Download or read book World s Greatest True Crime written by and published by Barnes & Noble Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Golden Book of World s Greatest Mysteries 60 Whodunit Tales Detective Stories written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 1400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Golden Book of World's Greatest Mysteries 60+ Whodunit Tales & Detective Stories is an illustrious collection that showcases the far-reaching boundaries and depth of the mystery and detective story genre. The anthology traverses a wide range of literary styles, from the tense atmospherics of gothic fiction to the meticulous logical deductions of classic detective stories, offering readers a panoramic view of the genre's evolution over centuries. The collection is distinguished by its inclusion of seminal works that have defined and shaped mystery literature, featuring a diverse array of narratives that explore the nuances of suspense, mystery, and the supernatural. The anthology serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of the whodunit tale, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the intrigue and intellect that characterizes this literary tradition. The contributing authors and editors, encompassing such luminaries as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, bring a rich tapestry of cultural, historical, and personal backgrounds to the collection. Their collective contributions underscore the anthology's alignment with various literary movements, from Romanticism to Realism, and their stories reflect the socio-political climates and cultural anxieties of their respective eras. This confluence of diverse voices not only enriches the reader's understanding of the mystery genre but also provides a unique lens through which the evolution of narrative storytelling can be examined. The Golden Book of World's Greatest Mysteries is an indispensable volume for aficionados and scholars alike, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore the depth and diversity of the whodunit genre. Readers are encouraged to delve into this meticulously curated collection, which promises not only a rich educational experience but also a thrilling journey through the labyrinthine alleys of suspense, revelation, and the human psyche. This anthology is not merely a collection of tales but a dialogic space where the past converses with the present, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.
Download or read book The World s Best Book written by Jan Payne and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With all of the books in the world, this one is the best! With a multitude of did-you-knows, accompanied by hilarious illustrations, page after page is packed with the best entertainment and education. For kids craving to jam their brains with odd and intriguing facts, here's a banquet - stuffed with the fastest, brightest, longest, funniest, weirdest, wildest, wettest, smelliest, brainiest, and fascinating-est things in the world!
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Download or read book THE GOLDEN BOOK OF WORLD S GREATEST MYSTERIES 60 Detective Stories written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-13 with total page 1398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE GOLDEN BOOK OF WORLD'S GREATEST MYSTERIES 60+ Detective Stories, is a meticulously curated anthology that traverses the intricate alleys of mystery and detective fiction through various epochs and locales. It brings together an extraordinary range of literary stylesfrom the gothic suspense of Poe to the cunning riddles of Conan Doyle, encapsulating the evolution of the genre within its pages. The collection is notable not only for its diversity but also for the way it highlights the thematic and stylistic shifts in mystery writing, presenting readers with seminal works that have shaped the genre, alongside lesser-known gems that offer fresh perspectives. The contributing authors and editors, each a luminary in their own right, provide a panoramic view of the historical and cultural landscape that shaped these stories. From Twain's wry observations of American society to Chekhov's subtle dissections of Russian life, and Hardy's melancholic English countryside narratives, this collection acts as a conduit for exploring the diverse settings and moral philosophies that underpin the mystery genre. The anthology aligns with significant literary movements, offering a snapshot of the zeitgeist of various periods and the universal appeal of the mystery narrative, demonstrating how these stories have served as a mirror to societys complexities and the human condition. This anthology is an indispensable volume for both aficionados and newcomers to the detective story genre. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the converging narratives of innocence and inquiry, justice and juxtaposition, through a scope as broad as the collective human imagination. Readers are encouraged to explore these tales not just for their entertainment value but also for their capacity to educate, to challenge perceptions, and to foster a deeper appreciation of the literary arts. THE GOLDEN BOOK OF WORLD'S GREATEST MYSTERIES is more than a collection; its a global dialogue spanning centuries, inviting readers to unlock the secrets it holds within its pages.
