In a small rural community north-west of Sydney, park ranger Cal Nyx finds a badly decomposed body in the bush. The remains are identified as someone she once knew, and the police are now treating her as a suspect. Determined to prove her innocence, Cal embarks upon a hunt for the real killer - but when it turns out the victim was wanted in relation to a previous murder, the case takes a complicated turn. With family issues bubbling away in the background, Cal starts to feel the heat. Then the police start probing into her private life, and she finds herself in a race against the clock to solve the crime. But the murderer has Cal in their sights, and she must make a choice - catch a killer, or do right by her family?

The Beautiful Dead

Deadly City is a science fiction novella by Paul W. Fairman. You're all alone in a deserted city. You walk down an empty street, yearning for the sight of one living face—one moving figure. Then you see a man on a corner and you know your terror has only begun. Deadly City was first published in 1953. E-Book, ePUB, length 16,000 words, average reading time 1 hour 20 min. Paul Warren Fairman (1916-1977) was an editor and writer in a variety of genres under his own name and under pseudonyms. In 1952, he was the founding editor of If, but only edited four issues. In 1955, he became the editor of Amazing Stories and Fantastic. He held that dual position until 1958. His science fiction short stories "Deadly City" and "The Cosmic Frame" were made into motion pictures.

Deadly City

Main character, Neil Landers, clashes with management over exaggerated marketing claims. Reluctantly Landers blows the whistle to government regulators who are no match for his employer's lawyers' stonewall tactics.

Five Star Fraud

A ground-breaking treat for mystery and classical music lovers, the audiobook of Elias’s first novel, Devil’s Trill introduced a new kind of listening experience, with violin performances by the author providing clues throughout. Now acclaimed author/violinist Gerald Elias is back, bringing more music to his gripping second novel in the Daniel Jacobus mystery series, Danse Macabre, also narrated by Jim Frangione. Just after his Carnegie Hall swan song and before his imminent departure for retirement in France, beloved violinist and humanitarian Rene Allard is brutally murdered with a mysterious weapon. His young African American rival, crossover artist BTower, is spotted at the scene of the crime hovering over the contorted body of Allard with blood on his hands. In short order the aloof and arrogant BTower is convicted and sentenced to death, in part the result of the testimony of blind and curmudgeonly violin pedagogue Daniel Jacobus, like millions of others, an ardent admirer of Allard. Justice has been done...or has it? Jacobus is dragged back into the case kicking and screaming, and reluctantly follows a trail of broken violins and broken lives as it leads inexorably to the truth, and to his own mortal peril. “A musical feast for mystery and music lovers.” ―Library Journal (starred review) “There are riveting insights into violin bowing, maestros' mannerisms and the interpretation of musical scores.” ―Kirkus Reviews “Jim Frangione embodies the grizzled music-instructor-turned-gumshoe Jacobus. Violin performances by the author sprinkled throughout provide clues. Slow burn suspense...” AudioFile Magazine Music Credits Danse Macabre by Camille Saint Saëns Gerald Elias, violin; Jason Hardink, piano Sonata in A Minor, Op.47, “Kreutzer” by Ludwig van Beethoven Gerald Elias, violin; Jason Hardink, piano String Quartet in F Major, Op.135 by Ludwig van Beethoven The Lydian String Quartet Quintet in G Minor, K.516 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Abramyan String Quartet; Lucia Lin, violin Quintet in F Minor, Op.34 by Johannes Brahms Abramyan String Quartet; André Schub, piano Quintet in A Major, D.667, “Trout” by Franz Schubert Rockport (MA) Chamber Music Festival, David Deveau, piano 2014

Danse Macabre: Valse Diabolique

"The Red-Headed League" is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It first appeared in The Strand Magazine in August 1891, with illustrations by Sidney Paget. Conan Doyle ranked "The Red-Headed League" second in his list of his twelve favourite Holmes stories. It is also the second of the twelve stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which was published in 1892.

