The Mahboob Chaudri Mystery MEGAPACK TM: The Complete Mystery Series

The Mahboob Chaudri Mystery MEGAPACK TM: The Complete Mystery Series PDF

Author: Josh Pachter

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2015-07-21

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1479406422

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"When his hand reappeared, he was holding neither cigarettes nor keys. He was holding a small black revolver that glittered evilly in the diffused light admitted by the curtains, and his hand was steady as he touched it to the temple of the sleeping man in the bed..." Murder, kidnapping, robbery, smuggling, industrial sabotage and international terrorism -- Mahboob Chaudri, a Pakistani native working as a police officer in the Middle Eastern island emirate of Bahrain, tackles all these crimes and more...and solves them with a charming mixture of logic, wisdom, wit, and heart. From 1984 to 1986, seven short Chaudri stories by Josh Pachter appeared in the pages of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, and three more were later published in other places. In his classic anthology, "The Ethnic Detectives," noted author/critic Bill Pronzini called Chaudri "one of crime fiction's most delightful new detectives," and the Chaudri stories have been reprinted in several "Year's Best" collections and other anthologies. In The Mahboob Chaudri Mystery MEGAPACKTM (published in paperback as "The Tree of Life"), all 10 of the Chaudri stories are gathered together in a single volume for the first time, complete with a new introduction and new afterwords for each story by the author.

The First Mystery Novel MEGAPACK ®: 4 Great Mystery Novels

The First Mystery Novel MEGAPACK ®: 4 Great Mystery Novels PDF

Author: Howard Mason

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2015-09-03

Total Pages: 693

ISBN-13: 1479407291

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The First Mystery Novel MEGAPACKTM presents four classic mysteries by top crime writers. Here are: The Red Bishop, by Howard Mason ... A wild chase through Europe...a castle on the Rhine...some very fancy corpses...a racing columnist who suddenly finds himself a Peer of the Realm... These are the unlikely ingredients that make this book at once hair-raising and light-hearted! Reclining Figure, by Marco Page ... Lucas Edgerton, arbitary and capricious eccentric, brings in Ellis Blaise, a young New York art dealer, to sell some of his art collection for tax purposes. Thefts from the collection, the sensational forgery of a priceless Renoir, and the puzzling murder of Lucas's son force Blaise into a perilous investigation! The Case of the 16 Beans, by Harry Stephen Keeler ... Why did old Balhatchet Barkstone, on dying, leave his nephew 16 beans? And why did Boyce Barkstone, his heir, hold on to the beans? Why did Hu Fong, a Chinese detective, come to the conclusion that a poverty-stricken hermit was murdered for an article of great value, and what might that article be? These are only a few of the seemingly insoluble riddles which Keeler answers in his own inimitable manner! The Girl Who Had to Die, by By Elisabeth Sanxay Holding ... 19-year-old Jocelyn is convinced she's going to be murdered, and accuses John Killian, a young man she met on a cruise ship, of throwing her overboard. But there are a lot of people who seem to hate Jocelyn...and Killian starts to wonder if he'll be the next victim instead! If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 250+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The Second Golden Age of Mystery & Crime MEGAPACK ®: Ruth Chessman

The Second Golden Age of Mystery & Crime MEGAPACK ®: Ruth Chessman PDF

Author: Ruth Chessman

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2015-10-15

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1479407496

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I first encountered Ruth Chessman's work when browsing back issues of Manhunt magazine--and I was immediately intrigued. Manhunt was a noir/hardboiled digest-sized mystery magazine, and female bylines were uncommon. A quick check showed that she also published stories in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine as well as a 1965 middle-grade novel called "Bound for Freedom," which was adapted as a movie. She must have instilled her love of crime writing in her family, since her daughter turns out to be none other than mystery writer Jane K. Cleland -- who was kind enough to grant us permission to reprint her late mother's work. (Jane also supplied us with copies of hard-to-find stories.) Ruth Chessman was a very good, if far too infrequent writer. This collection assembles most of her published short fiction. Included are: ACCUSED THE SEARCH FOR A DEAD MAN'S BODY MURDER -- EARLY AMERICAN POOR SHERM THE HARRINGTON FARTHING IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? THE PERFECT HUSBAND SILENTLY, SILENTLY THE CRIME THAT DID NOT FOLLOW If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 260+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The 23rd Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: Richard Wilson

