Download or read book Masterpieces of Mystery and Suspense written by Martin Harry Greenberg and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 1988 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty mystery stories include works by Edgar Allan Poe, Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ellery Queen, Ross Macdonald, John MacDonald, Ruth Rendell, Dick Francis, P.D. James, Bill Pronzini, Donald Westlake, and Lawrence Block
Download or read book Masterpieces of Mystery and the Unknown written by Agatha Christie and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-02-21 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agatha Christie is the world's most popular fiction writer; her works have been outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Best remembered for her classic crime novels such as Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None, her works have been cherished by generations of readers. Christie, however, was also a master of the short story and this volume collects some of her finest short pieces. With such masterpieces as 'Witness for the Prosecution' (the basis for the classic film) and 'Three Blind Mice' (the basis for her Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history), as well as some of her lesser known works, including all of her supernatural suspense tales, this collection of twenty-eight ingenious tales displays Agatha Christie's full range as an author.
Download or read book 10 Classic Mystery and Suspense Plays of the Modern Theatre written by Stanley Richards and published by Dodd Mead. This book was released on 1973 with total page 916 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of ten detective, mystery, and thriller plays first produced in the mid-twentieth century, several of which were later adapted into motion pictures.
Download or read book Masterpieces of Suspense written by and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Masterpiece written by Elise Broach and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this follow-up to "Shakespeare's Secret," Broach delivers a fast-paced mystery in which a young boy and a beetle attempt to pull off a staged art heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Illustrations.
Download or read book Smasher written by Keith Raffel and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2009 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ian hunts for the truth behind a hit-and-run incident that leaves his wife Rowena in a coma, fights a corporate take-over of his business, and explores the mystery behind the death of his great-aunt Isobel by a hit-and-driver.
Download or read book Shelved Under Murder written by Victoria Gilbert and published by Crooked Lane Books. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autumn leaves aren’t the only things falling in the historic Virginia village of Taylorsford—so are some cherished memories, and a few bodies October in Taylorsford, Virginia means it’s leaf peeping season, with bright colorful foliage and a delightful fresh crew of tourists attending the annual Heritage Festival which celebrates local history and arts and crafts. Library director Amy Webber, though, is slightly dreading having to spend two days running a yard sale fundraiser for her library. But during these preparations, when she and her assistant Sunny stumble across a dead body, Amy finds a real reason to be worried. The body belonged to a renowned artist who was murdered with her own pallet knife. A search of the artist’s studio uncovers a cache of forged paintings, and when the sheriff’s chief deputy Brad Tucker realizes Amy is skilled in art history research, she’s recruited to aid the investigation. It doesn’t seem to be an easy task, but when the state’s art expert uncovers a possible connection between Amy’s deceased uncle and the murder case, Amy must champion her Aunt Lydia to clear her late husband’s name. That’s when another killing shakes the quiet town, and danger sweeps in like an autumn wind. Now, with her swoon-inducing neighbor Richard Muir, Amy must scour their resources to once again close the books on murder in Shelved Under Murder, the charming second installment in Victoria Gilbert’s Blue Ridge Library mysteries, perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Miranda James.
Download or read book The Case of the One eyed Witness written by Erle Stanley Gardner and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Perry Mason wasn't quite sure who his client was. He didn't even know whether she was alive or dead! Equally mystified, Paul Drake couldn't decide whether he was trailing suspects in his usual expert fashion--or leading the killer to the next victim! As for Della Street: she was far from convinced by the desperate telephone voice with the cryptic message: 'I'm sending you an envelope stuffed with money. You've got to help me, Mr.Mason...' " --
Download or read book The Brutal Telling written by Louise Penny and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2011-04-07 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth novel in the Chief Inspector Gamache series, from worldwide phenomenon and number one New York Times bestseller Louise Penny When Chief Inspector Gamache arrives in picturesque Three Pines, he steps into a village in chaos. A man has been found bludgeoned to death, and there is no sign of a weapon, a motive or even the dead man's name. As Gamache and his colleagues start to dig under the skin of this peaceful haven for clues, they uncover a trail of stolen treasure, mysterious codes and a shameful history that begins to shed light on the victim's identity - and points to a terrifying killer... 'The best Gamache so far' Globe and Mail 'Ingenious and unexpected'Guardian 'A cracking storyteller, who can create fascinating characters, a twisty plot and wonderful surprise endings' Ann Cleeves
Download or read book Death in the Family written by Tessa Wegert and published by Berkley. This book was released on 2020 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A storm-struck island. A blood-soaked bed. A missing man. In this captivating mystery that's perfect for fans of Knives Out, Senior Investigator Shana Merchant discovers that murder is a family affair. Thirteen months ago, former NYPD detective Shana Merchant barely survived being abducted by a serial killer. Now hoping to leave grisly murder cases behind, she's taken a job in her fiancé's sleepy hometown in the Thousand Islands region of Upstate New York. But as a nor'easter bears down on her new territory, Shana and fellow investigator Tim Wellington receive a call about a man missing on a private island. Shana and Tim travel to the isolated island owned by the wealthy Sinclair family to question the witnesses. They arrive to find blood on the scene and a house full of Sinclair family and friends on edge. While Tim guesses they're dealing with a runaway case, Shana is convinced that they have a murder on their hands. As the gale intensifies outside, she starts conducting interviews and discovers the Sinclairs and their guests are crawling with dark and dangerous secrets. Trapped on the island by the raging storm with only Tim whose reliability is thrown into question, the increasingly restless suspects, and her own trauma-fueled flashbacks for company, Shana will have to trust the one person her abduction destroyed her faith in--herself. But time is ticking down, because if Shana's right, a killer is in their midst and as the pressure mounts, so do the odds that they'll strike again.