The Red-Headed League

Daisy's ChainLove, Intrigue and the Underworld on The Costa del SolDaisy, the proud daughter of a wealthy ex-London gangster, John, and his Spanish wife, Teresa, grew up in Marbella on the Costa del Sol, aka, the Costa del Crime. She idolised her parents and sought to impress her ageing father by helping him run the family businesses after uni. However, a disastrous error of judgement ends in family tragedy, and her mother puts Daisy on a safer path of helping the local community as a penance. Daisy's Chain is a tragic tale with a pleasantly happy ending. PUBLISHER: TEKTIME

Daisy's Chain

Twenty years before the French Revolution. The Monarchy has already started to lose some of its supporters, even though young Marie Antoinette has just married the King Louis XVI. Count Alessandro di Cagliostro is a noble man interested in hypnosis and occultism. He is also interested in the French royals – but what are his true motives? ‘Balsamo the Magician’ is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas. It is the first of ‘The Marie Antoinette Romances’. The series also includes the novels ‘The Queen’s Necklace’, ‘Storming the Bastille’, ‘The Countess of Charny’ and ‘The Knight of the Red House’. Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a French writer. He is best known for his novels ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ and ‘The Three Musketeers'. Dumas is considered as one of the most significant French writers of the 19th century. Dumas’s background was exceptional in 1800’s France as his grandmother was a black slave – and also Dumas faced a lot of racism. Many of Dumas’s books have been filmed into movies.

The Memoirs of a Physician

Balsamo, the Magician

Murder and theft – yes, of course … But back then the circumstances were entirely different than they are today. Or weren't they? In Cornwall in 1072 the young Caitlin saves her inheritance from the Norman conquerors. In Paris in 1795 the gendarme Michel single-handedly punishes a corrupt baker. In Swabia in 1754 Hildegard, one of the lawless “travelers” provides Christmas dinner. In Lucerne in 1824, the homeless Clara becomes a cue ball of a political intrique. I have added historical notes to every story.

Broken Rules

When her old agency is hacked by an elusive crime syndicate, ex-secret agent Maggie Black is enjoying the carefree life of a civilian. Then she learns that the names of the agency’s agents, past and present, are being leaked by the hackers, one-by-one until their notorious boss is released from prison. With the government refusing to negotiate with the blackmailers, she is forced out of retirement and dragged back into the perilous life of espionage she swore to leave behind. Her name is on that list, as well as those she cares about most. As the bodies of agents begin to pile up, Maggie risks it all to hunt down the hackers. From the war-torn streets of Somalia to the seedy red-light district of Amsterdam, she must race against time before her dark past ruins any chance at a future.

Maggie Black

Hit List

Mrs. Ware from New York was very rich, but she’s dead. Did she die of natural causes or not? Friends, journalist, attorney, lieutenant, maid, major, butler and others. What do you think that these people have in common? See the human nature of these guys and what is their real objective.

Sinfully Rich

A nameless, eccentric old man, sitting in the corner of a cozy London tea shop, uses pure deduction to solve a series of baffling crimes — from gruesome murders and cases of deadly blackmail, to daring thefts and brilliant deceptions. For devotees of Sherlock Holmes —ingenious, well-crafted twelve mysteries concern a mysterious armchair detective who solves crimes from reports and using logic. The stories describe murders, blackmail, theft and deception, but all have as their setting the fog-cloaked Edwardian streets: Fenchurch Street, Percy Street and Lisson Grove in London. Dublin, Glasgow, and Liverpool are also home to cases that have baffled detectives.

Teahouse Detective

The Old Man in the Corner

A Guatemalan journalist is kidnapped, and the only message from her kidnappers is the murder of her lawyer. In a race against time, Luc Vanier sets about reconstructing her life, through the sordid world of human trafficking, the secretive underbelly of a multinational mining corporation, and the hiding places of desperate refugees. When Vanier is brutally warned off the investigation, he throws away the rule book and goes after the villains with a vengeance.

A Luc Vanier Novel

Open Season

To the police it is a formidable case and they are grateful for the razor brain of the great detective Sherlock Holmes. There are perplexing details — wedding ring missing together with one dumb-bell, the odd behaviour of the widow and a card inscribed VV 341 lying by the faceless body.

Sherlock Holmes series

The Valley of Fear

Lukas Boston suffers a bad start to his day. There's a ghost standing in the corner of his bedroom, Lukas got too drunk the night before and he can't remember his new lover's name, and when he opens a window for a breath of fresh air, a sniper puts a bullet in Lukas' wall. His landlady is going to hate that. Welcome to the world of Lukas Boston, a private investigator who attracts cold-blooded killers, hot-blooded women, and really unhelpful ghosts.

