Old Detective Mysteries

A detective novel set in the quaint town of Shamborough, England, during the early 20th century. Murder of a Mayor embarks you on a gripping journey through the cobblestone streets and misty moors of Shamborough, an idyllic English town where tradition prevails. With its high stake investigation and complex web of characters, this book plunges you into a world of mystery, intrigue and suspense, with every twist and turn demanding your undivided attention. Unraveling the Deceit When the beloved Mayor Samuel Sanderson is found brutally murdered in his office, it sends shockwaves through the ...

Here are six The Old Man in the Corner mysteries that don't seem to appear in other collections. This book includes "The Mystery of the Russian Prince", "The Mystery of Dog’s Tooth Cliff", "The Mystery of the Pearl Necklace", "The Mystery of the Tragedy in Bishop’s Road", "The Mystery of Brudenell Court", and "The Tytherton Case".

Mystery, adventure, and international intrigue surround Ken Thurston, The Man Called X! Radio's most enduring cloak-and-dagger drama presents suave stage and screen star Herbert Marshall in 16 tales of globetrotting espionage! Announcer John McIntire tells of the man "who crosses the ocean as readily as you or I cross town." Leon Belasco costars as Pegon Zellschmidt, with a supporting cast that includes Ge Ge Pearson, Steven Geray, Ted von Eltz, Frank Graham, Alan Reed, Cathy Lewis, William Conrad, and more.

"THE STORY BUILDS AND ENDS ON A CLIFFHANGER. BUT THANKFULLY THE NEXT IN THE SERIES IS ALREADY OUT!" ~ Der Wolff "ALICE CROWLEY'S EROTIC STORIES ALWAYS HAVE SURPRISE ENDINGS!" ~ Hwk "ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING WRITERS!" ~ G. Taylor Two randy detectives -- one woman, one man -- turn up the body heat as they unravel this fast-paced erotic sci-fi mystery! Hired by two trillionaires for competing purposes, gumshoes Gina Mavis and Lon Bradford know they are tempting fate and testing their limits. Soon it becomes clear that a metric ton of sexy action and sensual suspense will ...

A suspicious obituary. A powerful family. A reporter who won’t stay silent. 1923, London. Evelyn Everly has a title she never uses, a past she won’t discuss, and a rent payment she can barely afford. When the ambitious young woman bluffs her way into a job at a struggling newspaper, she expects to cover flower shows and factory tours—not murder. But when an obituary crosses her desk that doesn’t quite add up, Evelyn’s instincts kick in. The death of a society darling is ruled a tragic accident, yet whispers of scandal—and something darker—refuse to stay buried. Against her ...

In book 12, there are strange happenings indeed at Torling Castle! Someone is hiding out in the ruined tower, making the resident jackdaws very unsettled. Who is it, and what do they want? The Secret Seven are on the case! Solve the mystery!

A Mystery Thriller Set in Post-War London During the Early 1920s Step into the shadowy corridors of post-war London, where secrets whisper through every alley, and danger lurks just beyond the gaslit streets. "Poison in the Shadows" is a masterfully crafted English murder mystery that weaves a tale of deception, high society scandals, and an unforgiving quest for the truth. When Dr. Billings, an earnest assistant to the famed poison specialist Sir Ernest Lambert, receives an urgent call in the chill of an early 1920s night, he is thrust into a labyrinthine mystery. A masked dancer has been ...

The Pigeon family is off to sunny Spain for what they hope will be the perfect holiday. But when mysterious pairs of underwear start appearing all over their vacation apartment, their dream holiday quickly turns into a hilarious disaster! With Mom on the verge of losing her mind, Dad trying to keep things under control, and the kids turning into mini-detectives, the Pigeons are in for the most disastrous and funniest adventure of their lives. Is it a prank, a ghost, or something even stranger? Join the Pigeons on a laugh-out-loud journey full of surprises, mischief, and unforgettable ...

When Meg Monroe decides to start her life over in small town Iowa, she knows change can be good. She also knows there’s nothing left for her in her old job—or her marriage. With an old house to decorate and what seems at first like a quiet neighborhood, Meg is pleased to have plenty of time for crafting. But the local craft store is closed with no sign of reopening, leaving Meg at a loss for supplies. And her snarky neighbor isn’t just nosy—she’s murdered—and Meg is determined to restore the peace. Once she also has her mind set on creating the first craft club in Glenville, ...

