Download or read book American Murder Houses written by Steve Lehto and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are places in the United States of America where violent acts of bloodshed have occurred. Years may pass—even centuries—but the mark of death remains. They are known as Murder Houses. From a colonial manse in New England to a small-town home in Iowa to a Beverly Hills mansion, these residences have taken on a life of their own, gaining everything from local lore and gossip to national—and even global—infamy. Writer Steve Lehto recounts the stories behind the houses where Lizzie Borden supposedly gave her stepmother “forty whacks,” where the real Amityville Horror was first unleashed by gunfire, and where the demented acts of the Manson Family horrified a nation—as well some lesser-known sites of murder that were no less ghastly. Exploring the past and present of more than twenty-five renowned homicide scenes, American Murder Houses is a tour through the real estate of some of the most grisly and fascinating crimes in American history. INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS

Download or read book Death of an Old Git written by Andrea Frazer and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `A mischievously entertaining crime novel' SIMON BRETT The first instalment in The Falconer Files, Andrea Frazer's insanely gripping village detective series with a delightful slice of humour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lillian Jackson Braun and Midsomer Murders. READER'S CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF ANDREA'S QUIRKY CRIME NOVELS! ***** 'Probably one of the best mystery novels I have read. Such complex characters... and a lovely description of village life' Reader Review ***** 'Fantastic read. Nice and easy with interesting characters. So lifelike you could conjure up a picture of each member. Brilliant!' Reader Review ***** 'This is simply an excellent classic whodunnit in the same library as Agatha Christie or Lillian Jackson Braun!!' Reader Review ***** 'Brilliantly written kept me thinking who done it. Highly recommended. Will be reading more...' Reader Review ___________ In the village of Castle Farthing a mean-spirited, spiteful, curmudgeonly old man is found drugged and strangled in the kitchen of his cottage, with no obvious clues to the perpetrator of the crime. DI Falconer and Acting DS Carmichael are summoned from the police headquarters in the nearby town of Market Darley and begin to uncover a web of grudges against the old man and a sea of familial connections between those who knew him. As the heat of July continues relentlessly, tempers flare, disturbing the usual rural calm of the village, and the normally imperturbable Harry Falconer. Faced with a crime with no obvious prime suspect and the idiosyncrasies of his new partner, Carmichael, is he gradually losing his grip on the case as the body count rises?

Download or read book Murder written by Alan Sharpe and published by Kingsclear Books Pty Ltd. This book was released on 1997 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Batavia massacre through to the disappearance of Donald Mackay, the killing of Megan Kalajzich, the Hilton bombing and the Lesbian Vampire killing, this book documents 25 of Australia's most notorious criminal cases.

Download or read book Murder in the Manse written by R. Furman Kenney, Sr. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-04-14 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Murder in the Manse" depicts life in the small town of Halifax where nothing unusual ever occurs, and it also paints a vivid picture of the raw prejudice which its inhabitants hold toward new-comers. Suddenly shocking news spreads like fire over the town, news that the first murder in over a century has occurred in their midst. To make matters even more shocking the murder occurs in the manse (home) of the new pastor and wife. The decision as to the guilt or innocence of the suspect is decided in the prejudiced minds of the citizens of the town long before the murder trial begins. Each day as the trial progresses more and more suspense is built up in their minds and hearts. The unusual methods used by the defense attorney keeps the attention of those present in the court room. The unexpected turn that the trial takes at the very last brings about an unexpected effect on every citizen of the small of Halifax.

Download or read book British Murder Mysteries Dorothy L Sayers Collection written by Dorothy L. Sayers and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 2492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'British Murder Mysteries - Dorothy L. Sayers Collection' is a captivating anthology that showcases Dorothy L. Sayers' remarkable talent for crafting intricate plots filled with suspense and complex characters. Each mystery in this collection is intricately woven together, keeping the reader engaged until the very end. Sayers' writing style is elegant and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the English countryside and the dark underbelly of society. As one of the pioneering authors of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, Sayers' work is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making her a standout in the genre. The collection is a must-read for lovers of classic British mysteries, offering a glimpse into the captivating world of crime-solving in early 20th century England. Dorothy L. Sayers, a scholar of medieval literature and theology, drew inspiration from her academic background to create the beloved character of Lord Peter Wimsey. Her attention to detail and clever storytelling reflect her deep understanding of human nature and society. Sayers' unique perspective sets her apart from other mystery writers of her time, making her a true master of the genre. I highly recommend the 'British Murder Mysteries - Dorothy L. Sayers Collection' to anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery that will keep them guessing until the very end.

