Old Detective Mysteries

Life is different for Jack Moreno. Good. Definitely good. Well, better, anyway. He’s back in school (although classes are harder than he expected). And his dad is healthy (which means he’s worrying again about things like Jack’s curfew and, oh yeah, grades).

"You've got the job." "Me? Really? Are you sure?" Why are the most unsuitable applicants suddenly successfully filling the situations vacant in Stokeham? Could the candidates be linked in some way? Trench isn't so sure, but Debsy's 'friend' from holiday, Steven seems really keen to find a connection. And Old Tom starts to think there could be more to this case than simply promoting hopeless hopefuls...

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A murder mystery set in the Old West. One by one, the aging members of a disbanded cattle-rustling outfit are slain by an unknown murderer out for revenge. The local peace officer, being a gangly teenager new to the job, is not trusted to handle the case. Former U.S. Marshal A.A. Flint, a private investigator and gun for hire, is called in to assist him. The brash, immature and petulant young lawman is resentful of Flint's interference and seeks to hinder him at every opportunity. It becomes a race against time as Flint works to unmask the ruthless perpetrator before all the victims are ...

Lieutenant Ethan Hendricks’ greatest nightmare just also happened to be his grandfather’s newest business venture. Logan Hendricks is thrilled about his brand new detective agency’s first case, but things weren’t turning out the way they were supposed to, including the attempted murder of one of his brand new employees. But he figures their next case, which involves finding a missing sister, should go a lot smoother. How dangerous could it be? Ethan Hendricks wasn’t quite as confident about his grandfather’s new hobby, or that the supposedly straight-forward case of a missing ...

I’m Honorio, a noble cat. No brag, just fact. On vacation in a mysterious part of France with pink swamps, wild and free white horses and a wandering ghostly salt-marsh woman. My eccentric “owner,” her two devoted friends, and I, are eye-witnesses to a sudden and shocking murder! Was it murder? It was there in the room of this terribly tragic-looking, twisted, creepy mask that some archaeologists unearthed and maybe should not have. The detective in me that I was . . . that I am . . .moves into action. I detect a number of quirky people who are suspicious, if not downright fishy—...

Rain is a murder mystery novel set in an upper class New York City neighborhood during the 1930s. This captivating story follows ex-cop James McNally as he navigates a labyrinth of deceit and danger in his quest for justice. James McNally, struggling to adapt to civilian life, finds himself drawn back into his old world when a suspicious death occurs during a torrential downpour. The victim, a valet named Greene, collapses and dies in McNally's arms, muttering incoherently. Dressed in a mix of high-end and cheap clothing, Greene's mysterious appearance and sudden death spark McNally's ...

Peter Montrose, a 73 year old retired attorney, wakes up on August 27, 2020 in the body of a much younger married man in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Paul Skelding wakes up that same morning in a dumpy Syracuse hotel sporting the body of an old man. The two thoroughly confused men have limited time in order to figure out why their bodies were switched. Their strange dilemma makes for a fascinating adventure for both of them. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lance Majestik is a pen name of retired Canadian lawyer Donald W. Desaulniers who has written more than 100 novels. That author has published some of ...

Can Trench somehow recover his lost memories by investigating: Targeted shop closures; a curious computer fair; three abandoned old dolls and more memory problems at the Riverside Hospital? Extras include a specially written prequel.

Dr. Annabelle, a renowned toxicologist, receives an invitation to the elusive club of Marcus Marino. As the first course is served, a sudden power outage plunges the room into darkness. When the lights flicker back on, one of the guests lies dead. Dr. Annabelle rushes to the body and quickly identifies a rare, fast-acting poison—this was no accident. Detective Hunter, among the guests, takes charge. A fierce storm traps them inside, while panic mounts. Cryptic, finger-written messages start appearing on the windows, revealing secrets among the group. Fear and paranoia set in as another ...

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.

John Stanley takes over the role of the World's Most Famous Consulting Detective in this collection of Sherlock Holmes radio adventures, with Wendell Holmes as Watson! Priceless artifacts, vital plans, and human lives are at stake through eight hours of exciting episodes. This series goes back to basics with 16 classic tales of deductive mystery in the grand manner, mixing original adaptations of the Doyle canon with brisk new stories - including a three-part tale of international intrigue and espionage.

Royalty...it was more than just a word to her. It was her life. But not for long. Marlie loved her family dearly, even when she didn’t like them very much. But their life wasn’t the life she wanted for herself. Maggie had always fulfilled her responsibilities, she’d always done exactly as she was expected to...she knew no other way. Until now...until after reading a letter from her father suggesting she visit her niece and learn how to do as she pleased every once in a while, including the joy of eating pizza at her slightest whim. The last thing Maggie expected when she showed up at ...

Assembled and edited by Julian Hawthorne and first published in 1907, the Old Time English volume of The Lock and Key Library features ten classic mysteries and ghost stories by Charles Dickens, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Thomas de Quincey, Charles Robert Maturin, Laurence Sterne, and William Makepeace Thackeray. This volume of The Lock and Key Library is sure to haunt and charm fans of ghost and detective mysteries alike.

"The end days are upon us." For over a thousand years, The Fellowship has survived, evolved, planned and prepared for one purpose and one purpose only. The Fellowship believe the wrath of the ancient Gods will soon cause a cataclysmic event. They believe, as it is written, that only one person can provide salvation - and that person happens to be Trench. Trouble is, Trench doesn't even know what he's supposed to save them from, never mind how to do it. Perhaps, as always, the final secret lies with his armchair-bound friend, Old Tom...

"You look as though you need a holiday, Trench.” Old Tom encourages Trench to take a holiday to the Bayview Guest House in sunny Clayton-on-Sea, primarily to see if he can discover anything of a previous guest there, a certain Eleanor. But as Trench steps into the guest house, he finds it curious to say the least. An old-fashioned atmosphere seems to permeate through the very walls. The vintage colour television in the lounge looks like it hails from the 1970s. There is no mobile telephone coverage, and don’t even think about a Wi-Fi signal. Trench considers his fellow guests and ...

Ten years… Countless mysteries… And it all comes down to this. The armchair detective has left this mortal coil, but there is still one more mystery to solve. As Trench chases figures from his past, he gradually realises that they will eventually lead him to finally finding Eleanor, and to discovering the astonishing secret behind the armchair detective himself…

Journey from the stunning, unique and ultra-modern Times Apartments to the brooding, Gothic atmosphere of Castle Mandrake... Series Nine of The Armchair Detective plus two feature-length Specials.

Trench and Old Tom follow the clues for finding the old fellow's long-lost friend from the past, Eleanor. Can Trench find her, for his old friend, before illness strikes a deathly blow? And discover the final secret of the armchair detective..? All five mysteries of the last-ever series of The Armchair Detective.

The shop around the corner… Following a clue to find Old Tom’s friend from the past, Eleanor, Trench visits The Stokeham Shop and can’t quite believe what he sees there. Why for a busy shop, does it seem to take little or no money? Why is there an abundance of security cameras? And what is the connection between a member of the shop’s staff and a particular awkward customer? What’s more, Trench and Debsy want to actually shop there, but find it to be… impossible.