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Cecil J. C. (Cecil John Charles) Street

1884–1964

A master of Golden Age detective fiction, this prolific British writer built intricate mysteries under several pen names, most famously John Rhode and Miles Burton. His novels are known for clever puzzles, methodical investigations, and the calm satisfaction of seeing every clue fall into place.

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With the Guns

With the Guns

by Cecil J. C. (Cecil John Charles) Street

About the author

Born in 1884, Cecil John Charles Street was an English author best remembered for detective fiction. He served in the British Army and was awarded the Military Cross and the OBE before going on to a long and remarkably productive writing career.

Street wrote under several names, including John Rhode, Miles Burton, and Cecil Waye. As John Rhode he created Dr. Lancelot Priestley, one of the classic armchair detectives of the Golden Age, and as Miles Burton he wrote the Desmond Merrion mysteries. Across dozens of novels, he became known for careful plotting, fair-play clues, and a strong interest in technical and scientific detail.

He died in 1964, but his work still appeals to readers who enjoy traditional British crime fiction with solid logic and an unhurried, intelligent style. For listeners who like vintage mysteries, his books offer the pleasure of a well-made puzzle and the charm of a bygone era.