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Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection

by Arthur Conan Doyle ...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A brilliant London-based detective, Holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess, and is renowned for his skillful use of deductive reasoning (somewhat mistakenly - see inductive reasoning) ... Read more

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Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A brilliant London-based detective, Holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess, and is renowned for his skillful use of deductive reasoning (somewhat mistakenly - see inductive reasoning)
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Mark Twain: The Complete Novels

by Mark Twain ...

Here you will find the complete novels of Mark Twain in the chronological order of their original publication: - The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - The Prince and the Pauper - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - The American Claimant - Tom Sawyer Abroad - The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson - Tom Sawyer, Detective - Personal ... Read more

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Here you will find the complete novels of Mark Twain in the chronological order of their original publication: - The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - The Prince and the Pauper - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - The American Claimant - Tom Sawyer Abroad - The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson - Tom Sawyer, Detective - Personal
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Arthur and Sherlock

Conan Doyle and the Creation of Holmes

by Michael Sims ...

2018 Edgar Award NomineeShortlisted for the H. R. F. Keating Award from the International Crime Writers AssociationFrom Michael Sims, the acclaimed author of The Story of Charlotte's Web, the rich, true tale tracing the young Arthur Conan Doyle's creation of Sherlock Holmes and the modern detective story.As a young medical student, Arthur Conan Doyle studied in Edinburgh under the vigilant eye of ... Read more

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2018 Edgar Award NomineeShortlisted for the H. R. F. Keating Award from the International Crime Writers AssociationFrom Michael Sims, the acclaimed author of The Story of Charlotte's Web, the rich, true tale tracing the young Arthur Conan Doyle's creation of Sherlock Holmes and the modern detective story.As a young medical student, Arthur Conan Doyle studied in Edinburgh under the vigilant eye of
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The Great Detective

The Amazing Rise and Immortal Life of Sherlock Holmes

by Zach Dundas ...

A wickedly smart and rollicking journey through the birth, life, and afterlives of popular culture's most beloved sleuthToday he is the inspiration for fiction adaptations, blockbuster movies, hit television shows, raucous Twitter banter, and thriving subcultures. More than a century after Sherlock Holmes first capered into our world, what is it about Arthur Conan Doyle’s peculiar creation that ... Read more

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A wickedly smart and rollicking journey through the birth, life, and afterlives of popular culture's most beloved sleuthToday he is the inspiration for fiction adaptations, blockbuster movies, hit television shows, raucous Twitter banter, and thriving subcultures. More than a century after Sherlock Holmes first capered into our world, what is it about Arthur Conan Doyle’s peculiar creation that
... Read more
The Land of Mist

by Arthur Conan Doyle ...

The Land of Mist, written by Arthur Conan Doyle, is the sequel to Sherlock Holmes’ first novel, A Study in Scarlet. The story takes place in Victorian England, and follows the titular character, Sherlock Holmes, and his partner Dr. Watson, as they attempt to solve a series of murder cases in Scotland. The plot is intricate and compelling, with many unexpected twists and turns along the way. If you ... Read more

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The Land of Mist, written by Arthur Conan Doyle, is the sequel to Sherlock Holmes’ first novel, A Study in Scarlet. The story takes place in Victorian England, and follows the titular character, Sherlock Holmes, and his partner Dr. Watson, as they attempt to solve a series of murder cases in Scotland. The plot is intricate and compelling, with many unexpected twists and turns along the way. If you
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War Noir

Raymond Chandler and the Hard-Boiled Detective as Veteran in American Fiction

by Sarah Trott ...

The conflation of the hard-boiled style and war experience has influenced many contemporary crime writers, particularly in the traumatic aftermath of the Vietnam War. Yet, earlier writers in the genre, such as Raymond Chandler, remain overlooked when it comes to examining how their war experience affected their writing. Sarah Trott corrects this oversight by examining Chandler alongside the World ... Read more

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The conflation of the hard-boiled style and war experience has influenced many contemporary crime writers, particularly in the traumatic aftermath of the Vietnam War. Yet, earlier writers in the genre, such as Raymond Chandler, remain overlooked when it comes to examining how their war experience affected their writing. Sarah Trott corrects this oversight by examining Chandler alongside the World
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The Complete Short Stories of Wilkie Collins

Enriched edition. After The Dark, Mr. Wray's Cash Box, The Queen of Hearts, A House To Let, The Haunted House…

by Wilkie Collins, Brent Holloway ...

