Born in 1923, Desmond Bagley was a premier author whose intriguing thriller novels mark milestones in the realm of literature. His work is celebrated globally for its exhilaration and meticulous attention to detail. Embarking upon his humble beginnings within the aircraft industry, Bagley set on an African sojourn that irrevocably shaped his perspective.
He adopted South Africa as his home for over a decade, where he flourished as a freelance journalist and film critic. His return to England in 1964 marked the beginning of his successful writing career. Many of his novels, such as Landslip, The Vivero Letter, The Freedom Trap (alternatively known as The Mackintosh Man), and The Enemy, were adapted into spellbinding films.
A Celebrated Author’s Journey in Books in Order
Bagley heralded his journey as an author with the release of his debut novel, The Golden Keel, in 1963. Magnifying the realms of suspense and intrigue, these books in order provide an intriguing glimpse into his evolution as a writer:
Publication Order of Slade Books
| Running Blind | (1970) |    |
| The Freedom Trap | (1971) | |