James Edward Preston Muddock was born on the 28th May 1843 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.Muddock worked extensively as a foreign correspondent, traveling across India, China, and Australia. This worldly experience heavily influenced his prolific literary output, across ghost stories, historical fiction, and guide books.His best-known name character was Dick Donovan, the Glaswegian detective and a brilliant master of disguise. This character proved so popular that Muddo...

James Edward Preston Muddock was born on the 28th May 1843 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.Muddock worked extensively as a foreign correspondent, traveling across India, China, and Australia. This worldly experience heavily influenced his prolific literary output, across ghost stories, historical fiction, and guide books.His best-known name character was Dick Donovan, the Glaswegian detective and a brilliant master of disguise. This character proved so popular that Muddo...

James Edward Preston Muddock was born on the 28th May 1843 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.Muddock worked extensively as a foreign correspondent, traveling across India, China, and Australia. This worldly experience heavily influenced his prolific literary output, across ghost stories, historical fiction, and guide books.His best-known name character was Dick Donovan, the Glaswegian detective and a brilliant master of disguise. This character proved so popular that Muddo...

Although often urged to put into print the remarkable story which follows I have always strenuously refused to do so, partly on account of personal reasons and partly out of respect for the feelings of the relatives of those concerned. But after much consideration I have come to the conclusion that my original objections can no longer be urged. The principal actors are dead. I myself am well stricken in years, and before very long must pay the debt of nature which is exacted from everythin...

Our 91st issue features 3 original tales—mysteries by Jacqueline Freimor (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Kathleen Marple Kalb (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and a science fiction story by M. Christian (thanks to Acquiring Editor Cynthia Ward). Plus a classic SF novel by Harrison, the first of his Stainless Steel Rat series. Plus a classic detective collection from Dick Donovan. Plus a lot more! So much more that you may have trouble finishing it all before the ...

Experience the atmospheric visual edition of this tale by searching “Jonathan Dunne Horror” on YouTube.Title: The Corpse LightSeries Name: Timeless TerrorsSeries Entry: 162Author: Dick DonovanNarrator: Jonathan DunneOriginal Publication: 1899Public Domain: YesDescription:The Corpse Light is a chilling supernatural tale by Dick Donovan, a prolific Victorian writer known for his crime and mystery fiction often laced w...

This issue has a pretty much everything you could possibly want from a mystery and science fiction magazine (and some things you probably never thought you wanted!)—detectives, neanderthals, a professional taster, starships, a body in an underpass, dinosaurs, World War II soldiers, aliens with tentacles, musicians, time travel—and so much more!Here’s the complete lineup—Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:“Underpass,” by Robert Lopresti [Michael Bracke...

CHAEL DANEVITCH OF THE RUSSIAN SECRET SERVICE by DICK DONOVAN is a thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue. Set in the shadowy world of Russian intelligence, the novel follows the adventures of Chael Danevitch as he navigates political machinations and secret missions. Donovan's skillful storytelling and attention to detail bring the world of spies and secrets to life. With twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats, CHAEL DANEVITCH OF THE RUSSIAN SECRET SERVICE is a gr...

A year or two before the outbreak of the Franco Prussian War a daring attempt was made upon the life of the Emperor of Russia. He had been out shooting in the neighbourhood of St. Petersburg, and was returning at dusk in company with numerous friends and a large suite. As the Royal carriage passed an isolated house on a country road, which was bordered on each side by a dense pine forest, a bomb was hurled from an upper window of the house. Fortunately it did not strike the carriage, as wa...

In "The Chronicles of Michael Danevitch of the Russian Secret Service," Dick Donovan delves into the intricate world of espionage and political intrigue within the socio-political landscape of early 20th-century Russia. The novel interlaces fast-paced action with a richly detailed narrative, employing a literary style that blends realism with the allure of thrillers. With its vivid descriptions and complex characters, the work examines the moral ambiguities faced by those who dwell in the ...

"The Chronicles of Michael Danevitch of the Russian Secret Service" by Dick Donovan in my available database. It's possible that this might be a lesser-known or niche publication, or it might not be widely cataloged in certain literary databases.Dick Donovan was a pseudonym used by James Edward Preston Muddock, a prolific British author known for his detective and mystery novels during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He authored various stories featuring adventurous and detective t...

In "The Problem of Dead Wood Hall," Dick Donovan delivers a gripping mystery that intertwines elements of Gothic horror with incisive social commentary. Set against the backdrop of an eerie, decaying mansion, the novel explores themes of moral decay and the complexities of human nature. Donovan's prose is characterized by a masterful balance of suspense and rich, atmospheric descriptions, allowing readers to inhabit the troubled world of the characters. The intricate plot unravels a series...