In the aftermath of 9-11, New York City is attacked again. Foxley, a code-named detective on the verge of retirement, is sent by the mayor to Europe on one last unofficial assignment. He must track down those responsible for a suicide bombing that destroyed a police stationhouse. In Paris, he meets a beautiful Anglo-Caribbean ad executive and the duo pursue an action-packed quest through the streets of Paris, Bosnia and Marseille. Only when the pair find their target does Foxley learn of a catastrophic terrorist plot against the United States – and the true nature of his mission!
The Golden Age of Mystery & Crime MEGAPACK™ series focuses on unjustly forgotten mystery writers from the 1960s and before. Fletcher Flora is a perfect example. Beginning in the 1950s, Flora wrote a string of 20 great novels – mysteries, suspense, plus three pseudonymously as «Ellery Queen.» He also published more than 160 short stories in the top mystery magazines. In his day, he was among the top of his field. This volume collects 26 of his classic mystery and crime tales for your reading pleasure. Included are:<P> THE TWO-FACED CORPSE<BR> AS I LIE DEAD<BR> I'LL KILL FOR YOU<BR> LONG WAY TO K.C.<BR> HEELS ARE FOR HATING<BR> MURDER OF A MOUSE<BR> POINTS SOUTH<BR> TWO LITTLE HANDS<BR> HANDY MAN<BR> LOOSE ENDS<BR> THE WITNESS WAS A LADY<BR> SHE ASKED FOR IT<BR> TUNE ME IN<BR> THE SPENT DAYS<BR> BONUS BOY<BR> MRS. DEARLY'S SPECIAL DAY<BR> SIX REASONS FOR MURDER<BR> HOW? WHEN? WHO?<BR> THE SATIN-QUILTED BOX<BR> MY FATHER DIED YOUNG<BR> WAIT AND SEE<BR> OBITUARY<BR> THE HAPPENSTANCE SNATCH<BR> COUSIN KELLY<BR> REFUGE<BR> SOMETHING PRICELESS<BR> If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 250+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much more!
"Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine" returns with issue #18, presenting the best in modern and classic mystery fiction! Included this time are the usual column by Dr John H. Watson, plus the following works: Screen of the Crime, by Kim Newman<br> Mr. Holmes, by Lynne Stephens<br> Matters Mathematical, by S. Brent Morris<br> Novel vs. Screenplay: How I Love Thee, by Lisa Cotoggio<br> A Breton Homecoming, Part One, by Peter James Quirk<br> The Adventure of the Copper Breechloads, by Zakariah Johnson<br> Patrol Violator, by Laird Long<br> The Discovery, by Meg Opperman<br> Lucky Man, by Steven Shrott<br> One Headlight, by Steve Liskow<br> The Holmes Impersonator, by Janice Law<br> Spiders, by Ceonydd Ros<br> The Way It Is, by Carole Buggé<br> The Adventure of the Copper Beeches, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The «Sky Detectives» are ace pilots Jack Ralston and his pal «Perk,» who help the Secret Service unravel baffling cases. This volume contains the complete 6-book series, originally published between 1930 and 1931:<P> 1. The Sky Detectives<br> 2. Eagles of the Sky<br> 3. Wings Over the Rockies<br> 4. The Sky Pilot’s Great Chase<br> 5. Trackers of the Fog Pack<br> 6. Flying the Coast Skyways<p> If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 250+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much more!
