Which mystery writer is known for the Inspector Morse series?

Colin Dexter is the mystery writer known for the Inspector Morse series.

Dexter introduced Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse in the 1975 novel *Last Bus to Woodstock*. The character became the central figure in 13 novels published between 1975 and 1999, with the stories usually set around Oxford and its university environment. Morse is known for his intelligence, cryptic crossword expertise, love of classical music, and sometimes difficult personality.

The books inspired the long-running British television drama *Inspector Morse*, which starred John Thaw and ran from 1987 to 2000. The television series comprised 33 feature-length episodes. Dexter also made cameo appearances in the adaptations and served as a consultant on the television production.

Readers sometimes confuse the novelist with the actors who played Morse. John Thaw portrayed the detective in the original television series, while Shaun Evans played a younger Morse in the prequel *Endeavour*. Dexter created the character and wrote the novels; the television adaptations expanded the character's screen legacy.