Dead Wrong

Alfred Wyman is a strange artist who wants to kill the wealthy Miss Gleason because she killed Vincent. Just when Randy has given up on a story for the night, he stumbles across an old man in a dispute with a taxi driver over the fare. The old man has no money so Randy pays the fare but is surprised when the gentle looking old man, Alfred Wyman, says he has to go to kill Miss Gleeson.

Night Beat

Night Beat: Vincent and the Painter

"The Adventure of Silver Blaze" is one of 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes and Watson travel to Dartmoor to get to the bottom of a peculiar case that involves the dissapearance of Silver Blaze- a great racehorse- and the murder of his trainer..

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - The Adventure of Silver Blaze

The Adventure of the Dying Detective is a Sherlock Holmes short story by the British author Arthur Conan Doyle. It first appeared in print in the November 22, 1913. In the story, Dr. Watson becomes convinced that his friend, the brilliant consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, is dying from a highly contagious disease which is usually found only in Asia. Holmes refuses to allow Watson to examine him. Instead, Holmes tells Watson to bring a man called Culverton Smith to see him. Culverton Smith has no professional medical training but he knows more about the disease which Holmes claims to be suffering from than anyone else in the world. Holmes admits that he and Culverton Smith are not on friendly terms because Holmes suspected that the man had some part in the death of his nephew.

Arthur Conan Doyle Collection

The Adventure of the Dying Detective

Jane Cho is a former legal investigator who was really good at her job, but she quit when someone she was investigating tried to have her killed. She returned to the seaside town of Waverly, Massachusetts, to run a takeout-food shop, Comfort & Joy, and to live a quiet, safer life. She thought everything was behind her as that person was convicted and is behind bars. But one peaceful morning, Jane stumbles over a dead body while taking out the trash. The dead woman ran a nearby bed and breakfast and had been threatened by Jane's thriving new business and had even filed suit the previous week to try and shut her down. The body includes a cryptic unsigned note. Is someone trying to help make Jane's problems disappear? Or is she the target?

Waverly Beach Mystery Series

Motive

Sherlock Holmes was a detective series that aired at various dates from 1930 to 1956. It was based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous novel and character of the same name.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Red-Headed League

John Gillam was a gambler. He faced financial ruin and was the victim of a sinister blackmail attempt. He is now dead. In this exceptional mystery, Dr Thorndyke is brought in to untangle the secrecy surrounding the death of John Gillam, a man not known for insanity and thoughts of suicide.

Felo de Se?

Detective Abish Taylor left Utah for a reason. But with her husband’s passing, it’s time to come home. Reconnecting with her family means dealing with her past: the father she abandoned and the community she left behind. Her one escape is serving as the sole police detective in the small town of Pleasant View. But when the quiet Mormon suburb in the Wasatch Mountains is shaken by a macabre death—with the hallmarks of a sacred ritual dating back to the days of Brigham Young— Abbie is called into action. As she uncovers the dark side of the picturesque neighborhood—infidelity, corruption, and the greed of a global religion—Abbie discovers just how far some powerful leaders of the Church will go to bury their secrets. Especially as the brutal murder unearths a sinister tradition lurking in the religion's not-so-distant past: the ultimate sacrifice for unforgivable sins. With the chief pressuring her to close the case and the community that once sheltered her watching her every move, Abbie must find justice for the dead—before she’s silenced for good.

An Abish Taylor Mystery

Blessed Be the Wicked

A client forsworn, a threatened town, and a Goliath of unimaginable proportions . . . Sherlock Holmes has survived a three-year vendetta against him by Moriarty's remaining henchmen. Wounded and bleeding, with Mycroft's help he clandestinely boards an Atlantic steamship. At the close of his great hiatus, Holmes finds sanctuary at Vassar Women's College. This radical challenge entangles him in the web of a nefarious mystery. Its unravelling involves New York's most revolutionary residents: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. To pluck his client from danger, he drafts the twenty-year-old Harry Houdini in outrageous sleight of hand. Four villains embroil the plot. The lives of everyday citizens inexorably rise to heroism. And it all begins when a twelve-year-old girl matches wits with Sherlock Holmes on Market Street. These Scattered Houses is a daring adventure in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. As Professor Sigerson the pansophic gentleman of justice, Holmes is confronted by the evil that lurks within the smiling and beautiful countryside.

