There are a lot of famous detectives in cinema, literature and television. Moreover, there are also some very well known detectives in real life, among which one worth mentioning is Allan Pinkerton, who has paved the way for detective businesses in the USA a long time ago.

If you are looking for real detectives, you may find a detective database here.

  However, if your interest lies in famous detectives descended from authors’ quills, this website will inform you about well known private detectives, famous police investigators and popular amateur detectives. Furthermore, you may also find information about forensic investigators and other investigators on our website.

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