The 23rd Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: Richard Wilson PDF

Author: Richard Wilson

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1479407372

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Richard Wilson (1920-1987) was a Nebula Award winning American science fiction writer and fan. He was a member of the Futurians, and was at his most prolific in the 1950s -- though he continued writing throughout his entire life. This volume focuses on his science fiction (24 stories) from the 1950s, but also includes a "non fiction" ghost story and a brief autobiography written in the 1980s. Included are: MURDER FROM MARS STEPSONS OF MARS DATELINE: MARS VISITOR FROM THE VOID NEW WEAPON BACK TO JULIE, by Richard Wilson HAVE IT YOUR OWN WAY KILLER IN THE CRIB INSIDE STORY WHEN I GROW UP SHOW YOUR MIGHT THE FUTILE FLIGHT OF JOHN ARTHUR BENN GEORGE ALL THE WAY DENY THE SLAKE QRM QUOTA FOR CONQUEST CHANGE OF VENUE THE IN-BETWEENS THE VENUS PAPERS GRAND PRIZE JUST CALL ME IRISH THE VOICE OF THE DIAPHRAGM AUNT FRITZI THE LITERARY CAREER OF RICHARD WILSON If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 250+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The Sky Detectives MEGAPACK ®

The Sky Detectives MEGAPACK ® PDF

Author: Ambrose Newcomb

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2015-09-16

Total Pages: 852

ISBN-13: 1479407380

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The "Sky Detectives" are ace pilots Jack Ralston and his pal "Perk," who help the Secret Service unravel baffling cases. This volume contains the complete 6-book series, originally published between 1930 and 1931: 1. The Sky Detectives 2. Eagles of the Sky 3. Wings Over the Rockies 4. The Sky Pilot’s Great Chase 5. Trackers of the Fog Pack 6. Flying the Coast Skyways If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 250+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The 25th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: Raymond Z. Gallun

The 25th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: Raymond Z. Gallun PDF

Author: Raymond Z. Gallun

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 1479407488

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Raymond Zinke Gallun (1911 - 1994) was among the earliest pulp fiction writers who specialized in science fiction, and he sold many stories to magazines in the 1930s under his own name and several pseudonyms (such as Dow Elstar, E.V. Raymond and William Callahan). His first novel, "People Minus X" (included here) was published in 1957, followed by his second, "The Planet Strappers," in 1961 (also included here). He was honored with the I-CON Lifetime Achievement Award in 1985 at I-CON IV; the award was later renamed The Raymond Z. Gallun Award. THE REVOLT OF THE STAR MEN THE ETERNAL WALL ASTEROID OF FEAR BIG PILL RETURN OF A LEGEND COMET'S BURIAL STAMPED CAUTION PEOPLE MINUS X (novel) THE PLANET STRAPPERS (novel) The Collector If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 250+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The 24th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: H.B. Fyfe (vol. 3)

The 24th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: H.B. Fyfe (vol. 3) PDF