It is the summer of 1871 when Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross pays a visit to Jacob Jacobus, the old rogue of Limehouse: infamous antiquarian, friend to villains and informer to the police. Ben hopes to glean information about any burglaries that might take place now that the wealthiest echelons of society are back in London for the Season. Little does he realise that an audacious theft has already occurred - a priceless family heirloom, the Roxby emerald necklace, has been stolen from a dressing table in the Roxby residence, and the widowed Mrs Roxby is demanding its immediate return.

Shoscombe Old Place era una impresionante mansión en el corazón del parque Shoscombe de Berkshire. Esta enorme mansión y además su famosa cuadra de caballos había sido dejada en usufructo vitalicio a Lady Beatrice Falder por su difunto marido. Con Lady Falder vive su colérico y violento hermano, Sir Robert Noberton. Lady Beatrice, teme por su vida debido al extraño comportamiento de su hermano. Holmes empieza investigar y enseguida se da cuenta que todo está muy relacionado con un caballo, "Shoscombe Prince".

When Uncle Gabriel dies, Sadie Salinger and her sisters find themselves owning a detective agency. Complete with a case ready to go. Adelaide’s come up with an idea. Masquerading as a madame and a lady of the night. Sadie’s the one who has the gumption to pull off the ruse, so it’s settled. She and Adelaide will go to a mining town to solve the mystery Uncle Gabriel left behind. Larson Donaldson’s not a lawman anymore, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t need to eat. Of course, he does, so he gets himself a job as private security for a madame and her sportin’ woman. He’s never...

This third collection of vintage detective stories includes tales by authors like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, R. Austin Freeman, and Emile Gaborioux.

Over 90 years ago, an abandoned boy does not last the night on the bitterly cold, snowy streets. Modern-day Stokeham is gripped by a relentless blizzard. Trench and Debsy struggle through the snow to interview a stranded medium - psychic Derek.

What She Lost is a pulse-pounding romantic suspense novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. All Mac Cahill wants is a quiet life in the suburbs, a safe haven for her daughters to heal after their father's sudden death. But just as they begin to settle into their new life near Seattle, a shocking phone call shatters their fragile peace. Mac’s young cousin has vanished days before her arranged marriage, and their grandfather—a powerful Mexican cartel boss—demands Mac find her. Thrust into the dark world of organized crime, Mac narrowly escapes a deadly kidnapping attempt. ...

TRENCH'S HOLIDAY CHECLIST (for a visit to the sleepy coastal village of Fisherman's Cove) TOOTHBRUSH - CHECK BUCKET & SPADE - CHECK (I'll need to do some digging.) MYSTERY - CHECK (An enduring fifty year-old one: whatever happened to the brothers Quinn?) GIRLFRIEND - NOT EXACTLY (But Sally-Anne's coming along.) ARMCHAIR - AFRAID NOT (Sorry Old Tom, but it won't fit in the suitcase.)

Sophia loves Bighorn. She loves her job as a nanny. Her life is complete. Except… She’s not getting any younger and she’d like to settle down. Particularly with a certain ranch hand she’s got her eye on. Owen fancies Sophia. She makes his heart beat a little faster. Oh, who is he kidding. She makes it race. He’s so excited that he will spend the evening escorting her to the party at the ranch. It all seems fine until catastrophe strikes. Will a calamity force these two apart or will it bring them together?

مغامرة فريدة في ربوع النمسا الجميلة بين عامر وعارف وعالية وعصابة دولية يتزعمها مجرم واسع الحيلة، وقد تمكّن بدهائه من الهرب من سجن جزيرة الموت...

Head trainer John Mason from Shoscombe Old Place, a racing stable in Berkshire, comes to Holmes about his master, Sir Robert Norberton. Mason thinks he has gone mad. Sir Robert's sister, Lady Beatrice Falder, owns Shoscombe, but it will revert to her late husband's brother when she dies. The stable has a horse, Shoscombe Prince, who Sir Robert hopes will win the Derby. He would be out of debt if that actually happened.

Pinkerton detective, Will Fox trails the runaway witness to a bank robbery to Red Gorge, Dakota Territory. He soon finds the subject of his investigation brutally murdered in close proximity to the Double S Tavern. Tavern manager, Charlotte Atkins recognizes the dead man as an associate of her late, former lover. As her checkered past comes back to haunt her, Charlotte may know more about the crime than even she realizes. Uncovering the truth could endanger her life but helping Will Fox catch the killer could finally put her past to rest.