Books in Order: An Insight into Colin Forbes
Born Raymond Sawkins (1923-2006), prolific British author Colin Forbes stands tall in the literary world for his riveting thriller novels, predominantly spy thrillers encapsulated in his popular Tweed & Co. series. Before embarking on his remarkable writing journey, Forbes kick-started his professional trajectory as a sub-editor for a publishing company and later served with the British Army in North Africa and the Middle East during the World War II. Resuming his civilian life, Forbes returned to his calling in the publishing industry, paving his way towards becoming a full-time novelist. Sadly, he passed away in 2006 due to a heart attack.
A Glimpse into the Writing Style of Colin Forbes
The first inkling of Forbes’s entrancing storytelling surfaced in 1966 when he published ‘Snow on High Ground’ under his real name, Raymond Sawkins. Not long after, in 1969, his preferred pen name, Colin Forbes, sprang into the limelight as the creator of the novel ‘Tramp in Armour’. Interestingly, Forbes later chose to highlight this novel as his debut venture, setting a clear distinction from his early writing.
Books in Order: Unveiling an Orderly Sequence of Colin Forbes’s Creations
In recognition of Forbes’s captivating works, we present an organized list of books in order detailing the sequence of their initial publication:
Publication Order of Snow Books
(as Raymond Sawkins)
| Snow on High Ground | (1967) |    |
| Snow in Paradise | (1967) | |
| Snow Along the Border | (1968) | |