Sherlock Holmes These Scattered Houses

When a beer barrel containing the body of a man is delivered to the door of 221b Baker Street, an intoxicating new adventure begins for Sherlock Holmes. Together with his faithful companion, Dr John Watson, Holmes travels north to Burton-upon-Trent to investigate the poisoning of a regiment in India from a contaminated batch of pale ale. The incident threatens the reputation of the mighty brewer, Houghton's, which supplies beer to half the world. But Holmes is not the only detective working the case. Miss Gertie Cresswell, owner of a first-class mind and a yellow umbrella, has a few ideas of her own. With militant suffragettes, folding bicycles, and the footprints of what appears to be a three-legged man, the unlikely trio face their most fiendish mystery yet. The game is on!

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Beer Barons

There’s no holiday from homicide for amateur sleuth Sebastian McCabe and his long-suffering brother-in-law, Jeff Cody. Murderers’ Row, their second casebook of shorter stories, collects three adventures connected with what should have been happy occasions. When Meg Russert’s destination wedding on the tropical island of Barbados becomes A Destination Murder, Mac is a fish out of water dealing with a local police inspector less than impressed by his qualifications as a detective. But, as usual, Mac special help from a friend in high places. But will it be enough? Erin’s annual Independence Day parade takes a stunning turn when a controversial activist looking on from the sidelines turns up Dead on the Fourth of July. Jeff, who was watching the victim the entire time, swears that only a magician could have committed this impossible crime! When the estranged husband of an Erin Eagles supporter is shot to death outside the team stadium, Mac and Jeff find themselves involved in the offbeat world of independent minor league baseball. By the end of the case, Jeff solves a different mystery and loses blood.

McCabe and Cody Casebooks

Murderers' Row

The Confessions of Arsene Lupin - After the black 813, Maurice Leblanc returned to lighter short stories, in the style of those of his first collection, Arsène Lupine gentleman burglar. They appeared in "Je sais tout" from April 1911. We find there the Lupine of the beginnings, charmer, to whom everything succeeds, in lost situations (The Infernal Trap and its moral “What it is to be a pretty boy!…”) Or in the most impossible puzzles. solve (especially in The Sign of the Shadow and The Red Silk Scarf) Stories 1-Two hundred thousand Francs reward! 2-The wedding-ring 3-The sign of the shadow 4-The infernal trap 5-The red silk scarf 6-Shadowed by death 7-A tragedy in the Forest of Morgues 8-Lupin's marriage 9-The invisible prisoner 10-Edith Swan-Neck |Wikipedia|

Arsene Lupin -EN-

The Confessions of Arsene Lupin

Inspired by the ordered and logical approach of Henning Mankell's heroes, combined with the action of a Harlan Coben thriller and the conspiracy undertones of a Robert Ludlum plot She is caught up in a tangle of deception he left behind, facing violent assault, brutal murderers and deeply embedded corporate corruption. At the heart of it is a dirty biotech business making a lethal profit from compromising human health. Behind that, an organisation with a devastating viral blackmail tool. Their targets? Global power, capital and manipulation. And Eva.

Eva Scott Thriller

Lethal Profit

Brand-new lawyer Michael O'Brien has no clue the case his law firm handed him is a total loser. That's because he would rather chase women, play basketball, or do almost anything other than practice law. O'Brien is struggling with the drudgery first-year associates face, especially since it's the swinging '70s in San Francisco. He's just too good-looking, easily bored, and cocky to care. But when Malcolm Knox, one of the city's wealthiest men, drops dead, the young man from Boston is suddenly charged with finding $50 million in bearer bonds missing from the estate. Given his myriad distractions-he's wooing a former fashion model who owns a small bakery chain-O'Brien seems destined to fail. As missteps accumulate, and practicing law becomes dangerous O'Brien risks losing his job, his girlfriend, and even his life.

O’Brien’s Law

"No matter how well you know someone, or think you know someone, there’s always room for the unexpected." Olivia Reinbeck was approaching a crossroads when Callem Tate entered her world and changed everything. Years later, when Olivia discovers a terrible, dark secret that Callem had been keeping from her, she questions the very foundation their relationship was built on. He’s not the man she thought she knew. Callem’s secret threatened their love for one another as well as their safety. Now, Olivia has to find a way to right his wrongs and Callem has to win back the love of his life.

