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The First Algernon Blackwood MEGAPACK ®

The Algernon Blackwood Megapack collects 36 classic tales of the supernatural by one of the greatest ghost story writers of all time. More than just ghosts, however, this collection includes tales of vampires and other creatures of the night…and much, much more. Nearly 1,300 pages of great reading! THE SINGULAR DEATH OF MORTON THE OLIVE ANCIENT LIGHTS THE KIT-BAG THE OCCUPANT OF THE ROOM A HAUNTED ISLAND THE CENTAUR THE DAMNED THE WOLVES OF GOD CHINESE MAGIC RUNNING WOLF FIRST HATE THE TARN OF SACRIFICE THE VALLEY OF THE BEASTS THE CALL EGYPTIAN SORCERY THE DECOY THE MAN WHO FOUND OUT (A NIGHTMARE) THE EMPTY SLEEVE WIRELESS CONFUSION CONFESSION THE LANE THAT RAN EAST AND WEST VENGEANCE IS MINE THE WILLOWS THE WENDIGO JOHN SILENCE, CASE 1: A PSYCHICAL INVASION JOHN SILENCE, CASE II: ANCIENT SORCERIES JOHN SILENCE, CASE III: THE NEMESIS OF FIRE JOHN SILENCE, CASE IV: SECRET WORSHIP JOHN SILENCE, CASE V: THE CAMP OF THE DOG JOHN SILENCE, CASE VI: A VICTIM OF HIGHER SPACE THE REGENERATION OF LORD ERNIE THE SACRIFICE A DESCENT INTO EGYPT WAYFARERS ACCESSORY BEFORE THE FACT And don't forget to search this ebook store for «Wildside Megapack» to see more entries in this series, covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories – and much, much more!

The Philo Vance Megapack

S.S. Van Dine

Philo Vance is a fictional character featured in 12 crime novels written by S. S. Van Dine (the pen name of Willard Huntington Wright), published in the 1920s and 1930s. During that time, Vance was immensely popular in books, movies, and on the radio. He was portrayed as a stylish, even foppish dandy, a New York bon vivant possessing a highly intellectual bent. The novels were chronicled by his friend Van Dine (who appears as a kind of Dr. Watson figure in the books as well as the author). Also included is the bonus essay, «Twenty Rules for Writing Detective Stories.» Novels included are: The Benson Murder Case (1926) The «Canary» Murder Case (1927) The Greene Murder Case (1928) The Bishop Murder Case (1928) The Scarab Murder Case (1930) The Kennel Murder Case (1933) The Dragon Murder Case (1933) The Casino Murder Case (1934) The Garden Murder Case (1935) The Kidnap Murder Case (1936) The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1938) The Winter Murder Case (1939) And don't forget to search this ebook store for «Wildside Megapack» to see more entries in this series, covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories – and much, much more!

The Purple Glove Murders

Mary Wickizer Burgess

Two new short novels featuring attorney Gail Brevard. In THE PURPLE GLOVE MURDERS, Gail and her companion and law partner, Conrad «Connie» Osterlitz, are relaxing at their Southern California mountain hideaway when Gail hears of a nearby tragedy. Retired Justice Winston Craig, a friend of Gail's late father, has been discovered face down near his dock on exclusive Black Bear Lake. The judge's widow, Eva, asks for their help in finding the cause of his death. As Gail begins to uncover the details of Craig's life, a familiar pattern begins to emerge. Convinced that the judge was murdered because of something he knew from one of his old cases, Gail suddenly finds herself at risk. Then Connie is attacked by an unknown assailant, and as he lies near death, Gail must use all her resources to solve the crime before it's too late. A DEATH AT CLIFFSIDE: Gail and Connie are enjoying a working vacation in San Francisco with their associate, Charles Walton, and Charles's cousin, Nick. Nick asks Gail to look into the recent death of his ex-girlfriend, Cele, whose body has just been found dead at the bottom of a cliff south of the city. The police think that she fell or leapt to her death, but Nick believes she was murdered. Gail and friends begin investigating, but soon encounter resistance, both from the woman's family and from the authorities. Why doesn't anyone want to talk about Cele's passing? And why has the woman's death apparently been covered up? Two great reads from a California native!

