Pseudonym of Ruthven Campbell Todd. He was born in Edinburgh and educated at Fettes College and Edinburgh School of Art. After working as an agricultural labourer, he started a career in copy-writing and journalism. Campbell also wrote poetry and children's books. He is the creator of 'John Stubbs', a professor and amateur sleuth. |
Titles and year of publication:
'John Stubbs' Novels | |
1) Unholy Dying | 1945 |
2) Adventure with a Goat | 1946 |
3) Bodies in a Bookshop | 1946 |
4) The Death Cap | 1946 |
5) Death for Madame | 1946 |
6) Swing Low, Sweet Death | 1946 |
7) Take Thee a Sharp Knife | 1946 |
Other Novels | |
1) Apollo Wore a Wig | 1946 |
2) Loser’s Choice | 1953 |