Hush

In Edgar Wallace's gripping novel, "Killer Kay," readers are immersed in a world of suspense and intrigue as the narrative unfolds around the enigmatic figure of Kay, whose beauty and intelligence are as deadly as a loaded gun. Wallace's literary style is characterized by razor-sharp dialogue and a fast-paced, cinematic approach, typical of early 20th-century thrillers. Set against the backdrop of London'Äôs underbelly, the novel deftly intertwines elements of crime and romance, drawing readers into a web of deception, obsession, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Edgar Wallace, a prolific British writer, was known for his compelling crime dramas and thrillers, with a remarkable ability to encapsulate the zeitgeist of his time. His diverse experiences, including a career in journalism and a fascination with the darker aspects of human nature, undoubtedly inspired him to craft such vivid characters and intricate plots. Wallace's extensive body of work highlights his keen understanding of the societal issues of the early 20th century, making "Killer Kay" a reflection of both his personal ethos and broader social concerns. I highly recommend "Killer Kay" to readers who appreciate tightly woven narratives filled with tension and unexpected twists. Wallace'Äôs mastery of suspense and his exploration of complex human emotions will keep you captivated until the final page, making this novel a quintessential read for anyone drawn to atmospheric crime literature.

Killer Kay

Loner Mark Rossi hates the holidays. He's quite surprised to finally meet a woman who might actually change his outlook on the Christmas season and life in general. Letting his guard down comes with an unhealthy dose of self-doubt. Resentment, suspicion, and secrets soon fester beneath the surface of this fragile new relationship. Against the backdrop of picture-perfect holiday plans, how long will it be before Mark harbors revenge in his heart and murder on his mind?

Twisted Holiday Plans - A Holiday Crime Short Story (Unabridged)

A chance meeting with a mysterious elderly man.... Who is Old Tom? A sad and lonely fusspot? Or a forgotten figure whose bewildering deductive abilities hint at something more? Does he ever leave his armchair? Why is he only ever seen or heard by engaging local newspaper reporter Trench? And what surprising secret are the Mayflower Court Flats really hiding? Come on a challenging yet comfortable investigation. Can you solve the mystery without leaving your armchair..?

The Armchair Detective

Dakota Kilroy, a twenty-eight-year-old investigative journalist, is haunted by the unsolved disappearance of her best friend, Maddy Montgomery, who went missing at the age of fifteen. When financial difficulties force her to move back home to Santa Monica, California, she cannot take the unanswered questions anymore. Determined to find out what happened to Maddy, Dakota starts ShadowCast, a true-crime podcast to publicize the case. But little does she know that the man responsible for Maddy's disappearance all those years ago is listening in and tampering with her investigation.

ShadowCast

Mme Storey drove her own car up to Newport. According to instructions, we left it standing at the front door of the Van Tassel mansion, and made our way by a path around to the rear. This was to avoid coming in contact with the house servants. In the darkness under the side windows our way was suddenly blocked by an armed guard. The unexpectedness of his appearance almost fetched a scream out of me. In a husky whisper he demanded to know our business. Mme. Storey gave him the password that had been furnished us—“Redwood”—and he drew back. I had the feeling that other men were watching us from the shadows of the shrubbery. Who would want to be rich, I thought, if you had to live in a state of siege like this. At the back of the mansion, looking over the cliffs toward the sea, there was a wide outdoors room that would have been called a porch in any ordinary house, but at the Van Tassels', we learned, it was dignified with the name of terrace. It was glassed in all around for bad weather, and though now the June night was warm and sweet smelling, all the sliding panels were closed. Here Mr. and Mrs. Van Tassel had arranged to be waiting for us.