Download or read book Almost Paradise written by Kieran Crowley and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the murder of millionaire Ted Ammon in 2001, discussing the investigation into his volatile marriage to decorator Generosa, the infidelities of both partners, and Generosa's ex-con lover, who may have played a role in the killing.

Download or read book Glensheen s Daughter written by Sharon Darby Hendry and published by Cable Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Congdon case had it all: murder in one of America's great mansions [in Duluth, MN], multi-million dollar inheritance, family feuds, suicide, private eyes, and investigative intrigue ..."--Back cover

Download or read book Shades of Murder written by Ann Granger and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the end of the nineteenth century, the Oakley family of Bamford, England, has lived in the shadow of tragedy. In 1889, Cora Oakley died by inhaling a poisonous gas in her sleep, and her husband William was put on trial for the murder. Although the case was dismissed, Oakley's reputation was ruined, and he fled the country, never to be heard from again. Over a hundred years later, the only remaining members of the Oakley family are two elderly sisters living in Bamford, who exist in poverty in their rambling ancestral home, Fourways. Unable to maintain their mansion, the sisters have decided to sell the house and live comfortably on the proceeds. But a young Polish man named Jan appears, claiming to be William Oakley's great-grandson and brandishing what he alleges is Oakley's will, which entitles him to half the profits from the sale. The sisters panic, knowing that, although Jan's claims don't stand up, a court case could drag on for years, and time is not on their side. When Jan is found dead, poisoned by the same substance used to kill his great-grandmother so many years ago, it seems that murder has returned to haunt the Oakley family once again, and Superintendent Markby must unravel two mysteries, one from a hundred years ago, to find the killer. In Shades of Murder, Ann Granger has crafted another tough case for Mitchell and Markby.

Download or read book Murder For Two written by Kellen Blair and published by Concord Theatricals. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Officer Marcus Moscowicz is a small town policeman with dreams of making it to detective. One fateful night, shots ring out at the surprise birthday party of Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney and the writer is killed…fatally. With the nearest detective an hour away, Marcus jumps at the chance to prove his sleuthing skills—with the help of his silent partner, Lou. But whodunit? Did Dahlia Whitney, Arthur's scene-stealing wife, give him a big finish? Is Barrette Lewis, the prima ballerina, the prime suspect? Did Dr. Griff, the overly-friendly psychiatrist, make a frenemy? Marcus has only a short amount of time to find the killer and make his name before the real detective arrives… and the ice cream melts!

Download or read book A Moment on the Edge written by Elizabeth George and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-06-29 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether the story is a murder mystery, a tale of suspense, a psychological study of the characters affected by a devastating event, a courtroom drama, a police procedural ... the question remains the same. Why crime? Why exists this fascination with crime and why, above all, exists this fascination with crime on the part of female writers? -- Elizabeth George In A Moment on the Edge, bestselling author Elizabeth George has selected a stunning collection of twenty-six crime stories from some of the best practitioners of the genre, who also happen to be some of the most successful women writers of our time. These shocking and compulsively readable stories are arranged chronologically, starting with the classic "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell (1917). Also included are stories by Golden Age mystery writers Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh, and New Golden Age author Sara Paretsky, as well as selections by writers outside the genre, such as Shirley Jackson, Nadine Gordimer, Antonia Fraser, and Joyce Carol Oates. Collectively these stories illustrate how crimefiction -- especially that written by women about women -- has changed in the last hundred years. As Elizabeth George notes in her introduction, "All of these authors share in common a desire to explore mankind in a moment on the edge. The edge equates to the crime committed. How the characters deal with the edge is the story." This is a must-have anthology for aficionados of crime fiction.

Download or read book Murder Comes In Threes 3 Tales of Gruesome Homicide written by Erle Stanley Gardner and published by Peril Press. This book was released on 2013-12-09 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PERIL PRESS presents: Mercury Mystery Book Magazine, July 1956 THE CASE OF THE INVISIBLE CIRCLE by Erle Stanley Gardner A beautiful coed is raped and murdered. Only one clue is found, and that so small that it is invisible to the naked eye. Here, Erle Stanley Gardner recounts how one tiny lead enabled the police to bring a murderer to justice. 2000 Words Mercury Mystery Book Magazine, September 1956 THE CASE OF THE KNOCKOUT BULLET by Erle Stanley Gardner Almost everyone knows that Stanley Ketchel was one of the great boxing champions of all time, but many have forgotten that he was murdered—and under baffling circumstances. All the evidence pointed to a gambling syndicate yet the case was obscured by a missing diamond stickpin, a lucky bracelet, and a pretty cook. Here Erle Stanley Gardner relates how this strange case was solved by not following the logical clues. 2100 Words Mercury Mystery Book Magazine, November 1956 THE CLUE OF THE ONYX RING by Erle Stanley Gardner The pretty, fair-haired little girl showed an unusual black onyx to the Inspector. It had been treasured by her mother, and the frightened. Kathleen was sure that her mother was dead. In this true story, a child's intuition bypasses clouding evidence to strike at the core of a vicious crime. 1200 Words This edition includes the covers to the 3 magazines that published these stories as well as a Gallery of 15 covers from pulp magazines that feature stories by Erle Stanley Gardner.

