William F. Buckley, Jr.

William F. Buckley, Jr. (1925-2008) was an American author of mystery novels and non-fiction books. He wrote the Blackford Oakes series. Buckley is best known as a conservative commentator who founded National Review, wrote a syndicated newspaper column, and hosted the television show Firing Line for nearly 1,500 episodes. He is the father of author Christopher Buckley. William F. Buckley, Jr. made his debut as a published novelist in 1976 with the novel Saving the Queen. He debuted as a non-fiction author in 1959 with Up from Liberalism. Below is a list of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s books in order of when they were originally released: William F. Buckley, Jr. Synopses: Saving the Queen by William F. Buckley, Jr. is the first book in the Blackford Oakes series. In 1952, Queen Elizabeth has just settled on to the throne of England, and the CIA is baffled at the breaches in security that are taking place. Worst of all, the leaks have been traced directly to Her Majesty’s chambers.