"A locked-room mystery preoccupies Boucher's brilliant clerical sleuth, Sister Ursula, in this stellar entry . . . a witty satire of SF and fantasy authors." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Legendary science fiction author Fowler Foulkes may be dead, but his creation, the iconic Dr. Derringer, lives on in popular culture. Or, at least, the character would live on if not for Foulkes's predatory and greedy heir Hilary, who, during his time as the inflexi...

"An intricate puzzle cleverly constructed and neatly solved" introducing Los Angeles private eye Fergus O'Breen, by the author of Nine Times Nine ( The New York Times).Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of mystery,...

"The Classic Collection of Anthony Boucher" brings together a captivating selection of mystery novels and short stories from the esteemed author. Known for his ingenious plots, engaging characters, and clever twists, Boucher's works have delighted readers for decades. At the forefront of this anthology is "The Case of the Baker Street Irregulars," a thrilling mystery that pays homage to Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. Set in the world of Holmes and Watson, Boucher introduces ...

"Robinc" is a science fiction tale set in a future where advanced technology and artificial intelligence have changed society. The story centers on Robinc, a robotic entity with capabilities far beyond those of ordinary machines. Unlike most robots, Robinc is designed to emulate human creativity and reasoning, making it an exceptional specimen among its kind.The plot revolves around the human protagonist, a scientist who has been instrumental in creating Robinc. The scientist becomes fasci...

"Transfer Point" is a science fiction novel that delves into themes of space travel and interdimensional exploration. The story follows a group of characters as they navigate the complexities of transferring between different points in space and possibly different dimensions.The novel typically involves high-stakes adventures, scientific discoveries, and the challenges of operating in unfamiliar or altered realities. Characters may encounter strange phenomena, alien species, or novel techn...

A Sherlock Holmes script sparks controversy and murder in Hollywood in a "most engrossing mystery" from the author of Nine Times Nine ( The New Yorker).Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of myster...

Sister Ursula, a Los Angeles nun who makes a habit of sleuthing, tackles a locked room murder in this "delightful . . . original" mystery classic ( The New York Times Book Review).Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of myste...

WHEN IT COMES TO MURDER, THERE'S ALWAYS A CHOICE…The only thing more varied than how people are killed is the many, many ways people try to get away with this terrible crime. Now masterful mystery writer Dorothy Salisbury Davis brings together 23 classic stories of crime and suspense, whodunits and detective stories from some of the finest authors of the 1950s.Ross Macdonald's classic P.I. Lew Archer takes a chilling case in California, where the mob isn't ...

A professor and a graduate student search for a campus killer in this Golden Age mystery from the author of Nine Times Nine and "a fine craftsman" (Ellery Queen).Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of mystery, science fictio...

Ten otherworldly "diabolical delights" from the author of Rocket to the Morgue and "The Quest for Saint Aquin" ( Kirkus Reviews).Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. ...

Dive headfirst into the enthralling realms of "Amazing Tales Volume 3", a masterfully curated science fiction anthology by the esteemed Joseph E. Kelleam. This extraordinary collection invites you to explore the limitless horizons of the human spirit through richly painted stories set in breathtaking futuristic landscapes. Witness the spine-tingling suspense of Joseph E. Kelleam's "The Eagles Gather", where mercenaries face the chilling realities of survival beneath a desolate, starless sk...

A collection of puzzling whodunits featuring Sister Ursula and Nick Noble, from the author of Nine Times Nine and "a fine craftsman" (Ellery Queen).Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of mystery, science fi...