Weirdbook returns after a nearly 20-year hiatus under the editorship of Douglas Draa! Here are great fantasy and horror tales by current and upcoming masters of the genre…<P> Chivaine, by John R. Fultz<br> Give Me the Daggers, by Adrian Cole<br> The Music of Bleak Entrainment, by Gary A. Braunbeck<br> Into The Mountains with Mother Old Growth, by Christian Riley<br> The Grimlorn Under the Mountain, by James Aquilone<br> Dolls, by Paul Dale Anderson<br> Gut Punch, by Jason A. Wyckoff<br> Educational Upgrade, by Bret McCormick<br> Boxes of Dead Children, by Darrell Schweitzer<br> The Forgotten, by D.C. Lozar<br> Coffee with Dad’s Ghost, Jessica Amanda Salmonson<br> Missed It By That Much, by Gregg Chamberlain<br> A Clockwork Muse, by Erica Ruppert<br> The Rookery, by Kurt Newton<br> Wolf of Hunger, Wolf of Shame, by J. T. Glover<br> Zucchini Season, by Janet Harriett<br> The Jewels That Were Their Eyes, by Llanwyre Laish<br> The Twins, by Kevin Strange<br> Princess or Warrior?, by S.W. Lauden
The First Mystery Novel MEGAPACK™ presents four classic mysteries by top crime writers. Here are:<P> The Red Bishop, by Howard Mason … A wild chase through Europe…a castle on the Rhine…some very fancy corpses…a racing columnist who suddenly finds himself a Peer of the Realm… These are the unlikely ingredients that make this book at once hair-raising and light-hearted!<BR> Reclining Figure, by Marco Page … Lucas Edgerton, arbitary and capricious eccentric, brings in Ellis Blaise, a young New York art dealer, to sell some of his art collection for tax purposes. Thefts from the collection, the sensational forgery of a priceless Renoir, and the puzzling murder of Lucas's son force Blaise into a perilous investigation!<BR> The Case of the 16 Beans, by Harry Stephen Keeler … Why did old Balhatchet Barkstone, on dying, leave his nephew 16 beans? And why did Boyce Barkstone, his heir, hold on to the beans? Why did Hu Fong, a Chinese detective, come to the conclusion that a poverty-stricken hermit was murdered for an article of great value, and what might that article be? These are only a few of the seemingly insoluble riddles which Keeler answers in his own inimitable manner!<BR> The Girl Who Had to Die, by By Elisabeth Sanxay Holding … 19-year-old Jocelyn is convinced she's going to be murdered, and accuses John Killian, a young man she met on a cruise ship, of throwing her overboard. But there are a lot of people who seem to hate Jocelyn…and Killian starts to wonder if he'll be the next victim instead!<P> If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 250+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much more!
Christmas is a time for giving, for receiving. . . and for murder. We've collected ten Christmas stories, old and new, that will spike your eggnog, trim your tree, and hopefully add a dash of spice to your Christmas cheer. Included are:<P> "A Christmas Pit," by John Gregory Betancourt<BR> "A Reversible Santa Claus," by Meredith Nicholson<BR> "A Stake of Holly," by Lillian Stewart Carl<BR> "Believing in Santa," by Ron Goulart<BR> "Death Will Trim Your Tree," by Liz Zelvin<BR> "Ho Ho Homicide," by Sue Ann Jaffarian<BR> "Mr. Wray's Cash Box," by Wilkie Collins<BR> "Murder on Santa Claus Lane," by William G. Bogart<BR> 2 tales by Johnston McCulley: «Thubway Tham's Chrithtmath» and «Death Play Santa Claus.»<P> If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 250+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much more!
Her name was Shaara, and she was built like a technicolor dream. From tip to toe … from back to front … the lady was intricately tattooed. The designs intrigued Pete Schofield, and so did the background … until he saw that thinking along her lines could get him killed. Because someone had designs on her – and not all the reasons were obvious!<P> "Thomas B. Dewey is one of detective fiction's severely underrated writers!" – Bill Pronzini<P> Someone had designs on her … and not all the reasons were obvious! It's up to Pete Schofield to keep her safe…and Nevada may never be the same!
Carol Ann was very photogenic. Especially in certain pictures… But it was more than just a case of over-exposure. There was also a small matter of murder. For Pete Schofield, it was all in a day's – and night's – work. And very enjoyable work at that. Because Carol Ann was a cooperative subject, both on and off camera…<P> "Thomas B. Dewey is one of detective fiction's severely underrated writers!" – Bill Pronzini
"Thomas B. Dewey is one of detective fiction's severely underrated writers!" – Bill Pronzini<P> Pete Schofield had been to art-colony parties before. Usually they were all the same, but this one had an added kick. A giant punchbowl, filled to the rim with champagne, and spiked with the barest, most beautiful mermaid he'd ever seen. He was enjoying every inch of it. So was everyone else, until some joker decided to plunge into the act. That's when the lights went out, the lady disappeared, and Pete got hot as a pistol!