The Dark Gateway: A Novel of Horror

John Burke

The ancient, sinister castle located in the isolated Welsh countryside is no mere heap of dead stones. It quivers with an evil life of its own. Sinister powers are reaching through the castle gateway from somewhere out beyond–evil, menacing Old Gods that had once been thrust out of the world, but now clamor to return. The stranger who appears at the nearby farm on the hillside isn't coming to fulfill Nora’s romantic dreams–he's got his own part to play in the recall of those Dark Ones. And he's not the only person in her life who's not what they seem: the Powers of Darkness are rapidly approaching this lonely corner of Wales. The human race is at risk–with control the earth part of the stakes. Who will oppose the seemingly invincible invaders–and who, in this frightened little community, can possibly be trusted? A classic horror novel in the H.P. Lovecraft tradition!

Murder Applied For

Lloyd Biggle, jr.

The patrol car swerved, came to a halt; Ron Webber opened his eyes and looked about dazedly: «Where are we?» «Municipal Hospital,» the officer said. The ceremony was brief: the sheet was raised, and Webber glanced and nodded: «It's him. It's Frank…» Webber performs background checks for insurance companies, alongside his best friend, Frank Milford. Now Frank's dead, and so's the young woman whom he was investigating. Ron wants to know why, and teams up with Homicide Lieut. Robert Hendricks to search for answers. But Ron's father, Chief of Police in Carter City, objects to his son playing detective. As the body count mounts, Ron suddenly realizes he's on his own! A thrilling mystery novel by a first-rate storyteller–now published for the very first time!

Swan Song and Other Mystery Stories

Jack Halliday

Chip, a screenwriter, just wants to cure his writer's block with an impromptu drive to a small town outside of L.A. But his vehicle is smashed within minutes of his arrival,and then he's beaten in his room atop the strange town's only diner. This poignant and moving noir novella will stun you with, not one, but TWO satisfying twist endings worthy of Mickey Spillane. And this is just the first of eight stories included in this collection. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride: Jack Halliday is a major new talent!

The Amazing Martin Brett

Ernest Dudley

The creator of the famous criminologist, Dr. Morelle, here gives us four stories of another brilliant detective, whom the newspapers have dubbed «The Amazing Martin Brett.» Brett appears to be selfish and lazy, and his effort at solving crimes is entirely motivated by the size of his fee. His attractive secretary (and narrator) is often the butt of his sardonic humor and sexist remarks, which she finds unnecessary and uncalled for. But she puts up with him because she suspects Brett has a secret sorrow, some woman in his past…and, as a detective, he ALWAYS solves his cases!

The Beard of the Prophet

Gerald Verner

The murder is as impossible as it is horrible. Archeologist Reuben Hayles, following written threats to his life, receives police protection at his home. Superintendent Budd stations himself outside the door of his bedroom, while Sergeant Leek remains on alert outside the room's only external window. Yet Hayles is found dead, his head battered by some tremendous blow. Apart from his corpse, the room is empty, devoid of any possible weapon. A search reveals no hidden panels, so how has the man been killed? A classic impossible crime novel featuring Verner's most famous detective!

Gonji: Deathwind of Vedun

T. C. Rypel

The Book of Death…and of Life. The Carpathian city of Vedun is poised for holocaust: terrifying monsters, vile magic, and brutal mercenaries are arrayed against the anxious secret militia by the multiple-lived King Klann. Vedun's new military leader–the half-breed samurai, Gonji–must seek the aid of the powerful nightmarish creature, Simon Sardonis, who shuns all mankind. But when the inevitable clash explodes, when the ghastly struggle to protect and evacuate hundreds of innocents begins, will Gonji's efforts be enough? Will treachery prove the city's undoing? Can any remnant of a ravaged and brutalized populace be saved from the horror? Or will Gonji's now passionately embraced quest abruptly end with the…DEATHWIND OF VEDUN? The startling conclusion to a great epic fantasy trilogy! German fantasy writer Kai Meyer writes: «GONJI is the most important rediscovery of classic fantasy since Conan. Dark, complex, and fantastically well written!»

The Attic Murder

S. Fowler Wright

Francis Hammerton is arrested and convicted of involvement with a gang of confidence men–a charge of which he is entirely innocent–but escapes police custody when a cell door is left unlocked. He finds refuge at a nearby boarding house, but is arrested again when he discovers (and reports) the murdered body of an upstairs tenant–and then is unjustly accused of murder. The dead man had been suspected of a major bank fraud, and was being investigated by a private detective firm. Francis secures the services of Mr. Jellipot, whom his father had known, and although Jellipot isn't a criminal attorney, he agrees to handle the case. And then, piece by patient piece, the little solicitor begins fitting together the shadowy pieces of this complex series of crimes. But can he find the true culprit in time, and also get Francis exonerated of the offense for which he's already been convicted? An absolutely gripping crime novel from the 1930s!