Everyone is getting into the Halloween spirit this month! Our Acquiring Editors, Michael Bracken and Barb Goffen, have found supernatural detective stories by Dave Zeltserman and Joseph D’Agnese to kick things off. And we have haunts and horrors (not to mention voodoo) from regular contributors Phyllis Ann Karr and Ron Miller (whose burlesque queen-turned-private eye Velda returns this issue). And C.S. Dines takes us to McNeil Station in Antarctica for some unexpected chills.Of cou...

BRITISH MYSTERY CLASSICS—Ultimate Collection gathers more than 560 detective novels, thrillers, and true-crime narratives into a capacious survey of British popular suspense. Its pages range from clue-centered investigations and locked-room puzzles to sensation fiction, imperial adventure, domestic menace, and criminal memoir, revealing how mystery writing continually adapted to modern anxieties. Standout modes include the deductive brilliance of the consulting detective, the gentleman-thi...

Kent Stuart left the West Country town of Redcliffe Bay more than thirty years ago, pursued by the guilt and shame of a scandal that cost him his youth and happiness. Having led an exciting life as a photographer, Kent now returns to find a town that bears little physical resemblance to the one he left so many years before. Yet in spite of this, memories come flooding back of a young man swept up in a passionate affair with an older woman, which ended in tragedy. And Kent must decide wheth...

90 CRIME NOVELS: Complete Collection gathers Edgar Wallace's prodigious crime fiction into a panorama of early twentieth-century suspense, ranging from police investigations and courtroom intrigue to secret societies, jewel thefts, blackmail, and international conspiracies. Wallace's style is swift, theatrical, and intensely plot-driven: chapters often turn on revelations, disguises, and reversals rather than psychological introspection. Situated between Victorian sensation fiction and the...

Attractively designed and illustrated by well-known cartoonist Seth (creator of several New Yorker covers, graphic novels, etc.)Small trim size and inexpensive price = perfect for register displayAttractive Seth-designed display for books ideal for register placementSimilar series of Xmas Ghost Stories by Galley Beggar Press have sold 30,000+ in UKCanadian "trial run" of books showed approx. 1,000 copies sold of each book, even as a drop-in title so...

The Complete Crime Novels of Edgar Wallace (90 Novels in One Edition) is a comprehensive collection of thrilling crime stories that captivate readers with their intricate plots and well-developed characters. Edgar Wallace's literary style is characterized by fast-paced narratives, unexpected twists, and a keen eye for detail, making his work a staple in the mystery genre. Set in the early 20th century, Wallace's novels often explore themes of justice, deception, and the complexities of hum...

Whilst staying at a country inn, a solicitor named Dexter meets Aylmer Vance, a consulting expert in all things supernatural. The two men strike up an instant friendship, and Vance regales Dexter with haunting tales of his ghostly encounters - some beguiling, some tragic and some truly terrifying...Originally published in The Weekly Tale Teller in 1914, these eight stories represent the complete casebook of Alice and Claude Askew's celebrated occult detective.

“I SUPPOSE you get stuff of that kind through your hands pretty often?” said Mr Dillet, as he pointed with his stick to an object which shall be described when the time comes: and when he said it, he lied in his throat, and knew that he lied. Not once in twenty years—perhaps not once in a lifetime—could Mr Chittenden, skilled as he was in ferreting out the forgotten treasures of half-a-dozen counties, expect to handle such a specimen. It was collectors’ palaver, and Mr Chittenden recognise...

'It was as if the sea, breaking down the wall protecting all the homes of the town, had sent a wave over her head'One of Conrad's most powerful, gripping storiesIntroducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from ...

A learned man seeks solitude for his studies, moving into a secluded house with a dark history and an infestation of rats. But as the man embraces his strange new home, he discovers its true, horrifying purpose. The rats are not the only tenants, and a terrifying presence haunts the halls.From the mind of Bram Stoker, the master of Gothic horror and creator of the immortal classic Dracula, comes a short story that proves the author's genius for creating dr...

The essays and sketches in "Coffee and Repartee" cover a wide range of topics, including contemporary society, politics, literature, and everyday life. Bangs' writing style is characterized by its clever wordplay, satire, and keen observations of human behavior.The title "Coffee and Repartee" suggests a setting where individuals gather to engage in witty conversation and banter, often over cups of coffee. Bangs' work often revolves around dialogue and the exchange of ideas, showcasing his ...

Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy deluxe edition short story compilations, including Agents & Spies, Murder Mayhem and Lost Worlds, this latest in the series is packed with armchair detectives, murders in the vicarage, family secrets unravelling in gossipy ears, and the ingredients of a genteel bloodbath in an otherwise delightful village. Contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with contemporary authors from the US, Canada, and ...