Download or read book The Civil War Guerrilla written by Joseph M. BeileinJr. and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2015-04-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Americans are familiar with major Civil War battles such as Manassas (Bull Run), Shiloh, and Gettysburg, which have been extensively analyzed by generations of historians. However, not all of the war's engagements were fought in a conventional manner by regular forces. Often referred to as "the wars within the war," guerrilla combat touched states from Virginia to New Mexico. Guerrillas fought for the Union, the Confederacy, their ethnic groups, their tribes, and their families. They were deadly forces that plundered, tortured, and terrorized those in their path, and their impact is not yet fully understood. In this richly diverse volume, Joseph M. Beilein Jr. and Matthew C. Hulbert assemble a team of both rising and eminent scholars to examine guerrilla warfare in the South during the Civil War. Together, they discuss irregular combat as practiced by various communities in multiple contexts, including how it was used by Native Americans, the factors that motivated raiders in the border states, and the women who participated as messengers, informants, collaborators, and combatants. They also explore how the Civil War guerrilla has been mythologized in history, literature, and folklore. The Civil War Guerrilla sheds new light on the ways in which thousands of men, women, and children experienced and remembered the Civil War as a conflict of irregular wills and tactics. Through thorough research and analysis, this timely book provides readers with a comprehensive examination of the guerrilla soldier and his role in the deadliest war in U.S. history.

Download or read book A Disgusting Supermarket of Death written by James Harberson and published by Markosia Enterprises Ltd. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Disgusting Supermarket of Death collects hard-boiled shorts about satanic Christmas movies, performance art euthanasia, child sacrifice skincare, and other demented goodness from Jim Harberson, co-author of Markosia’s acclaimed graphic novel, Stay Alive.

Download or read book Taylor Manse written by C. Foertmeyer and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the small village of Buffalo Brook, Vermont stands Taylor Manse. A stately Victorian mansion built by the Reverend Michael Mariah Taylor in 1880, its living room floors stained with the blood of at least nineteen people, has just been purchased by Wade and Anne Robinson. Wade, a rehabber, has purchased the manse as a fixer-upper, an investment property he hopes to flip at a large profit, as soon as the rehab is completed. What Wade was not told when he purchased the property from the TRI Group was the violent history of the manse. He also had no idea that the TRI Group was Taylor Realty Investment Group, comprised solely of the grandson of the Reverend Michael Taylor, and that he is the first owner from outside the Taylor family in the manse's one hundred and twenty-five year existence. But, in a town the size of Buffalo Brook, it wouldn't be long before Wade would learn of the manse's history. Now, he had just five months to finish his project, or face the unsettling thought of still being there in December, the month in which all the previous murders had taken place-every twenty-five years. This coming December would mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the last murders. If history could be considered a predictor of the future, he and Annie needed to be out of the manse by the end of November, or face whatever came this way every two-and-a-half decades.

Download or read book Murder at Black Oaks written by Phillip Margolin and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Phillip Margolin's Murder at Black Oaks, Attorney Robin Lockwood finds herself at an isolated retreat in the Oregon mountains, one with a tragic past and a legendary curse, and surrounded by many suspects and confronted with an impossible crime. Defense Attorney Robin Lockwood is summoned by retired District Attorney Francis Melville to meet with him at Black Oaks, the manor he owns up in the Oregon mountains. The manor has an interesting history - originally built in 1628 in England, there's a murderous legend and curse attached to the mansion. Melville, however, wants Lockwood's help in a legal matter - righting a wrongful conviction from his days as a DA. A young man, Jose Alvarez, was convicted of murdering his girlfriend only for Melville, years later when in private practice, to have a client of his admit to the murder and to framing the man Melville convicted. Unable to reveal what he knew due to attorney client confidence, Melville now wants Lockwood's help in getting that conviction overturned. Successful in their efforts, Melville invites Lockwood up to Black Oaks for a celebration. Lockwood finds herself among an odd group of invitees - including the bitter, newly released, Alvarez. When Melville is found murdered, with a knife connected to the original curse, Lockwood finds herself faced with a conundrum - who is the murder among them and how to stop them before there's another victim.

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