Download or read book Sharon Lois and Bram s Skinnamarink written by Sharon Hampson and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National bestseller — Based on the classic folk song made famous by a beloved trio of children's entertainers, this board book is best sung aloud! "Skinnamarink" is a timeless anthem of love and inclusion. What does "skinnamarink" mean? You may not find its definition in a dictionary, but the meaning is clear to the generations of children who sang along: friendship, happiness, sharing, community and, ultimately, love. This song has been sung in weddings and in classrooms. It can be fun and silly — especially with the accompanying actions! And it has a way of bringing people together. Through Qin Leng's wonderfully imaginative illustrations, this delightful board book tells the story of a community coming together. Young and old, from little mice to a big elephant, people and animals gather into a spontaneous parade as they follow the sound of music. Sharon, Lois and Bram formed as a trio of children's entertainers in Toronto in 1978 and went on to create two top-rated children's television shows, most notably The Elephant Show, and to release 21 full-length albums (many of which reached gold, platinum, double platinum and triple platinum). In 2018, Sharon and Bram celebrated their 40th anniversary and they continue to entertain children and share their message of love.
Download or read book Classic Mysteries written by Molly Cooper and published by Barnes & Noble. This book was released on 1996 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of mystery stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and others.
Download or read book Masterpieces of Murder written by Agatha Christie and published by Dodd Mead. This book was released on 1977 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The murder of Roger Ackroyd.--And then there were none.--Witness for the prosecution.--Death on the Nile.
Download or read book The Masterpieces of Shirley Jackson written by Shirley Jackson and published by Constable. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of three horror stories by Shirley Jackson: The Haunting of Hill House, The Turn of the Screw and The Lottery.
Download or read book Masterpieces of Mystery written by Joseph Lewis French and published by Vero Verlag. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: \"A distinguished American writer of fiction said to me lately: \"Did you ever think of the vital American way we live? We are always going after mental gymnastics.\" Now the mystery story is mental gymnastics. By the time the reader has followed a chain of facts through he has exercised his mind, - given himself a mental breather. But the claims of the true mystery story do not end with the general reader. It is entitled to the consideration of the discriminating because it indubitably takes its own place as a gauge of mastery in the field of the short story. The demand was never quite so keen as it is now. The currents of literature as of all things change swiftly these times. This world of ours has become very sophisticated. It has suffered itself to be exploited till there is no external wonder left. Retroactively the demand for mystery, which is the very soul of interest, must find new expression. Thus we turn inward for fresh thrills to the human comedy, and outward to the realm of the supernatural.\" [...] Part three of the Masterpieces collection. Contains narratives from Wilkie Collins, Edgar Allan Poe and many others.
Download or read book The Lover s Portrait written by Jennifer S Alderson and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Museum researcher Zelda Richardson is swept into the mystery surrounding artwork hidden from the Nazis during World War II. But Zelda's not the only one searching for the missing paintings - and her rival would kill to find them first...
Download or read book Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore written by Matthew Sullivan and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-08-24 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Not for the faint-hearted.' Scotsman What do you do when the life you’ve carefully built for yourself comes apart? Lydia Smith lives a quiet life, spent in the company of her colleagues and customers at the bookstore where she works. But when Joey Molina, a young and mysterious regular, hangs himself in the bookstore and leaves Lydia secret messages hidden in the pages of his books, her world starts to unravel. Why did Joey do it? What did he know? And what does it have to do with Lydia?
