Murderous Schemes

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Author: Donald E. Westlake

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 0195104870

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An anthology of detective fiction with examples of its sub-genres, armchair detective, the locked room and so on. The first is represented by Agatha Christie's In Blue Geranium, where the detective solves a crime from a conversation, the second by The Leopold Locked Room, in which a policeman is found in a locked room with his wife killed by his gun, but he didn't do it.

Lone Star Sleuths

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Author: Bill Cunningham

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2007-11-01

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 0292717377

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A collection of thirty short crime stories set in Texas by a variety of writers, including Kinky Friedman, Mary Willis Walker, and Carolyn Hart.

Mystery Midrash

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Author: Lawrence W. Raphael

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2012-03-03

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 158023609X

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Confront murder, mayhem—and your own mysteries of being. From a corporate giant's kidnapping of a rabbi, to the disappearance of the clarinetist in a klezmer band, to four rabbis' use of their text interpretation skills to help a detective solve a murder that one of them has committed, this unique collection of mysteries will enlighten you at the same time it intrigues and entertains. While featuring enough death and deception to keep the detective protagonists on their toes, each story presents the uncertainties that are a part of contemporary Jewish identity—inviting us all to confront our own mysteries of being. Throughout the stories' tangled puzzles and suspenseful adventures, the characters solve not only the "whodunit"-type mysteries, but also struggle to solve the mystery of their spiritual lives. Mystery Midrash will be a lasting delight for mystery buffs of all faith traditions.

Midnight Hour

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Author: Abby L. Vandiver

Publisher: Crooked Lane Books

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1643857533

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A 2022 ANTHONY AWARD NOMINEE for Best Anthology From a simple robbery gone horribly wrong to a grisly murder in a secret love dungeon, this stellar collection of crime fiction short stories showcases some of today's finest voices of color. Edited by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Abby L. Vandiver, this thrilling anthology will keep you on the edge of your seat. Welcome to Midnight Hour... Jennifer Chow: "Midnight Escapade" After years of silence, two women decide to meet up in a unique escape room but get trapped in a deadly game from which there may be no escape. Tracy Clark: "Lucky Thirteen" A gun. A last meal. And only one survivor. Sometimes the stars align--but only for the lucky one--as predator and prey come face-to-face one fateful New Year's Eve. H. C. Chan: "Murderers' Feast" Techpreneur John Manley left a trail of duped investors and damaged women in his wake. What happens when two hundred of his closest enemies gather for a five-day gourmet retreat? Christopher Chambers: "In the Matter of Mabel and Bobby Jefferson" It's almost midnight, it's snowing, and a bored call center worker catches a customer inquiry that smells of murder. Is he a knight rescuing the intended victim or someone else's pawn? Plus, stories by Richie Narvaez, Frankie Bailey, E. A. Aymar, Faye Snowden, Tina Kashian, and many more.

Murder by the Book

Murder by the Book PDF

Author: Martin Edwards

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2022-09-06

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1728261171

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With Martin Edwards as librarian and guide, delve into an irresistible stack of bibliomysteries, where "golden age–inspired puzzle masters [are] doing what they do best: bringing together readers, books, and felonies [in] perhaps the single best collection yet in this blue-chip series (Kirkus Reviews)." There is no better hiding place for clues—or red herrings—than inside the pages of a book. But in this world of resentful ghost writers, indiscreet playwrights, and unscrupulous book collectors, literary prowess is often a prologue to disaster. Readers should be warned that the most riveting tales often conceal the deadliest of secrets. Featuring much-loved Golden Age detectives Nigel Strangeways, Philip Trent, Detective Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn, and others, a bookish puzzle threatens an eagerly awaited inheritance; a submission to a publisher recounts a murder that seems increasingly to be a work of nonfiction; an irate novelist puts a grisly end to the source of his writer's block.

Death Among Us

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Author: Greg Alldredge

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-06-28

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781074234348

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Who knew death could be so eclectic? Relish this mesmerizing murder mystery mash-up of short stories. Murder and mystery have been the staple of literature and films for years. This anthology of short stories will thrill and entertain you. Some will also make you laugh out loud. Others will stop and make you think. Think of this murder mystery short story anthology as a book version of appetisers or starters, hors d'oeuvre, meze, or antipasti. It can be read as fillers between books or, as is the case in some countries, as a bookish meze - in its own right. There's murder mystery styles and locations to suit all tastes: detective fiction, serial killers, scifi, histfic, England, Los Angeles, San Francisco, The Great Lakes, Las Vegas, the Nevada desert, Mexico and more in an exquisite exposition of the art of short story telling. These stories come from an international cast of authors; some with bestselling books, others are emerging or new talents. Their roots, cultures, and life experiences are as diverse as their writing styles. But one thing binds them together: they know how to tell a story. The ten authors who have contributed to the anthology are: Stephen Bentley Greg Alldredge Kelly Artieri Robbie Cheadle Michael Spinelli L. Lee Kane Kay Castaneda Aly Locatelli Justin Bauer Posthumously by 'G' The stories include the 2019 SIA Award-Winning Murder Mystery Short Story 'The Rose Slayer' by Stephen Bentley. Each author introduces his or her stories and the theme that lays behind them. By the time you finish the book, you will agree the result is a mesmerising murder mystery mash-up. Get it now.

Murder Mystery Anthology

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Author: Sarah Bakersson

Publisher: Self Publisher

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 8835312809

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Entertain yourself by reading or listening to these short stories that all contain one or more secrets: A murder, a theft, a hidden identity, or some mystical disappearance. Dive beneath the world of lies and spark your curiosity as you keep reading and satisfy your cravings for closure. These stories contain elements such as: - The search for magical items that could instantly change a person’s life. - Vanishing items that need to be retrieved. - Detective searches for perpetrators and suspects. - Misleading tricks from double-agents to get to the bottom of a con. - Murder mysteries with motives, who-done-it settings, lies, and cover-ups. - Conspiracies and hidden agendas. - A werewolf and the puzzle of figuring out who it is. - Unexpected plot twists about presumptions of labelling certain parties as the good guys or the bad guys. - Police investigations and car chases. - Magical and supernatural powers and intricate disasters. - And so much more! Find yourself wondering and questioning the motives and actions of the personages in this combined work of a talented author. Don’t wait and get started!

Murder for Christmas

Murder for Christmas PDF

Author: Thomas Godfrey

Publisher: Mysterious Press

Published: 1988-12-01

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9780445407749

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A holiday anthology for mystery fans highlights the works of such well-known favorites as Agatha Christie, Georges Simenon, Stanely Ellin, and Ellery Queen. Reissue.

Resort to Murder

Resort to Murder PDF

Author: William Kent Krueger

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932472479

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Anthology of mystery stories set in a Minnesota resort and written by Minnesota authors.

Murder Book

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Author: Ed Brisson

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

Published: 2015-03-31

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 163008171X

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The graphic novel anthology Murder Book collects gritty and unrelenting crime comics by Ed Brisson (Sheltered, The Field, Sons of Anarchy) that chronicle the demise of the immoral and the innocent alike. Featuring art from Michael Walsh (Secret Avengers), Simon Roy (The Field), Johnnie Christmas (Sheltered), Declan Shalvey (Moon Knight), and many more, this collection is an essential for crime and noir fans.