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Old River

Sheriff John Sprenkel has only lived in Concordia Parish, Louisiana for six years and has never had to investigate a murder. . . until now. The badly beaten body of a young woman dumped beside the banks of the Mississippi River offers few clues, but when he searches for answers, all he finds are more questions. Was the young woman Harriet Van Dorn, graduate student in Natchez, Mississippi, or Madeleine D’Anjou, streetwalker in New Orleans? Sprenkel isn’t the only person who wants to find the truth. Jill Winston, Harriet’s roommate, finds the investigation more compelling than her graduate work, and is intrigued by hard-working Sheriff Sprenkel. But their investigations lead to a dangerous plot dreamed up by a madman—one that could lead to disaster for everyone living along the Mississippi River!

The Suspense Novel MEGAPACK ™: 4 Great Suspense Novels

Fletcher Flora

The Suspense Novel MEGAPACK ™ is the first in what we hope will become a long-running series collecting (obviously enough) novels of suspense. To kick things off, we have selected 4 books we hope you will find interesting and entertaning: CAN A MERMAID KILL? by Thomas B. Dewey An exciting new novel of suspense by the master of murder-mystery! KILL JOY, by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding "Another beautiful study in the subtle and miasmic horror of emotions such as only Mrs. Holding can bring off." – San Francisco Chronicle LET ME KILL YOU, SWEETHEART! by Fletcher Flora She had three lovers – but which one killed her? WHO'S AFRAID? by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding "A prime job of hair-raising." – New York Herald-Tribune   If you enjoy this volume of classic mysteries, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see the 230+ other entries in this series, including mysteries, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns – and much, much more!

James Holding’s Conmen & Cutthroats MEGAPACK ™: 25 Classic Mystery Stories

James Holding

We present for your reading pleasure a selection of 25 stories by prolific crime & mystery author James Holding. We have named this collection «Conmen & Cutthroats» because Mr. Holding had a penchant for sharp tales involving smart criminals who use their wits to succeed, as well as those whose schemes involve the need for a somewhat more direct approach. Included are: YOU CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL A QUESTION OF ETHICS THE JAPANESE CARD MYSTERY CAREER MAN MONKEY KING SUICIDE CLAUSE FLY AWAY HOME THE MOONLIGHTER THE BABY BIT THE CONSULTANT T’ANG OF THE SUFFERING DRAGON CONVERSATION PIECE THE TWELVE A ROPE THROUGH HIS EAR BREAK-IN REDISCOVERY THE CONTRACT THE JACK O’NEAL AFFAIR BY PERSON OR PERSONS UNKNOWN A DEAL IN RUBIES A DECENT PRICE FOR A PAINTING A TEMPORARY BIND PHASE FOUR THE FINAL DEADBEAT BANK JOB If you enjoy this volume of classic mysteries, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see the 220+ other entries in this series, including mysteries, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns – and much, much more!

James Holding’s Murder & Mayhem MEGAPACK ™: 24 Classic Mystery Stories and a Poem

James Holding

James Holding enjoys a reputation as one of the more prolific contributors to the mystery magazines of the 1960s and 1970s. (Our bibliography shows nearly 200 stories published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Magazine, etc.) He had series, such as the «Leroy King» stories (which poke gentle fun at «Ellery Queen»). He had standalones. He had mysteries of every sort imaginable – and this volume includes a selection of 24 choice crimes (plus a poem)…a thematic grouping involving murder and mayhem. Included are: BYLINES WHERE IS THY STING THE INQUISITIVE BUTCHER OF NICE AN EXERCISE IN INSURANCE THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND THE UNDERTAKER GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE THE DUTIFUL ROOKIE MYSTERY FAN CONFLICT OF INTEREST A HOMEMADE DRESS A MESSAGE FROM MARSHA A VISITOR TO MOMBASA SPECIAL DELIVERY THE ZAMBOANGA SHUTTLE PASSPORT TO PARADISE BORDER CROSSING THE FUND-RAISERS IN THE SOUP THE PACKING CASE REASON ENOUGH THE SWAP SHOP ONE FOR THE ROAD PAPER CAPER WORK OF ART EXIT THE DRAGON If you enjoy this volume of classic mysteries, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see the 220+ other entries in this series, including mysteries, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns – and much, much more!