Author: H.B. Fyfe

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2015-09-23

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1479407402

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The Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACKTM series focuses on unjustly forgotten science fiction writers. Horace B. Fyfe (1918-1997) was one. An engineer by trade, Fyfe also wrote a long string of popular science fiction and fantasy stories. He published extensively in genre magazines from his first appearance in "Astounding Science Fiction" (February 1940) until his last publication in "Analog" (January 1967). Sadly, Alzheimer's cut short his career, but his family stepped in to save his writing files, including more than 90 unpublished stories and an unpublished historical novel. Most of his unpublished works are in other genres, such as suspense or mainstream, but a few are lost gems, and we are delighted to present two previously unpublished tales here. Included in this volume: OPEN INVITATION PROTECTED SPECIES RANSOM WELCOME, STRANGERS! SPACE-CONDITIONED THE CLUTCHES OF RUIN THE NIGHT OF NO MOON STAR-LINKED ROMANCE ROUTINE REPORT THE FURIES OF ZHAHNOOR SINECURE THINKING MACHINE ROUND-AND-ROUND TRIP SPECIAL JOBBERY TIME LIMIT SPY SCARE If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 250+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The Spicy Mystery MEGAPACK ®: 25 Tales from the "Spicy" Pulps

The Spicy Mystery MEGAPACK ®: 25 Tales from the

Author: Hugh B. Cave

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2015-08-27

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1479407208

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This volume of Wildside Press's best-selling MEGAPACK® series focuses on tales first published in the "Spice" line of pulp magazines. Here are 25 mystery tales considered quite titillating in their day, but mild by modern standards.

James Holding’s Conmen & Cutthroats MEGAPACK TM: 25 Classic Mystery Stories

James Holding’s Conmen & Cutthroats MEGAPACK TM: 25 Classic Mystery Stories PDF

Author: James Holding

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2015-07-23

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1479406473

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We present for your reading pleasure a selection of 25 stories by prolific crime & mystery author James Holding. We have named this collection "Conmen & Cutthroats" because Mr. Holding had a penchant for sharp tales involving smart criminals who use their wits to succeed, as well as those whose schemes involve the need for a somewhat more direct approach. Included are: YOU CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL A QUESTION OF ETHICS THE JAPANESE CARD MYSTERY CAREER MAN MONKEY KING SUICIDE CLAUSE FLY AWAY HOME THE MOONLIGHTER THE BABY BIT THE CONSULTANT T’ANG OF THE SUFFERING DRAGON CONVERSATION PIECE THE TWELVE A ROPE THROUGH HIS EAR BREAK-IN REDISCOVERY THE CONTRACT THE JACK O’NEAL AFFAIR BY PERSON OR PERSONS UNKNOWN A DEAL IN RUBIES A DECENT PRICE FOR A PAINTING A TEMPORARY BIND PHASE FOUR THE FINAL DEADBEAT BANK JOB If you enjoy this volume of classic mysteries, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 220+ other entries in this series, including mysteries, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns -- and much, much more!

The Second Western Novel MEGAPACK TM: 4 Great Western Novels

The Second Western Novel MEGAPACK TM: 4 Great Western Novels PDF

Author: Matt Rand

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2015-07-02

Total Pages: 644

ISBN-13: 1479406198

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The Second Western Novel MEGAPACKTM presents four more great tales of the Old West, by four different writers. Included in this volume are: TWO-GUN OUTLAW, by Burt Arthur ... Dave Moore rode into town for a drink and a rest...and stayed to fight for his life! TO HELL -- AND TEXAS!, by Giles A. Lutz ... Westward, the wagons thundered. Out there lay Texas -- an empire for a man with guts enough to wrest it from bandits, murderers, and hostile tribes...a man like O'Shaughnessy! ARIZONA RANGER, by A. Scott Leslie ... Lawless terror gripped Southwest Arizona! Bandits pillaged and plundered. Gambling dens and brothels flourished openly. Men drank and died from the devil's brew of blood and whiskey, gunsmoke and gold. Into this bullet-spattered hell Rance Hatfield brought the law of the Rangers... IT HAPPENED IN A TOWN NAMED LAWLESS, by Matt Rand ... It was a town where they asked no questions. The marshal was dead, and they needed a man handy with his six-guns. They swore the stranger in, and then they realized what he was. The worst kind of marshal any town can have: a killer with a badge! If you enjoy this volume of classic westerns, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 200+ other entries in this series, covering classic and historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, mysteries -- and much, much more!