In 'The Complete Short Stories of Wilkie Collins', readers are treated to a collection of captivating tales that exemplify Collins' mastery of the mystery and suspense genres. His intricate plots, rich character development, and clever use of narrative technique showcase his unique literary style, which was ahead of its time in the 19th century. These short stories explore themes of love, betrayal ... Read more

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In 'The Complete Short Stories of Wilkie Collins', readers are treated to a collection of captivating tales that exemplify Collins' mastery of the mystery and suspense genres. His intricate plots, rich character development, and clever use of narrative technique showcase his unique literary style, which was ahead of its time in the 19th century. These short stories explore themes of love, betrayal
... Read more
Agatha Christie’s Poirot

The Greatest Detective in the World

by Mark Aldridge, Agatha Christie ...

From the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world’s favourite fictional detective.This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio ... Read more

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From the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world’s favourite fictional detective.This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio
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100 Greatest Literary Detectives

Edited by Eric Sandberg ...

Crime fiction is one of the most popular literary genres and has been for more than a century. At the heart of almost all forms of mysteries—from the Golden Age puzzler to the contemporary police procedural, from American hardboiled fiction to the Japanese timetable mystery—is the investigator. He—or, increasingly, she—can be a private eye, a police officer, or a general busybody. But whatever ... Read more

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Crime fiction is one of the most popular literary genres and has been for more than a century. At the heart of almost all forms of mysteries—from the Golden Age puzzler to the contemporary police procedural, from American hardboiled fiction to the Japanese timetable mystery—is the investigator. He—or, increasingly, she—can be a private eye, a police officer, or a general busybody. But whatever
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Agatha Christie’s Marple

Expert on Wickedness

by Mark Aldridge, Agatha Christie ...

A new investigation from Dr Mark Aldridge, exploring a lifetime of Agatha Christie’s Miss Jane Marple.Winner of the 2025 H.R.F Keating Award for the best 2024 biography or critical book related to crime fiction.In Agatha Christie’s Marple: Expert on Wickedness,‘Agathologist’ Dr Mark Aldridge looks at nearly a century of St Mary Mead’s most famous resident and uses his own detective skills to ... Read more

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A new investigation from Dr Mark Aldridge, exploring a lifetime of Agatha Christie’s Miss Jane Marple.Winner of the 2025 H.R.F Keating Award for the best 2024 biography or critical book related to crime fiction.In Agatha Christie’s Marple: Expert on Wickedness,‘Agathologist’ Dr Mark Aldridge looks at nearly a century of St Mary Mead’s most famous resident and uses his own detective skills to
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Crime Fiction: A Reader's Guide

by Barry Forshaw ...

Are you a lover of crime fiction looking for new discoveries or hoping to rediscover old favorites?Then look no further. There are few contemporary crime fiction guides that cover everything from the golden age to current bestselling writers from the US, Britain and all across the world, but Barry Forshaw, a leading expert in the field, has provided a truly comprehensive survey with definitive ... Read more

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Are you a lover of crime fiction looking for new discoveries or hoping to rediscover old favorites?Then look no further. There are few contemporary crime fiction guides that cover everything from the golden age to current bestselling writers from the US, Britain and all across the world, but Barry Forshaw, a leading expert in the field, has provided a truly comprehensive survey with definitive
... Read more
Alex Delaware

A Mysterious Profile

by Jonathan Kellerman ...

Series series Mysterious Profiles
The #1 New York Times–bestselling author discusses his early days as a writer and the creation of his beloved psychologist and sleuth.In 1985, clinical child psychologist Alex Delaware made his debut in the mystery novel When the Bough Breaks by Jonathan Kellerman. But how did Kellerman create a character who would go on to win him Edgar and Anthony Awards for best first novel and make him a ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times–bestselling author discusses his early days as a writer and the creation of his beloved psychologist and sleuth.In 1985, clinical child psychologist Alex Delaware made his debut in the mystery novel When the Bough Breaks by Jonathan Kellerman. But how did Kellerman create a character who would go on to win him Edgar and Anthony Awards for best first novel and make him a
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Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus

A Mysterious Profile

by Faye Kellerman ...

