Robert Goddard is a highly respected English novelist, known for his crime thriller and mystery novels. Born in Fareham, Hampshire, he grew up in the United Kingdom and attended the University of Cambridge where he studied history. After pursuing careers in journalism and teaching, Goddard decided to start writing full-time. His novels often take readers back in time to the past before moving on to present day. He currently resides in Truro, Cornwall with his wife, Vaunda.
Goddard's writing has been classified under various categories, including thriller, mystery, crime, and historical romance. With a writing career spanning over twenty years, he has become renowned for his plot twists and traditional storytelling virtues, such as pace, plot, and narrative drive. He studied at Bathampton County Primary School, Wallisdean County Junior School, and Prince's Grammar School before attending Cambridge University to study history. Before becoming a full-time author, Goddard attempted careers in journalism and teaching, and also worked as an educational administrator in Devon. He is now happily married to Vaunda and they live together in Truro, Cornwall, with Vaunda holding the copyright to his work.
Harry Barnett Books
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Into the Blue
1990
2
Out of the Sun
1996
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Never Go Back
2006
Inspector Taleb Books
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This is the Night They Come for You
2022
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This is the Day They Dream Of
2025
James "Max" Maxted Books
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The Ways of the World
2013
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The Corners of the Globe
2014
3
The Ends of the Earth
2015
Umiko Wada Books
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The Fine Art of Invisible Detection
2021
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The Fine Art of Uncanny Prediction
2023
Standalone Novels
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Past Caring
1986
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In Pale Battalions
1988
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Painting the Darkness
1989
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Take No Farewell / Debt of Dishonour
1991
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Hand in Glove
1992
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Closed Circle
1993
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Borrowed Time
1995
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Beyond Recall
1997
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Caught in the Light
1998
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Set in Stone
1999
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Sea Change
2000
12
Dying to Tell
2001
13
Days Without Number
2003
14
Play to the End
2004
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Sight Unseen
2005
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Name to a Face
2007
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Found Wanting
2008
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Long Time Coming
2009
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Blood Count
2010
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Fault Line
2012
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Panic Room
2017
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Ends of the Earth
2015
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One False Move
2019
24
The Fine Art of Invisible Detection
2021
25
This is the Night They Come for You
2022
Robert Goddard Anthologies
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The Best British Mysteries IV
2007
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First Edition: Celebrating 21 Years of Goldsboro Books