Character guide · 9 books · 1986 to 2015

Robert Goddard

Crime and mystery Thriller and suspense Historical fictionHistorical crime Psychological suspense Spy and espionage Wartime and twentieth century

Robert Goddard writes intricate historical mystery thrillers in which a present-day investigation uncovers long-buried family secrets. Harry Barnett is an ageing drifter whose life keeps being upended; James "Max" Maxted is a former pilot investigating his father's death after the First World War.

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Harry Barnett

3 booksPsychological suspense

1Into the Blue1990With Harry Barnett · Set in RhodesBuy on Amazon
2Out of the Sun1996With Harry Barnett · Set in various placesBuy on Amazon
3Never Go Back2006With Harry Barnett · Set in ScotlandBuy on Amazon

The Wide World

3 booksSpy and espionageWartime and twentieth century

1The Ways of the World2013With James "Max" Maxted · Set in ParisBuy on Amazon
2The Corners of the Globe2014With James "Max" Maxted · Set in OrkneyBuy on Amazon
3The Ends of the Earth2015With James "Max" Maxted · Set in various placesBuy on Amazon