Series series Mysterious Profiles
The USA Today–bestselling author details how she became a crime novelist and how she created her acclaimed husband-and-wife detective team.In 1986, Faye Kellerman introduced LAPD detective Peter Decker and widowed yeshiva teacher Rina Lazarus in her crime novel, The Ritual Bath. The debut won Kellerman the 1987 Macavity Award for Best First Novel and turned into a long-running bestselling series. ... Read more

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The USA Today–bestselling author details how she became a crime novelist and how she created her acclaimed husband-and-wife detective team.In 1986, Faye Kellerman introduced LAPD detective Peter Decker and widowed yeshiva teacher Rina Lazarus in her crime novel, The Ritual Bath. The debut won Kellerman the 1987 Macavity Award for Best First Novel and turned into a long-running bestselling series.
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The Golden Age of Murder

by Martin Edwards ...

Winner of the 2016 EDGAR, AGATHA, MACAVITY and H.R.F.KEATING crime writing awards, this real-life detective story investigates how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction.Detective stories of the Twenties and Thirties have long been stereotyped as cosily conventional. Nothing could be further from the truth.The Golden Age of Murder tells for the first ... Read more

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Winner of the 2016 EDGAR, AGATHA, MACAVITY and H.R.F.KEATING crime writing awards, this real-life detective story investigates how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction.Detective stories of the Twenties and Thirties have long been stereotyped as cosily conventional. Nothing could be further from the truth.The Golden Age of Murder tells for the first
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The Annotated Big Sleep

by Raymond Chandler ...

The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandler’s 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fan’s library.One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 YearsA masterpiece of noir, Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep helped to define a genre. Today it remains ... Read more

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The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandler’s 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fan’s library.One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 YearsA masterpiece of noir, Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep helped to define a genre. Today it remains
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Father Brown Complete Murder Mysteries: The Innocence of Father Brown, The Wisdom of Father Brown, The Donnington Affair…

by G. K. Chesterton ...

Shabby and lumbering, with a face like a Norfolk dumpling, Father Brown makes for an improbable super-sleuth. But his innocence is the secret of his success: refusing the scientific method of detection, he adopts instead an approach of simple sympathy, interpreting each crime as a work of art, and each criminal as a man no worse than himself... ... Read more

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Shabby and lumbering, with a face like a Norfolk dumpling, Father Brown makes for an improbable super-sleuth. But his innocence is the secret of his success: refusing the scientific method of detection, he adopts instead an approach of simple sympathy, interpreting each crime as a work of art, and each criminal as a man no worse than himself...
... Read more
The Sherlock Holmes Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK ...

Series series DK Big Ideas
Discover the key ideas, themes, and plotlines behind every case investigated by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the famous and celebrated stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with this original, graphics-led book.Using the "Big Ideas" series' trademark combination of witty illustrations, clear graphics, and inspirational quotes, The Sherlock Holmes Book is the perfect primer for newcomers and ... Read more

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Discover the key ideas, themes, and plotlines behind every case investigated by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the famous and celebrated stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with this original, graphics-led book.Using the "Big Ideas" series' trademark combination of witty illustrations, clear graphics, and inspirational quotes, The Sherlock Holmes Book is the perfect primer for newcomers and
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Murder at the Abbey

A murder mystery in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series

by Frances Evesham ...

Series Book 8 - The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mysteries
The Brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series.An unsolved murder echoes down the corridors of Cleeve Abbey for years.The Exham-on-Sea’s History Society's annual summer picnic comes to an abrupt end when human bones are discovered in Washford River, beside historic Cleeve Abbey.Thrilled to find evidence of a possible centuries-old murder mystery, the members of the society ... Read more

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The Brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series.An unsolved murder echoes down the corridors of Cleeve Abbey for years.The Exham-on-Sea’s History Society's annual summer picnic comes to an abrupt end when human bones are discovered in Washford River, beside historic Cleeve Abbey.Thrilled to find evidence of a possible centuries-old murder mystery, the members of the society
... Read more
The Grand Tour

Around the World with the Queen of Mystery

by Agatha Christie ...

Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. In this fascinating travelogue of the prolific author's yearlong trip around the British Empire in 1922, Christie provides the clues to the origins of the plots and locales of some of her bestselling mystery novels. Containing never-before-published letters and photos from her travels, and ... Read more

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Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. In this fascinating travelogue of the prolific author's yearlong trip around the British Empire in 1922, Christie provides the clues to the origins of the plots and locales of some of her bestselling mystery novels. Containing never-before-published letters and photos from her travels, and
... Read more
THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES

The Sherlock Holmes Stories (Illustrated)

by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE ...

Series series SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE COLLECTION : Grasshopper books
ARTHUR CONAN DOYLETHE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMESin this bookTHE ADVENTURE OF SILVER BLAZETHE ADVENTURE OF THE CARDBOARD BOXTHE ADVENTURE OF THE YELLOW FACETHE ADVENTURE OF THE STOCK-BROKER'S CLERKTHE ADVENTURE OF THE "GLORIA SCOTT"THE ADVENTURE OF THE MUSGRAVE RITUALTHE ADVENTURE OF THE REIGATE SQUIRESTHE ADVENTURE OF THE CROOKED MANTHE ADVENTURE OF THE RESIDENT PATIENTTHE ADVENTURE OF THE GREEK ... Read more

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ARTHUR CONAN DOYLETHE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMESin this bookTHE ADVENTURE OF SILVER BLAZETHE ADVENTURE OF THE CARDBOARD BOXTHE ADVENTURE OF THE YELLOW FACETHE ADVENTURE OF THE STOCK-BROKER'S CLERKTHE ADVENTURE OF THE "GLORIA SCOTT"THE ADVENTURE OF THE MUSGRAVE RITUALTHE ADVENTURE OF THE REIGATE SQUIRESTHE ADVENTURE OF THE CROOKED MANTHE ADVENTURE OF THE RESIDENT PATIENTTHE ADVENTURE OF THE GREEK
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

by Arthur Conan Doyle ...

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his famous detective and illustrated by Sidney Paget. These are the first of the Sherlock Holmes short stories, originally published as single stories in the Strand Magazine from July 1891 to June 1892. The book was published in England on October 14, 1892 by George Newnes Ltd and in a US ... Read more

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his famous detective and illustrated by Sidney Paget. These are the first of the Sherlock Holmes short stories, originally published as single stories in the Strand Magazine from July 1891 to June 1892. The book was published in England on October 14, 1892 by George Newnes Ltd and in a US
... Read more
The Lincoln Lawyer

A Mysterious Profile

by Michael Connelly ...

Series series Mysterious Profiles
The #1 New York Times –bestselling author tells the origin story of LA defense attorney Mickey Haller.In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times –bestselling author tells the origin story of LA defense attorney Mickey Haller.In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who
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A Treasury of Sayers Stories

by Dorothy L. Sayers ...

Series series CLASSICS TO GO
In "A Treasury of Sayers Stories," Dorothy Leigh Sayers masterfully weaves intricate tales of mystery and intrigue, featuring her iconic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. Each story brims with sharp wit, clever puzzles, and richly drawn characters, inviting readers into a world where intellect and intuition are the keys to unraveling the most perplexing crimes. Sayers' exploration of human nature, ... Read more

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In "A Treasury of Sayers Stories," Dorothy Leigh Sayers masterfully weaves intricate tales of mystery and intrigue, featuring her iconic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. Each story brims with sharp wit, clever puzzles, and richly drawn characters, inviting readers into a world where intellect and intuition are the keys to unraveling the most perplexing crimes. Sayers' exploration of human nature,
... Read more
THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (Free Audiobook Link)

by Jules Verne ...

The Mysterious Island (French: L'Île mystérieuse) is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1874. A story of castaways, similar to Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson, this book details the escape from Civil War-era Richmond, Virginia, of five Northern men who dared to go aloft in a balloon in the midst of a hurricane. Deposited on a lonely island in the Pacific, they make do with Yankee ... Read more

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The Mysterious Island (French: L'Île mystérieuse) is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1874. A story of castaways, similar to Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson, this book details the escape from Civil War-era Richmond, Virginia, of five Northern men who dared to go aloft in a balloon in the midst of a hurricane. Deposited on a lonely island in the Pacific, they make do with Yankee
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