The Hardboiled Mystery MEGAPACK™ presents 4 classic crime novels from the era when hardboiled detectives ruled the American newsstands. Included are:The Hollow Man, by John Roeburt (1954)Model for Murder, by Stephen Marlowe (1955)Blonde Bait, by Ed Lacy (1959)Beauty Can Kill, by Michael McCretton (1962)If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 200+ other entries in the series, covering mysteries, s...

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 ...

"Murder Is My Dish" delivers another taut, globe-trotting adventure for private investigator Chester Drum, Stephen Marlowe ' s hardboiled hero. In this installment, Drum is drawn into a case where murder becomes less of an anomaly than a recurring fact of life—part of the dangerous "dish" served in the shadowy underworld he navigates.Set against Cold War tensions, the story takes Drum far beyond the smoky backrooms of Washington, D.C., into an international arena of espionage, corr...

Homicide Is My Game by Stephen Marlowe is a hardboiled detective novel featuring his signature private eye, Chester Drum. With sharp dialogue, brisk pacing, and a sardonic edge, Marlowe plunges readers into a world of crime, deceit, and danger where every lead comes with a price and every clue points to a darker truth.The novel follows Drum as he takes on a case that begins simply but soon entangles him in a web of murder, betrayal, and international intrigue. Marlowe's wr...

The story follows the investigation of a series of bizarre deaths that appear to be linked to the power of suggestion. The victims all seem to have been driven to their deaths by their own thoughts, leading the authorities to suspect foul play. As the protagonist, likely a detective or investigator, delves deeper into the case, they uncover a complex web of motives, secrets, and psychological manipulation.Stephen Marlowe's writing style in "Think Yourself to Death" is characterized by its ...

Resurrection Seven is set in a futuristic world where advanced technology and scientific experimentation play crucial roles. The story centers around a revolutionary scientific breakthrough that has the potential to transform humanity's understanding of life and death. The central plot involves a group of scientists or adventurers who are involved in a high-stakes mission or experiment that could lead to profound changes in society.The novel delves into themes of resurrection, the limits o...

The Space Ark left its home planet, Urth, two thousand years ago Canopus IV time, arriving here in the Canopus System some five hundred years later. That is all we know for certain; the rest is mere conjecture.Two salient features of the Space Ark's unique social institutions stand out above the myth and fairytale of our ancestors, however. The first is the fabled story of the Mutant-makers, and when one studies the conditions surrounding this phenomenon, the fabled story becomes cold scie...

"Pen Pal" is a suspenseful thriller that revolves around the concept of identity and deception. The story follows a man named Philip Perry, who receives a letter from a pen pal he has never met. The letter leads Perry into a complex web of intrigue, as he becomes entangled in a plot that involves mistaken identities, espionage, and danger.As the plot unfolds, Perry discovers that his seemingly innocent correspondence has put him in the crosshairs of powerful and dangerous individuals. He m...

Do dictators rise to power by accident? What if their ascendency is planned throughout history by men of the future who play with time as if it were a toy. And what if 1955 is their key year....

Johnny Hope knew the robot armies had been created to serve Man. But war and a plague had destroyed civilization, leaving humans as—Slaves To The Metal Horde

To find his ex-wife's killer, Drum takes on the Communist PartyDeirdre Hartsell loved life too much to shoot herself in her pretty head. She'd been a high-society party girl since her days at college, and her two greatest passions were keeping up appearances and having a roaring good time. Women like that don't kill themselves, and Deirdre's father wants to prove that his girl didn't die by her own hand. To get the truth, he hires Washington DC's sharpest private de...

"It's Raining Frogs!" is a short story written by Stephen Marlowe. Marlowe was a prolific author known for his contributions to science fiction, mystery, and adventure genres. The story "It's Raining Frogs!" is a blend of science fiction and humor.The plot revolves around a bizarre phenomenon where frogs inexplicably start falling from the sky during a rainstorm. As the story unfolds, it follows the reactions of various characters to this strange occurrence. Some are bewildered, others fri...