Download or read book Sherlock Holmes FAQ written by Dave Thompson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sherlock Holmes FAQ is a one-stop guide to over a century's worth of mystery, mayhem, and most of all, deduction. Digging deep inside the manifold worlds of Sherlock Holmes, the FAQ is a dramatic and detailed digest of the Baker Street sleuth in all of his many guises, as TV and radio star, movie phenomenon, and, of course, literary giant. Chapters investigate his predecessors and his successors, and discuss the influence that Holmes has had not only on other writers, but on real-life police procedures as well. The London that he perambulated in deerstalker and cloak is laid bare, plus the life and other fascinations of Holmes' creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are mapped out in all their foggy, darkened atmosphere. We meet giant hounds and fearful foes, common crooks and misdirected souls. Ghosts appear in these pages, and vampires, too – and more puzzles, conundrums, and mysteries than any mortal detective could ever hope to solve. But Holmes, as we shall see, was no mere mortal. And Sherlock Holmes FAQ is the story of his immortality.
Download or read book Reviews by Cat Ellington written by Cat Ellington and published by Quill Pen Ink Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-21 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating the third year of her compelling book series of the same name, Cat Ellington brings you Reviews by Cat Ellington: A Trilogy of Unique Critiques #2, a vastly entertaining collection of literary criticism featuring books 4 - 6 from the highly-rated progression. Consisting of (81) written examinations from the Cat Ellington Literary Collection, Reviews by Cat Ellington: A Trilogy of Unique Critiques #2 includes: REVIEWS BY CAT ELLINGTON: THE COMPLETE ANTHOLOGY, VOL. 4 On these piquant pages of enlightening commentary, Cat Ellington evaluates her way through the fourth installment of the fascinating series with a hearty helping of examinations that both speak to and entice the reader, including The Edible Exile by Carl Hiaasen, Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris, The Husband by Dean Koontz, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, The Wicked Girls by Alex Marwood, The Magpies by Mark Edwards, Live to Tell by Bianca Sloane, The Best Friend by Shalini Boland, Oscar’s Night by Matt Shaw, The Stepmother by Claire Seeber, Last Call by Sean Costello, The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson, Dark Harvest (A Holt Foundation Story Book 2) by Chris Patchell, The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond, and many more. REVIEWS BY CAT ELLINGTON: THE COMPLETE ANTHOLOGY, VOL. 5 In the fifth installment of the original series, Cat Ellington presents her trademarked style of interpretative criticism in a diverse set of fictional compositions, including The Breakdown by B.A. Paris, A-List by D.P. Lyle, The Other Girl by Erica Spindler, A Penny For Her Heart by Alretha Thomas, The Fountain of Youth by Steve Shear, The Doll by J.C. Martin, Grand Theft Octo by Niels Saunders, The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances, Killjoy by LeVar Ravel, To Hell in a Handbasket by Willow Rose, Revelation and Retribution by AK Pittman, Blackout: The Life and Sordid Times of Bobby Travis by Edgar Swamp, Tradur Gurl by P.T. Dawkins, and many more. REVIEWS BY CAT ELLINGTON: THE COMPLETE ANTHOLOGY, VOL. 6 Swimming in a stream of thrills, chills, crime, drama, and suspense, the 6th installment features Cat Ellington's comprehensive take on a variety of fictional tales that usher in the next generation of literature, including Day of the Tiger by Dallas Gorham, The Apollyon Game by Clive Reznor, Costa Brava by David Kennedy, The Takeover: a Son's Betrayal (The Takeover #1) by Messiah Raye, Barbecue, Bourbon and Bullets (Honey Bun Shop Mysteries #2) by M.E. Harmon, Watching You by Gemma Halliday, All I Ever Wanted Was a Love Like Yours by N.L. Hudson, Viva Las Villain by Cynthia Hickey, and many more. Featuring bonus material by new author Naras Kimono, who contributes to this collection with her reviews of Dog Facts by Joan Palmer, Bible Heroes: Joshua by Jason Parish, and Æesop’s Fables: A Classic Collection of Children’s Fables by Æsop and Milo Winter, among others, and award-winning filmmaker Joseph Strickland, who provides his analysis of works by Andrew Vachss (Hard Candy) and Richard Schickel (Conversations with Scorsese), Reviews by Cat Ellington: A Trilogy of Unique Critiques #2 is sure to delight those readers who share a fondness for the art of literary criticism. Reviews by Cat Ellington. A unique critique.
