Walter has been raised by his father to defend the trees. When his father is killed, Walter finds revenge is sweet in the deep woods.Also, bonus short: Skin Flick

Gundar Waterbird is the best mariner in the realm. When the dying Thane orders Gundar to sail the Thane's heir to Crystal Isle to obtain the Waystone, Gundar faces a critical choice, betray his Thane, or reveal a secret that might destroy Gundar himself

Gundar Waterbird, the Thane's mariner, sets out in secret to find his daughter Lilea, who has left home to join the forbidden Order of Sorceresses. But as he sails across the sea, he encounters a danger that he has never seen before, and learns that his missing daughter is caught up in it as well.

Gundar Waterbird, the Thane's Mariner, is ordered to chase the Lavamaids on his new ship, the Greenarrow. But a girl masquerading as the cook's boy and the Lavamaid hostage Qontinel have a different course in mind for the Mariner. Story 4 in the Gundar Waterbird series.

Lavamaids unleash the Whitebeast on the Vortex, carrying away Gundar's beloved wife, Bretta. Gundar, the Thane's mariner, vows revenge. Story 4 of the Gundar Waterbird Tales.

At the turn of the 20th century, Richard Austin Freeman (1862-1943) emerged as an author to be reckoned with in the world of detective fiction, introducing the highly memorable scientific detective Dr. Thorndyke, an early forensic sleuth. Armed with his little green case full of scientific detection aids, Thorndyke unravelled murders and mysteries using logic and material evidence. This volume collects seven of Thorndyke's most puzzling stories, including "The Man with the Nailed Shoes," "...

The clever and thrilling debut of literature's first forensic detectiveIn all of London, there are few who know more about science than Dr. John Thorndyke, and fewer still who know more about crime. A "medical jurispractitioner" equally at home in the lab or the courtroom, he has made his name confronting the deadliest criminals in England with irrefutable proof of their guilt. In the case of the red thumb mark, however, Thorndyke must set his singular mind to savin...

John Thorndyke's Cases by R. Austin Freeman is a carefully prepared Bookjack digital edition of classic literary fiction. The book is presented for clear ebook reading, with metadata and structure designed for discoverability in a modern digital catalogue. Readers will find a work shaped by character, setting, conflict, style, and the lasting pleasures of storytelling, making it a useful addition for anyone exploring R. Austin Freeman's writing or building a library of enduring books.

This captivating collection unveils the medico-legal genius of Dr John Thorndyke who wields forensic precision and razor-sharp deduction to unravel baffling crimes blending scientific rigor with narrative suspense. Narrated by his colleague Dr Christopher Jervis the tales open amid Little Sundersleys lonely seashore where peculiar footprints mar the sand heralding a murdered corpse and launching meticulous evidence analysis. Themes of empirical truth triumphing over deception human frailty...

"It would be difficult to find anywhere more nearly perfect stories of scientific deduction than the Dr. Thorndyke tales of R. Austin Freeman." — The New York TimesVisiting a lonely hamlet perched on a cliff above the English coast, forensic detective Dr. John Thorndyke goes for a walk on the long, deserted beach. In the sand he finds two sets of footprints, made some hours apart. They lead to a crime scene. A man has been found stabbed through the heart, h...

In "Colonel Thorndyke's Secret," G. A. Henty delivers a thrilling narrative set against the backdrop of 19th-century military intrigue and adventure. The novel follows the journey of young protagonist, who becomes embroiled in a web of espionage, heroism, and unexpected revelations. Henty's writing is characterized by meticulous historical research and vivid descriptions, seamlessly blending action with elements of moral and ethical reflection. The story is a testament to the values of cou...

The collection comprises a series of short stories where Dr. John Thorndyke, an early forensic expert, uses scientific methods and deductive reasoning to solve various mysteries and criminal cases. Each story typically presents a different case, often involving intricate puzzles, scientific analysis, and meticulous investigation.R. Austin Freeman's work, especially the Thorndyke series, was known for its focus on forensic science, attention to detail, and innovative detective techniques. "...