Try Anything Twice – Peter Cheyney

Title: Try Anything Twice

Author: Peter Cheyney

Publisher: Collins

Edition & Year: 1948 Edition

Pages: 191 pages

Size: 5 in x 8 in

Format: Hardcover

Peter Cheyney, one of Britain’s most popular crime and thriller writers of the 1930s and 1940s, was widely celebrated for his hard-boiled style, witty storytelling, and charismatic anti-heroes. Try Anything Twice, first published by Collins in 1948, showcases Cheyney’s distinctive blend of noir atmosphere, fast-moving narrative, and unpredictable characters that made him a household name in the golden age of thriller fiction.

This hardcover edition spans 191 pages and is presented in a convenient 5 x 8 inch size, making it both durable and accessible. The novel exemplifies Cheyney’s mastery of crime intrigue, underworld dealings, and espionage drama, offering readers a thrilling journey filled with double-crosses, sharp dialogue, and unexpected twists.

Cheyney, best known for his “Lemmy Caution” and “Slim Callaghan” series, played a pivotal role in shaping British pulp and noir fiction. His works were hugely popular in both Britain and Europe, influencing crime literature and even inspiring film adaptations. This 1948 Collins edition of Try Anything Twice stands as both an engaging read and a collector’s piece of vintage mid-century crime fiction.

Perfect for enthusiasts of detective novels, noir thrillers, and vintage collectible books, this edition offers a chance to revisit the post-war crime writing era that Cheyney helped define.

• 1948 hardcover edition published by Collins

• Written by Peter Cheyney, one of Britain’s most influential thriller writers

• 191 pages of fast-paced crime and espionage fiction

• Compact 5 x 8 inch format—easy to handle and collectible

• Features Cheyney’s trademark noir style, witty dialogue, and suspenseful narrative

• A vintage collectible for fans of detective fiction and post-war British thrillers

• Part of the golden age of crime fiction in the mid-20th century

• Highly desirable for collectors of rare crime and mystery hardcovers