lose consciousness. He opened the door and began to run. His mouth was open but he couldn't make a sound, it was like being in the grip of a nightmare.

He wanted to get help for the girl, help for himself, but his head was a black, screaming bag, and he couldn't think. He staggered as he ran, felt as if his head were splitting, and was conscious only of the sense of movement. The Baron was wounded-but the girl might be dead... .'

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• The Baron And the Mogul Swords [top]
  Also known as 'A Sword for the Baron'
  First published in 1963
  Reprinted in 1968 by Avon Books in paperback

Story: One of England's richest men appeals in desperation to the Baron. To John Mannering, known as The Baron during his career as a master thief, Lord Gentian brings one of his fabulous pair of Mogul Victory Swords. He claims he wants Mannering to find its mate. But The Baron soon finds himself embroiled in a mystery much deeper-and very much more deadly-than simply pairing The Mogul Swords

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• The Baron On Board [top]
  John Creasey writing as Anthony Morton
  Also known as 'A Sword for the Baron'
  First published in 1964
  First published in 1964 in the US by Walker and Company in hardcover
  Reprinted in 1964 by Magnum Books;Lancer in the US in paperback

Story: The Mask of Sumi had been worn by the newly crowned rulers of Sumi for hundreds of years, but now the princes no longer ruled that small oriental country. And someone with an eye for profit as well as beauty was arranging for the sale of the Sumi Crown jewels. In England, John Mannering-otherwise known as the Baron-was waiting for the jewels, when murder stepped in, twice! And Mannering found himself in the midst of some very messy oriental politics-and dangerously close to dying.

Extract: Melody Yesling, alias Mary Yates, sat in her cabin and stared at the Mask of Sumi. Its beauty was beyond question, yet there was something repellent about it. She stared at it fascinated, then looked away from the mask into the mirror. She was shocked by her own pallor. It was absurd, but the mask had that effect on her. She hated it.

"I need a drink!" she exclaimed, and rang for her steward. A moment later there was a tap at the door and the man came in with her drink. When he had gone, she drank half the whisky in one gulp, then sipped the rest slowly. She felt tired. Perhaps half an hour's sleep would do her good. She slipped out of her dress, yawned, and got on the bed. Soon she was asleep. Soon, she was dead...

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• The Baron And The Missing Old Masters [top]
  First published in 1968
  Published in 1968 by Magnum Books, NY in paperback, 176pp

Story: A Work of Murder. John Mannering-the Baron-is normally fond of little old ladies, and when one of them asks him to examine some paintings in her attic, he obliges. He expects to find nothing but some worthless family treasures...but this old lady proves to be the key that unlocks a plot to bilk famous art collectors of a fortune, through forged and stolen paintings. The stakes are high in this dangerous game-and the players stop at nothing, including murder!

Extract: Unexpected Treasure! The girl stared at Mannering. "Do you really want to see those pictures?" she asked, as though she couldn't believe him.
"I do indeed."
"It's dark up there. You'll need a candle."
"I've a torch," Mannering said. "Will you come up?"
The girl shivered, and shook her head. "I won't be more than five minutes," said Mannering. He went up the stairs, his shoulders touching the walls on either side. He pushed the ladder into position before the closed hatch of the attic, climbed up, and raised the hatch cover, holding the ladder with one hand.
Then he saw the hand waiting above the hatch. His hand was raised, holding a heavy stick. Mannering made a grab for the ladder with both hands, then felt the stick crack down on his fingers. The pain was agonizing, and he let go, falling back... .