Here are some of his books and their main characters:
Inspector Thomas Series:
* The Long-Legged Spider (1951): Introduces Inspector Thomas and features him solving a mysterious murder in Jamaica.
* The Silent Witness (1956): Another Inspector Thomas case, this time involving a stolen statue and a hidden family secret.
* The Murder of a Millionaire (1959): Thomas faces a challenging case involving a wealthy plantation owner's death and an array of suspects.
* The Blonde in Black (1963): Thomas investigates a suspicious death of a woman found with a mysterious black silk scarf.
* The Ghost of the Great House (1965): Thomas is faced with a supernatural twist as he investigates a haunting in an old Jamaican mansion.
* The Bamboo Fence (1966): Thomas faces a murder case that is intricately connected to the world of Jamaican politics.
* The Red Hibiscus (1972): A mysterious death unfolds in a tropical garden, with Thomas pursuing the truth.
* The Shadow of the Mountain (1975): Thomas is called upon to solve a murder in a remote mountain village.
* The Ebony Idol (1978): Thomas tackles a case involving a stolen idol and a complex web of deceit.
* The Night of the Dragon (1980): Thomas faces a dangerous case in a Chinese community, involving a missing person and a sinister secret society.
Other Novels:
* The Black Leopard (1954): This novel features a different protagonist, a detective named Inspector Davies who investigates a murder in the Caribbean.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. C. Everard Palmer wrote a substantial number of novels, but his Inspector Thomas series is his most well-known and beloved body of work.
Beyond the characters: Palmer's works are known for their vivid depiction of Caribbean life, particularly in Jamaica, and their exploration of social issues and historical complexities within a mystery setting.