The Mahboob Chaudri Mystery MEGAPACK ™: The Complete Mystery Series

Josh Pachter

"When his hand reappeared, he was holding neither cigarettes nor keys. He was holding a small black revolver that glittered evilly in the diffused light admitted by the curtains, and his hand was steady as he touched it to the temple of the sleeping man in the bed…" Murder, kidnapping, robbery, smuggling, industrial sabotage and international terrorism – Mahboob Chaudri, a Pakistani native working as a police officer in the Middle Eastern island emirate of Bahrain, tackles all these crimes and more…and solves them with a charming mixture of logic, wisdom, wit, and heart. From 1984 to 1986, seven short Chaudri stories by Josh Pachter appeared in the pages of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, and three more were later published in other places. In his classic anthology, «The Ethnic Detectives,» noted author/critic Bill Pronzini called Chaudri «one of crime fiction's most delightful new detectives,» and the Chaudri stories have been reprinted in several «Year's Best» collections and other anthologies. In The Mahboob Chaudri Mystery MEGAPACK™ (published in paperback as «The Tree of Life»), all 10 of the Chaudri stories are gathered together in a single volume for the first time, complete with a new introduction and new afterwords for each story by the author.

The Library Fuzz MEGAPACK ®: The Complete Hal Johnson Series

James Holding

James Holding (1907-1997) was a prolific short story author in the mystery field. (He also wrote children's books – including the Ellery Queen Jr. series – but short stories were his true domain.) Among the many series he created, the «Library Fuzz» stories, about detective Hal Johnson who tracks down overdue library books (and often stumbles across bigger crimes) is one of the most unusual…and fun! This MEGAPACK™ collects all the «Library Fuzz» tales, plus several that feature secondary characters in their own stories…plus a (very different) alternate version of one story. Included are: LIBRARY FUZZ MORE THAN A MERE STORYBOOK THE BOOKMARK THE ELUSIVE MRS. STOUT HERO WITH A HEADACHE STILL A COP THE MUTILATED SCHOLAR THE SAVONAROLA SYNDROME THE HENCHMAN CASE THE YOUNG RUNNERS THE HONEYCOMB OF SILENCE THE JACK O'NEAL AFFAIR THE REWARD THE SEARCH FOR TAMERLANE SIDESWIPE THE BOOK CLUE THE VAPOR CLUE THE MISOPEDIST CAUSE FOR ALARM HELL IN A BASKET If you enjoy this volume of classic mysteries, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see the 220+ other entries in this series, including mysteries, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns – and much, much more!

Thongor Against the Gods

Lin Carter

A new ruler has arisen on the ancient continent of Lemuria. It is Thongor the Barbarian, whose dauntless courage and mighty sword have made him overlord of a thriving young empire. Against him conspire in secret those dedicated to the Black Gods of Chaos. Suddenly Thongor's wife, the Princess Sumia, is abducted. Thongor speeds to her rescue – but his enemies are cunning as well as ruthless. Embroiled deeper and deeper in a danger compounded of both sorcery and science, Thongor learns that he must carry his battle to the Gods themselves!

Thongor and the Dragon City

Lin Carter

Xothun had ruled in Omm for a thousand years – master of strange powers, yet slave to his craving for human blood. The lost city lived only to serve – and feed – Xothun.... Then came the barbarian adventurer, Thongor of Valkarth, with a city to free, a princess to rescue, glory to win – and his mightly sword to pit against Xothun's wizardry! This is the second in the adventures of Thongor, greatest warrior of the forgotten continent of Lemuria!

Thongor and the Wizard of Lemuria

Lin Carter

Thongor of Valkarth – mightiest warrior of the ancient continent of Lemuria, before the dawn of history – launches into his saga with this rousing adventure of swordplay and sorcery. The ancient dragon kings have deemed the hour right to regain their dominance over Earth – and only Thongor and his companions, aided by the science and magic of the wizard Sharajsha, stand between mankind and the night of doom! The first of the Thongor sword & sorcery series, «Thongor and the Wizard of Lemuria» was originally titled «The Wizard of Lemuria.» This is the author's 1969 revised and expanded text.

Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #17

Arthur Conan Doyle

"Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine" returns with issue #17, presenting the best in modern and classic mystery fiction! Included this time are the usual columns, a terrific selection of genre-related nonfiction, and the following great stories: His Latest Bow, by Timothy S. Greer An Unlikely Hero, by Peter James Quirk Brooklyn’s Elusive “Mr. G”, by Albert Ashforth Red Jacks Wild, by Kim Newman Bus-ted, by Laird Long Dead Man's Hand, by Steve Liskow Die, Miles Cornbloom, by Alex Shvartsman Vows, by R.J. Lewis Somewhere Between A & B, by Steve Hagood The Greek Interpreter, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Gates of Baker Street, by Mackenzie Clarkes