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Seven original baseball short stories in the mystery and murder genres, written by an all-star lineup of writers, each of whom understands the game's lore and tactical nuances as well as its deep roots in American life. Compiled by Otto Penzler, the proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop in New...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER ""Each author captures Christie—and Marple—perfectly, while also displaying just a bit of her own unique touch. . . . This new and entertaining collection by some of our favorite writers will hook a new group of readers to the formidable Miss Marple."" — Rhys Bowen...

This "rediscovered" Sherlock Holmes adventure recounts the unique collaboration of Holmes and Sigmund Freud in the solution of a mystery on which the lives of millions may depend. Illustration by David K. Stone...

Read by Hugh Fraser Get away from it all with this selection of mid-summer murders by Agatha Christie, read by television’s Captain Hastings, the actor and novelist Hugh Fraser! Summer. Holiday season. A time for rest and relaxation. But murder can strike anywhere, as this selection of an...

The Purloined Letter is a short story by American author Edgar Allan Poe. It is the third of his three detective stories featuring the fictional C. Auguste Dupin, the other two being "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt". These stories are considered to be important early forerunners of the modern detective story. It first appeared in the literary annual The Gift for 1845 (1844) and soon was reprinted in numerous journals and newspapers.

Der gewitzte Pater Brown hat ein gefährliches Hobby: Er löst mysteriöse Kriminalfälle durch Intuition und Einfühlungsvermögen. Dieses Buch enthält 12 seiner schönsten Fälle. Inhalt: Das blaue Kreuz, Der geheime Garten, Die verdächtigen Tritte, Israel Gows Ehre, Der Unsichtbare, Missgestaltet, Die Sternschnuppen, Die Sünden des Prinzen Saradin, Der Hammer Gottes, Das Auge des Apoll, Das Zeichen des zerbrochenen Schwertes, Die drei Todeswerkzeuge.

Step into the Golden Age of detective fiction with three of Agatha Christie's most ingenious and enduring mysteries. This collection brings together the sharp village observations of Miss Marple, the cosmopolitan brilliance of Hercule Poirot, and the spirited adventure of Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent, offering a rich tour through Christie's most beloved worlds of intrigue, deception, and surprise. In The Murder at the Vicarage, the quiet English village of St. Mary Mead is shattered when the disagreeable Colonel Protheroe is found shot in the vicar's study.

This is a collection of mysteries that show how powerful a few words can be. Each story follows someone whose fate is changed after they encounter a brief message. Sometimes the result is a happy ending, and sometimes it is not. But whatever form the message takes, written or spoken, it always contains exactly fifty-six words.

Sherlock Holmes himself would have us believe that, once a case was finished, it – or the people involved – never crossed his mind again. “A client is to me a mere unit,” he once told Watson, “a factor in a problem.” And yet, in a career spanning multiple decades and thousands of cases, he must have occasionally re-crossed paths with previous clients – and the occasional villain as well! This anthology, with twenty-nine brand new stories, spread over three volumes, reveals some of those sequel investigations.

The stories involve light romance, sports heroics, social and relationship challenges, as well as a mystery or two to indulge in. Included in the collection is the first chapter of the Bancroft Mystery, "Murder Inherited," which is becoming a generational project. Nick Bancroft will become something like British author P. G. Wodehouse’s Mr. Mulliner, whose cousins, nieces, and nephews step into protagonist roles in their turn.

Twenty-one cases. One unforgettable detective. In Accidental Contact, Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa’aka tackles twenty-one short investigations that span the world of the Mahu series—filling in the moments between the novels with quick, compelling mysteries. From murders to missing children, from unexpected clues to dangers hiding in plain sight, each story delivers a sharp burst of suspense set against the vivid backdrop of Hawai‘i.

The Jane Austen Fan Club is hosting a grand ball, and June has been invited! To her great surprise, among the guests is an old acquaintance: Detective Sergeant Sean Darcy. There's a distinct spark between June and the attractive detective. However, any budding romantic connections are derailed when something terrible occurs. The event's sponsor collapses and dies—apparently from an allergic reaction.

Freuen Sie sich auf 66 rabenschwarze Miniaturkrimis, die es in sich haben und vom ersten bis zum letzten Krimi fesseln. Sigrid Elli versteht sich meisterhaft auf das kleine Format und entwickelt auf wenigen Seiten eine komplexe Handlung. Alle Geschichten sind frei erfunden und zur Nachahmung...

Eigentlich wollte Krimi-Autor Kaleu nur sein erstes Hörbuch aufnehmen. Doch statt Mikrofon erwartet ihn im Tonstudio ein grausiger Fund: Ein toter Mann. Mit einem Messer in der Brust und einem Kopfhörerkabel um den Hals! Aufnahme verschoben – auf unbestimmte Zeit.

Peter cel Negru este o povestire plină de mister și suspans din volumul „Întoarcerea lui Sherlock Holmes” de Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Căpitanul Peter Carey, supranumit „Peter cel Negru”, un marinar brutal și temut, este găsit ucis în cabana sa, străpuns cu un harpon. Dovezile par...

Freuen Sie sich auf taffe Frauen, die sich wehren – und den Einsatz krimineller Mittel nicht scheuen. 18 Frauentreffen, die es in sich haben und von der ersten bis zur letzten ­Erzählung fesseln. Sigrid Elli versteht sich meisterhaft auf das kleine Format und zeichnet mit wenigen Worten...

Diez relatos. Diez caminos. Y después de recorrerlos, quizá nunca vuelvas a mirar una carretera de la misma manera. Hay carreteras que te llevan a casa. Otras esconden historias que nunca debieron ser descubiertas. Un giro equivocado. Un pasajero que sabe demasiado. Un puente con un secreto de décadas. Una ruta imposible de escapar. En Carreteras del Más Allá, lo cotidiano puede convertirse en inexplicable al tomar la siguiente curva.

Ten chilling psychological thrillers expose the dark secrets and deadly motives hiding behind ordinary closed doors. Perfect for a suspenseful late-night drive or your evening commute, these standalone murder mysteries reveal how jealousy, shame, and obsession twist familiar faces into...

Ten chilling impossible crimes and psychological thrillers weave together to reveal one sinister, hidden master plot. Perfect for a dark, rainy commute, this tense and atmospheric collection drops you into crime scenes ranging from fog-smothered harbors to decaying country estates. Every...

Step into a gritty historical crime thriller where haunting cold cases expose the dark underbelly of a divided city. Perfect for a daily commute or a late-night binge listen, this immersive investigative journey tracks ten chilling crimes across distinct eras. Follow a relentless contemporary...