Madame Storey

Easy to Kill

In "The Phantom of the Opera," Gaston Leroux masterfully weaves a tale of mystery and romance set against the backdrop of the opulent Paris Opera House. This Gothic novel employs a rich narrative style, characterized by Leroux's intricate descriptions and compelling character development. The story explores profound themes of love, obsession, and the duality of human nature, encapsulated in the tragic figure of the Phantom. Surreal elements combined with a portrait of early 20th-century Paris create a vivid context that enhances the gothic atmosphere of the tale. Gaston Leroux, a journalist and playwright, drew inspiration for his novel from the mythical and mysterious allure of the Paris Opera House, a venue he closely observed during his career. His background in journalism informs the meticulous detail found within the novel, as well as the innovative blending of fact and fiction that engages readers on multiple levels. Leroux's own life experiences with love and loss echo throughout the text, providing an authentic emotional resonance that underscores the Phantom's plight. This seminal work is highly recommended for readers who appreciate the intricacies of Gothic literature as well as those who enjoy a rich narrative filled with suspense and depth. "The Phantom of the Opera" not only intrigues but also invites readers to contemplate the complexities of love and the tragic nature of desire, making it a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences.

The Phantom of the Opera

Samantha is mixing up traditional cocktails at the German Texan Lodge’s Fourth of July festival—a gig she was roped into by her mother—but amidst the bratwurst and brass bands, trouble is brewing. Lodge loyalties are divided over a proposal to build a private country-club-style tennis center on the lodge grounds. Her mom’s best friend, Patty Davis, is vehemently opposed to the plan. Society matron Angela Clawson is all for it. At the festival, they’re seen in a heated argument—and hours later, Angela is found dead, killed by one of the ceremonial shovels intended for the groundbreaking. Samantha’s mother begs her to help clear Patty’s name, but can Samantha handle another murder case, or will the whole investigation go bottoms up? Fans of Diane Mott Davidson and Lee Hollis will savor every delectable sip of this clever and utterly intoxicating cozy, the second Cocktails and Catering mystery.

Cocktails and Catering Mysteries

Murder Served Neat

I've tagged this book as science fiction, because it contains science-fiction elements. It has been in the Library fro some years, but this is an improved edition, and with the original cover. I downloaded it thinking it was an Arsene Lupin book, due to the familiar image of Lupin on the supplied cover. Not so. Strange projections of images are seen, baffling the inhabitants of Meudon. The explanations, and the nature of the images, baffle all, although there is some suggestion that they originate from Venus.

The Three Eyes

 For Fans of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series… Postcards From Stella Maris  is a collection of five short stories for fans of the series who might be interested, for example, in Colleen's backstory. I wrote the short story “Common Knowledge” for myself years ago, as a way to explore what happened to Colleen. As you might imagine, it's not as light as the series in general. This story has never been published anywhere before. “Eviction” is the story of how Liz first met Rhett, her golden retriever, back when she was married to Scott the Scoundrel. This story is also not lighthearted, and it likewise has never been published before. “Hogwash” originally appeared in Spinetingler Magazine. This is a fun little case which introduces the character of Zeke Lyerly, who appears in Lowcountry Bonfire. “Highlights and Hot Lead” originally appeared in The Petigru Review. This is a Stella Maris slice of life story featuring Shannelle Johnson, a local judge's wife, and it takes place entirely at Phoebe's Day Spa. “Everything is Relative” is a peek inside a Talbot family Thanksgiving. A few of Mamma's recipes are included at the end. If by chance you’ve stumbled on this collection of stories, but you’ve never read a Liz Talbot mystery, I would encourage you to start with   Lowcountry Boil (A Liz Talbot Mystery, Book 1)   and come back to these stories later. I so hope you enjoy these glimpses into Liz Talbot’s formative years, her unfortunate first marriage, and her life between major cases. Warmly, Susan M. Boyer

A Liz Talbot Mystery

Postcards From Stella Maris

Ron Green had made a mistake, but it wasn't one that millions of other guys hadn't made before him. And maybe he deserved some sort of punishment, like his wife leaving him or his kids hating his guts. But this? Being the main suspect in a single murder was bad enough, but at the same time knowing he was a potential victim of a serial killer was even worse. However, before Green could convince the cops of his innocence, he first had to convince them the serial killer existed, and now they weren't believing a thing he said.

The Group Series

Group, The

The conference of European Nations is taking place in The Hague. Mr John P. Dunster, an American, is travelling to the conference with important information relating to the seemingly inevitable outbreak of war. The document he carries could prevent the war entirely but when he disappears following a train wreck, Richard Hamel must solve the mystery – before it is too late. A classic mystery novel from popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim.

