Strang writes crime mysteries centred on murder investigations across varied settings and circumstances. His novels—Murder is a Tricky Business, Murder House, Murder in Little Venice, Murder is only a Number, and Murder is the Only Option—present complex cases for readers to unravel. The titles suggest both serious procedural work and perhaps tongue-in-cheek perspectives on genre conventions. Each narrative explores different facets of criminal investigation and detection. Readers seeking traditional mystery fiction with intricate plotting and multiple instalments will find his work engaging. The series emphasises investigation, procedure, and the puzzle-solving aspects of crime fiction, with settings ranging from specific London locations to more abstract scenarios.