Download or read book Nothin Short of Dyin written by John R. Riggs and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothin Short of Dyin is the long awaited 14th book in the Garth Ryland mystery series. Called an exemplary series hero by Publishers Weekly, Ryland lives and works in the small town of Oakalla, Wisconsin (Lake Woebegone made sinister) where passions run high, secrets go deep, and nothing is ever quite as it seems. His morning starts quietly on a picture perfect, mid-November day. But even as he stands at his office widow admiring the flawless blue sky and coverall layer of fresh white snow, he knows it wont last. Wisconsin Novembers are notoriously bad. They are one long gray litany of cloudsthe ankle deep slush you wade through on your way to your first cold of the season. Besides, it was a Monday. So Garth isnt surprised when town marshal Cecil Hardwick soon arrives and wants Garth to accompany him to a clover field just outside of town where a mud-caked black pickup with bullet holes in the door and blood on the seat is parked. Garth does so under protest, and only because Cecils jurisdiction ends at the city limits, where Garths begins. The driver of the pickup is nowhere to be found, and there is no way to identify the pickup because it has no license plate or registration. A day long search turns up nothing but a menacing ex-football star from the Deep South who is looking for the same pickup. The first fire occurs in the night at Fickle, a whistle-stop five miles south of Oakalla. It bears an eerie resemblance to an earlier fire along Coon Lake where a ghost reportedly walks the shoreline a stones throw away from where a father and daughter once drowned. The second fire strikes at the heart of Oakalla, and at Garths heart as well. It threatens his friendship with his housekeper Ruth, who refuses him access to Ruths ward at the Womens Shelter, and whom Garth blames for the fires. Another fire will occur. A life will be lost. What promises to become a beautiful friendship will be destroyed before the mystery is unraveled and justice served.
Download or read book The Greatest Novel Ever Written written by Howard Camner and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one breath: Banished intergalactic outlaws are brought back into action to try and stop the annihilation of the universe by The Evil One while a mob underboss / hitman turned actor gets trapped in a bizarre desert town and reprises his role as a B-movie monster to escape while the world’s greatest detective and his partner try to solve a muddled mystery and salad monsters terrorize a post-apocalyptic city while the B-movie monster becomes a seething sensation and one of the intergalactic outlaws is sent back in time to the days of Greek mythology where he deals with gods and titans as the world’s greatest detective takes on an escaped criminal mastermind and two bug-eyed aliens from the square planet Digby are sent to Earth to recover a mysterious orb with a mind of its own and this very aggravated author tries to juggle it all.
Download or read book Empire of Imagination written by Michael Witwer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life story of Gary Gygax, godfather of all fantasy adventure games, has been told only in bits and pieces. Michael Witwer has written a dynamic, dramatized biography of Gygax from his childhood in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to his untimely death in 2008. Gygax's magnum opus, Dungeons & Dragons, would explode in popularity throughout the 1970s and '80s and irreversibly alter the world of gaming. D&D is the best-known, best-selling role-playing game of all time, and it boasts an elite class of alumni--Stephen Colbert, Robin Williams, and Junot Diaz all have spoken openly about their experience with the game as teenagers, and some credit it as the workshop where their nascent imaginations were fostered. Gygax's involvement in the industry lasted long after his dramatic and involuntary departure from D&D's parent company, TSR, and his footprint can be seen in the genre he is largely responsible for creating. But as Witwer shows, perhaps the most compelling facet of his life and work was his unwavering commitment to the power of creativity in the face of myriad sources of adversity, whether cultural, economic, or personal. Through his creation of the role-playing genre, Gygax gave two generations of gamers the tools to invent characters and entire worlds in their minds. Told in narrative-driven and dramatic fashion, Witwer has written an engaging chronicle of the life and legacy of this emperor of the imagination.
