I first came across ‘The Debt Collector’ in a small bookshop in Swanage, whilst on holiday in the 1970s. After reading that, I was hooked, and spent several days tracking down other books in the series. I even named my son after the intrepid Russ, with the hope that he would have as much luck as our hero.

So sad to hear of Stan’s demise, but he has left a very re-readable legacy.