Can you recommend some popular Richard Jury novels?

Also, 'The Dirty Duck' is a great addition to the Richard Jury novels. The setting in this book is really interesting, and it adds to the overall atmosphere of mystery. The characters are richly drawn, and Richard Jury's detective work is as engaging as always.

Well, 'The Five - Bells and Bladebone' is often mentioned as a favorite. It has a great combination of mystery, character development, and a really interesting mystery that Richard Jury has to solve. The way the story unfolds, with new clues emerging at just the right times, keeps the readers hooked from start to finish.

Well, as of now, there are approximately two dozen Richard Jury novels. However, the count could go up if the author continues to write more in the series.

The characters. Richard Jury himself is a very interesting and complex character.

There's 'Blaze' which is a story about a not - so - bright criminal. It's a different kind of crime story as it focuses on the character of Blaze rather than just the crime itself. And 'Roadwork' is also popular. It's about a man's struggle against a system that wants to destroy his home and his life.

Not that I know of. I haven't come across any TV adaptations of Richard Jury novels.

'Midnight's Lair' is also a great Richard Laymon novel. It tells a gripping story full of mystery and horror. The descriptions are vivid, which makes the scary scenes even more intense.

Richard Matheson has written many great novels. 'I Am Legend' is a classic. It has been adapted into movies several times, showing its lasting appeal. 'The Shrinking Man' is not only about physical shrinking but also about how the main character's world view changes as he gets smaller. 'A Stir of Echoes' is another good one. It involves a man who starts to experience strange visions and psychic phenomena, leading to a series of mysterious and often terrifying events.

One well - known Richard Bolitho novel is 'Midshipman Bolitho'. It gives a great insight into the life of a midshipman in the navy, with vivid descriptions of naval battles and the camaraderie among the sailors.

Another good novel by him is 'The Lost City'. It's about a group of archaeologists searching for a long - lost city. Henrick's research into archaeology and history is evident in the detailed descriptions of the ancient artifacts and the lost civilization they are trying to find.