The Vanished Messenger

Lovely Charity Carew had nothing but awe and reverence for the distinguished poet Martin Revesby. Boldly she wrote him of her admiration, and when he offered her a job as secretary, her delight knew no bounds. Nevertheless, a sense of foreboding shadowed her arrival at Malmaynes, the eerie castle on the grim Cornish coast. Something evil, she was sure, watched and waited. The surly caretaker, perhaps? Or the sinister deaf-mute? Something or someone aroused in her a feeling of danger. Only her growing love for the poet held her safe as she learned the bloodstained legend of The Beast, a creature long dead who, it was said, refused to die. Suddenly, without warning, the dark tale of violence sprang to life anew, claiming fresh victims, and a chasm of terror stood between Charity and the promise of happiness that had been just within her grasp a short while before. A chasm she could not hope to cross - and live... The Winter Bride by Carola Salisbury is a gothic drama of passion and terror in the shadow of a killer risen from the grave...

THE WINTER BRIDE

In "The Door with Seven Locks," Edgar Wallace crafts a captivating detective novel that intricately weaves elements of mystery, suspense, and adventure. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the narrative unfolds around a locked door shrouded in legend, which plays a pivotal role in the quest for treasure and familial secrets. Wallace's prose is marked by its vivid characterizations and rapid pacing, characteristic of his crime fiction style. The literary context of this work reflects the popular genre trends of the time, where readers sought thrilling escapades blended with a touch of the supernatural. Edgar Wallace, an English author and journalist known for his prolific output and numerous contributions to the crime and mystery genre, often drew from his own experiences to enhance his storytelling. His background in journalism and firsthand encounters with various facets of society informed his ability to create compelling narratives and rich, relatable characters. This particular work showcases his skill in building tension and engaging the audience's imagination, possibly mirrored by his fascination with the unknown and the moral complexities of humanity. For those who appreciate tightly constructed plots filled with intrigue and unexpected twists, "The Door with Seven Locks" is a must-read. Wallace's deft storytelling and inventive narrative ensure that readers will be both entertained and challenged in their expectations. This novel will appeal not only to mystery enthusiasts but also to anyone interested in the evolution of the genre.

The Door with Seven Locks

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - a collection of short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, a British writer and medical doctor. He created the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. This collection of stories consists of: A Scandal in Bohemia The Red-Headed League A Case of Identity The Boscombe Valley Mystery The Five Orange Pips The Man with the Twisted Lip The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle The Adventure of the Speckled Band The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet The Adventure of the Copper Beeches

Edgar Allan Poe - world renowned as the master of horror - was also responsible for writing the first detective stories in history. His master sleuth, the elusive logician C. Auguste Dupin, is the man the police turn to when they find themselves unable to solve a mystery. Here are two of Poe's Dupin stories in a single volume, one involving blackmail of the royal family and the other...a tale of two brutal murders in the heart of Paris!

The Murders in the Rue Morgue and The Purloined Letter - Unabridged

'A hot summer. The countryside around Manchester is ablaze. Ethan Mallam is fresh out of prison and finds his old gang locked in a brutal civil war. Against his wishes, he is quickly drawn into a hellish world of fire, blood, greed, and Billy Bear Ham. Trevor Mark Thomas's follow up to the sensational, and sensationally gripping, The Bothy.'

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Giallo - anthology (179 pagine) - Behind every great man, there is a great woman. We have all read the stories by Dr. John Watson in which he narrates his adventures with Sherlock Holmes, but behind every great man, there is a great woman… and Mary Morstan holds her own place in the hearts of all Sherlockians. Today, newly discovered papers reveal the role she played in the adventures we know so well, which cast a light on her frequent absences from home and which recount her own thrilling personal adventures in Victorian London in a series of poignant tales full of passion and mystery, pain and suspense, love and hope. Stefano Guerra is a pediatric neuropsychiatrist, psychoanalyst, professor, and retired school headmaster. He is the author of theatrical texts and film scripts, and he founded “Uno Studio in Holmes”, the Italian Sherlockian Society, of which he has also been president. He is a member of the Baker Street Irregulars and has authored several articles published in Italy and abroad on the world of Sherlock Holmes, as well as a Sherlockian encyclopedia (with Solito). Enrico Solito is a pediatrician and child neuropsychiatrist who has worked extensively with Emergency. He is a past president of Uno Studio in Holmes, the first Italian member of the Baker Street Irregulars, and also a member of other Sherlockian associations. With Stefano Guerra, he has co-authored the only Italian Sherlockian encyclopedia, as well as apocryphal Holmes stories and novels set in different contexts. Mauro Castellini is a Los Angeles-based film producer. Born in Mantova, Italy, after obtaining his Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences at Milano’s IULM, he moved to Rome, where his film career took off. Having been introduced to Holmes’ world by his friends Mr. Solito and Mr. Guerra, he’s now teamed up with them to write this book, that marks his literary debut. Gian Luca Guerra was born in Rome to a family connected to the film and cultural industries, in which he has passionately worked his entire life. Inspired by a story he found interesting, he joined Stefano Guerra, Enrico Solito, and Mauro Castellini in writing The Adventures of Mary Morstan Watson.

