Old Detective Mysteries

"I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!"~Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!"~ Multiple Fans "Alice Crowley is one of our best living authors!"~ G. Taylor In this searing-hot sexy 14,000-word story, a young woman and an older man go on the adventure of their lifetimes as they begin a passionate intimate relationship. Kiera Harper is a sassy, quick-witted computer hacker living in Chicago when she gets hired for some field work to conduct surveillance. The next thing she knows, she is embroiled in a labyrinthine plot and a grand conspiracy, and the only way to save the day is by starting a...

When Edna Simmons takes a DNA test and finds out that she has a brother, her wife and her decide to go on a trip to find him, but after meeting Fredrick Tillison, Edna finds that her whole world has changed. Will this man become the missing piece to her puzzle, or is there a skeleton in his closet that he isn't telling her about?

From the age of the Dime Novel comes The King of the Detectives - Burt Brandon, who rights wrongs, does daring do's, rescues fair maidens. He comes to grips with the terrible, ghastly villain Bayard Knight in this turn of the 19th Century thriller of bygone times in New York City. It begins in the Tombs Police Court where we see the beautiful Renie Ruthendale, a prisoner before the judge. What will happen to her? What can Burt Brandon do?

In 1576, a fleet of fifteen vessels appeared on the south side of the island. Most belonged to the Spanish Empire and five others to the English corsair, Barker. The two sides engaged in a naval battle. By the Egyptian goddess! My excited little claws appeared. The battle raged for ten hours, one of the five pirate ships was burned and abandoned. The gold, pearls, and other lustrous items of unparalleled beauty were swallowed by the sea. Honorio, the detective cat, is at it again, sleuthing with his three lady travelling pals. This time on the lovely island where Cousin Cedric has invited ...

He knows crime, and he knows criminals...because he was once on the wrong side of the law himself. That's Boston Blackie - a friend to those who have no friends, an enemy to those who make him an enemy! Broadway actor Richard Kollmar stars in his best-remembered radio role as the tough yet sympathetic ex-safecracker. Lesley Woods costars as his lady friend Mary Wesley, with Maurice Tarplin as Inspector Faraday. Join them for 16 exciting investigations of jewel heists, murder and more!

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 ...

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.

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

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next. Years ago, two men prepared for their worst case scenario, hoping their plans would never be needed. Simon Sullivan now has reason to be grateful that he and his brother went to the extreme lengths they did and continued their efforts in all the years since…because the worst they imagined has arrived. It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been staggering technological and environmental advances...

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.

Emma introduces Harry Neal, 63, ex-professor and existential dropout cursed with a trouble inducing curiosity. Harry's lazy day is interrupted when he is taken to a shallow grave in the woods. He finds an exquisite broach among the bones and bullet holes in the skull. Aided by dogged persistence and the occasional dollop of cheap wine, he follows a vague trail of clues going back twenty years. He questions an eclectic group of characters, pays $270,000 for a damaged, desperate cat, skulks about in the night like a neurotic burglar, is witness to human ruin, and strives to set things right.

Lady Casterton is found strangled in her bedroom shortly after seven when her housekeeper went to discover why her employer had not appeared for dinner. From an examination of the body, it was clear that she had been killed a little after six at the very earliest. Suspicion naturally fell onto her nephew, her inheritor, with whom relations had been strained in recent weeks. He would have looked like a prime suspect were it not for the testimony of the housekeeper. But then the nephew turns up dead in a locked room. The question for John Handful is who murdered the murderer?

A short story from British Library Crime Classic The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories. Each year the Christmas card arrives from 'Leech', an unknown member of Timothy Trent’s family asking for money in return for their silence. But this year he’s determined to find out who is behind the cruel Christmas request and put an end to it once and for all....

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".

There were times when Jonas Brownstein wasn’t certain why he bothered having a doorbell or locking his front door since his brother never bothered with the first and made quick work of the second. Patty on the other hand knew how to use the doorbell but simply ignored it. She’d given both he and Jay the door-picks as a gift years ago so while she might not be thrilled that their brother was adept at the skills that it took to use them, she also accepted that she wasn’t in the best position to criticize him for it. They didn’t grow up together…didn’t know each other existed until...

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 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...

Garrulous Bill Myers is too nosy for his own good. A retired investigative reporter, he is sniffing into dangerous pots of avarice and crime. When he is found dead, Nancy and the 90s Club step in to find the killer and discover what’s really going on at Whisperwood Retirement Village. Axel Cooper, Whisperwood resident, is a victim of Bill’s curiosity and asks Nancy to help him find out what happened to the family he lost in World War II. The only clue he can provide is an old family album.

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?