The Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Megapack collects 25 novels and stories. 14 are Craig Kennedy tales, plus there is 1 additional story from the same author and 10 by contemporaries of Arthur B. Reeve. They all share the same spirit of detection.Included are:INTRODUCTION: ABOUT ARTHUR B. REEVE AND HIS CRAIG KENNEDY STORIESTHE SILENT BULLET, by Arthur B. ReeveTHE WAR TERROR, by Arthur B. ReeveTHE TREASURE-TRAIN, by Arthur B. ReeveGUY GARRICK,...

The stories typically involve a protagonist detective or amateur sleuth who confronts various enigmatic situations, such as mysterious disappearances, puzzling crimes, or perplexing occurrences. As the narrative unfolds, readers are presented with clues and red herrings, leading them on a journey of deduction and suspense as they attempt to unravel the mysteries alongside the protagonist.Robert Eustace and L. T. Meade were skilled storytellers who specialized in crafting engaging and suspe...

She reads palms and communes with the dead—but the Oracle of Maddox Street is no mere charlatan. A palmist and spiritualist by profession, she moves through Edwardian London’s fashionable drawing rooms with her barrister brother at her side, unraveling mysteries where the uncanny brushes against cold reason. Where other investigators dismiss the supernatural, she embraces it as both her method and her gift.In four complete adventures—three classic tales from the pages of Pearso...

Robert Eustace was the pen name of Eustace Robert Barton (1854–1943), an eng doctor and author of mystery and crime fiction with a theme of scientific innovation. He also wrote as Eustace Robert Rawlings. Eustace often collaborated with other writers, producing a number of works with the author L. T. Meade and others.L. T. Meade was the pseudonym of Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844–1914), a prolific writer of girls' stories. "A Master of Mysteries" is a collection of exciting classic ...

A Master of Mysteries is a collection of six seemingly impossible (supernatural?) cases narrated by Mr. John Bell, the well-known ghost-hunter who seeks to debunk and expose the truth behind ghosts and haunting.In his own words, Bell “proposes to relate the histories of certain queer events, enveloped at first in mystery, and apparently dark with portent, but, nevertheless, when grappled with in the true spirit of science, capable of explanation.""The Mystery of th...

Introducing a collection of three captivating short stories, now available as digital audiobooks. Immerse yourself in the vivid and chilling world of "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "The Man Who Disappeared" co-authored by Robert Eustace, and "The Glasgow Mystery" by Baroness Emma Orczy.First, experience the haunting and atmospheric tale of "The Yellow Wallpaper," where a young woman is confined to a room by her doctor husband and begins to spiral into madness. ...

The name L T Meade, a pseudonym for Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith, rarely brings a sign of recognition.Although she wrote mainly for young girls she also wrote across many genres including sensational, religious, historical, adventure and romances. In all, her credits add up to over 300 titles.Born in Brandon, County Cork in Ireland in 1844 she began her prolific career as a writer when she was a mere 17 years of age and was first published in 1872.In 1879 she mar...

A Master of Mysteries is a compelling anthology that masterfully intertwines themes of enigma and suspense across a tapestry of short stories. The collection delves into the darker recesses of the human psyche, exploring the world's inexplicable phenomena through a series of richly detailed narratives. Readers encounter a diverse array of literary styles ranging from gothic to detective storytelling, each piece a finely wrought puzzle that captivates and confounds. Among the standout entri...

In the intriguing anthology 'Madam Sara,' the stories weave a tapestry of mystery and suspense within the genre of detective fiction. The collection is rooted in the late Victorian era, inviting readers into a world where the line between the occult and the logical is perpetually blurred. Each narrative offers a distinct approach to detective storytelling, from the slow unfurling of a psychological thriller to the electric tension of a classic whodunit. This compendium stands out not only ...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

In 'Madam Sara,' readers are invited to explore a multifaceted collection of stories set in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, capturing the zeitgeist of a period defined by its rapid societal changes and burgeoning fascination with the mysterious and unexplained. This anthology weaves together narratives that skillfully balance on the precipice of science and the supernatural, crafting a rich tableau of intrigue, ingenuity, and suspense. Throughout the collection, stories explore them...

Edgar Alfred Jepson (1863-1938) was an English author best known for his adventure and detective fiction. He also wrote supernatural and fantasy stories.Robert Eustace was the pen name of Eustace Robert Barton (1854-1943), an English doctor and author of mystery and crime fiction with a theme of scientific innovation.The Tea-Leaf is the most famous short story of these authors and was a forerunner of the locked-room mystery. It tells the story of two former friends who now ...