In the Shadow of Sherlock Holmes - The Adventures of Mary Morstan Watson

For the first time in the history of mankind the Vice President had more power than the President. This was not a coincidence, a new and equally never seen before threat was on the horizon. The rise of the Death-partners. Death had a new genius plan. Trust anyone and your fate is sealed.

The Vice President

ROBERT ELDRIDGE sat back in his seat. The train would be moving presently. He looked at his watch.... Twelve minutes past seven. He had perhaps entered the train too soon. His compartment might at the last moment be invaded. Then, of course, he would have to move into another. He hoped it had not been noticed— this anxiety of his to avoid his fellow-men whenever he caught the 7:15 from Fenchurch Street. But that was hardly likely. There was nothing to excite suspicion or even comment in his wish to travel alone. Most Englishmen preferred, if possible, to do so. There was no call for anyone to guess that he had a special reason of his own. So far the scheme had worked well. It had been in operation now for six months, and never a hitch... so far. He must have brought it off something between twenty and thirty times. It was still, however, difficult to feel at ease. One of these days... Why had they not thought of something less elaborate, simpler and more normal altogether? Eldridge sighed. He was, he reflected, like that. If there were two possible courses, one straightforward and the other devious, he was bound to find himself sooner or later committed to the more romantic.

Death Walks at Eastrepps

A prophecy in the making. History for the taking. And disaster beckons the sons of an ancient family. Decades ago on a mountain in New Zealand, a rich landowner sat with her grandson and told him the stories of his people. She prophesied he would be the one to rebuild their legacy. Thirty-five years later and Logan Du Rose is trying to make it happen, but history will not make it easy for him. Each time he believes the prophecy fulfilled, circumstance gets in the way. As he struggles to keep his new family line together, he's distracted by disturbing events. Two deaths at his workplace cause upset and disbelief among the staff, whilst the return of mysterious family treasures create trouble within his household. The diaries of his grandmother have untold stories to reveal, threatening the safety of Logan’s legacy forever. If you like New Zealand mysteries with a twist of culture and history, then you’ll love the Du Roses.

The Hana Du Rose Mysteries

The Du Rose Prophecy

The Golden Triangle or The Return of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar by Maurice Leblanc is one of the greatest masterpieces of French literature. Brilliant and sparkling, this crime novel is a stunning portrait of internal psychological processes. Lupin is an enigmatic, preternatural criminal; an unstoppable thief who's planning defies any attempts at capture. This story takes place in 1915, WWI has just started, and Captain Belval is recovering from his wounds under the gentle care of Mother Coralie. In an action packed story that intermingles romance, evil, plotting, international intrigue, gold smuggling, several murders, Lupin, disguised as Don Luis Perenna, is more forceful and more invulnerable than ever. The golden triangle is very entertaining, and it is one of the best Lupin's adventures ever. |Source FicFun|

The Golden Triangle

The Bridge That Broke Presentation IT was a Tuesday afternoon in midsummer. Paris was deserted—a city of the dead. Jim Barnett sat in his office with his feet on his desk. He was in his shirt-sleeves. A glass of lager beer stood al his elbow. A green blind shut out the blazing sun. To the prejudiced eye, Barnett's appearance would have suggested slumber, and this impression would have been strengthened by his rather loud and rhythmical breathing. A sharp tap on his door made him bring his feet down with a jerk and sit bolt upright. 'No! It can't be! The heat must be affecting my eyesight.' Barnett affected elaborate astonishment...

The Bridge That Broke

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