Download or read book The Gothic Worlds of Peter Straub written by John C. Tibbetts and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horror novelist Peter Straub creates highly personalized fiction with an allusiveness and ambiguity that deny the genre's explicit nature. For him, the Gothic style is to be created and recreated in a changing world--Faustian pacts, buried secrets, haunted places, ghosts, vampires and succubi take on strange new shapes and effects. Stephen King describes Straub's style as "a synthesis of horror and beauty." Drawing on interviews with Straub and featuring an exclusive interview with King, this study explores the work of the author who has been called "a writer of rare wit and intelligence in a field beset with cynical potboilers" (Douglas E. Winter, Washington Post, October 14, 1984).
Download or read book The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes written by Andrew Lycett and published by Frances Lincoln. This book was released on 2023-10-05 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questing was Sherlock Holmes’s business. He famously adopted the latest forensic techniques, channelled the Victorian passion for enquiry, kept abreast of the key scientific breakthroughs of his age, and conducted his investigations in an enigmatic and stylised manner. And the brains behind it all was, of course, the great Arthur Conan Doyle. In this deep dive into the contemporary world of Holmes and Conan Doyle, biographer Andrew Lycett explores all that encompasses the world of the great detective – tracing the infamous character’s own interests, personality and mythologised biography alongside that of his creator’s. From the Victorian crazes for detection and séance, to contemporary developments in science and psychology, Lycett weaves together everything that inspired Conan Doyle in creating the world’s most famous detective and one of fiction's most enduring, enigmatic and recognisable characters.
Download or read book Generations written by Brian Michael Bendis and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting Generations: Banner Hulk & The Totally Awesome Hulk #1, Generations: Captain Marvel & Captain Mar-Vell #1, Generations: Captain Marvel & Ms. Marvel #1, Generations: Hawkeye & Hawkeye #1, Generations: Iron Man & Ironheart #1, Generations: Miles Morales Spider-Man & Peter Parker Spider-Man #1, Generations: Phoenix & Jean Grey #1, Generations: Sam Wilson Captain America & Steve Rogers Captain America #1, Generations: The Unworthy Thor & The Mighty Thor #1, Generations: Wolverine & All-New Wolverine #1. Once upon a time, a skinny kid from New York City picked up a shield and charged into battle... a prodigal son lifted a sacred hammer and proved himself worthy... and an arrogant genius forged an armor that would harness his true potential. And together, they became Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Today, that heroic legacy lives on in the next generation of heroes - and it will be put to the test as the Marvel Universe's greatest champions unite and charge headlong into tomorrow!
Download or read book Hawkeye written by Kelly Thompson and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2018-05-09 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Hawkeye (2016) #13-16 And Generations: Hawkeye & Hawkeye #1. Can Los Angeles really handle two Hawkeyes? Just as Kate Bishop reaches out to ask for Clint Bartons help with finding her dead mother, the senior bowman shows up needing help of his own! An unknown party is gunning for him and their attack kicks off a wild chase across the City of Angels! Hawkeye and Hawkeye must try their hardest to stay one step ahead but who has Clint and Kate in their sights, and what is their sinister agenda? And could they find an ally in Madame Masque? The Hawkeyes are reunited, and it feels so good if you dont count the two deadly enemies and crew of misfit villains out for their blood! Plus: Kate shares an intergenerational adventure with a younger Clint in the Vanishing Point!
Download or read book 4 written by Daniel Pinkwater and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four-fantastic-books-in-one by the popular author of The Hoboken Chicken Emergency: Borgel Yobgorgle The Worms of Kukumlima The Snarkout Boys & the Baconburg Horror
Download or read book Metafolklore written by Alexander V. Avakov and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is organized in Folklore Units. Each Folklore Unit has Context and may have one or more Metacontexts with citations of works of great philosophers or writers; hence, the title of the book is Metafolklore. The book covers the life of immigrants from the USSR in the U.S., remembers life in Russia, and gradually concentrates on the modus operandi of the KGB, FBI, CIA, NYPD, NSA, ECHELON, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, Al, and ISI. It covers frontiers of legal theory of surveillance. What distinguishes this book is the intensely personal account of the events and issues.
Download or read book The World s Greatest Military Spies and Secret Service Agents written by George Barton and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
