It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
Patricia Finney
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11
Catalog books
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6
Works
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1977 to 2005
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
Patricia Finney has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 11 catalog-linked books across 1977 to 2005, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Mystery & Thriller.
Best for readers who want pace, suspense, and a shelf that rewards straightforward starting points. If you want the easiest first click, start with The Crow Goddess and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1977 to 2005; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Collins and Harpercollins Childrens Books.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Mystery & Thriller entry points • common used copies from Collins and Harpercollins Childrens Books
Genres and themes: Mystery & Thriller
Who this author is best for: readers who want pace, suspense, and a shelf that rewards straightforward starting points
UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1977 to 2005; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Collins and Harpercollins Childrens Books.
Top Books To Start With
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Collins • 1978 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1978 • 338 pages.
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Collins • 1977 • longer commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1977 • 350 pages.
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Harpercollins Childrens Books • 2005 • standard commitment
It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.
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I, Jack (Bccb Blue Ribbon Fiction Books (Awards))
Harpercollins Childrens Books • 2004 • standard commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 192 pages.
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Surfeit of Guns, A (Missing Mystery, 20)
Poisoned Pen Press • 2000 • standard commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 246 pages.
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Phoenix • 1998 • standard commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 336 pages.
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London Corgi 1995. • 1995 • standard commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 288 pages.
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St Martins Pr • 1999 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 454 pages.
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Ulverscroft Large Print • 1995 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 447 pages.
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Librairie des Champs-Elysées • 1999 • commitment varies by edition
UPB note: year signal: 1999.
How The Picks Compare
- The Crow Goddess is the easier short commitment, while A shadow of gulls asks for more reading time up front.
- A shadow of gulls gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while The Crow Goddess leans later in the catalog.
- I, Jack is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from The Crow Goddess.