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  • The Detective Megapack®

    28 Tales by Modern and Classic Authors

    The Detective MEGAPACK® presents 28 choice mysteries, spanning the Victorian age through modern times—there is something for every fan of detective tales!Included are:IT TORE THE LAUGH FROM MY THROAT, by Meriah L. CrawfordTHE TAGGART ASSIGNMENT, by Vincent StarrettTOMORROW’S DEAD, by David DeanTHE FLAMING PHANTOM, by Jacques FutrelleMESSAGE IN THE SAND, by John L. FrenchALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, ... Read more

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  • The Great Hotel Murder

    "This twisty whodunit from Starrett, best known for his writings about Sherlock Holmes, stars an eccentric amateur sleuth." — Publishers WeeklyWhen a New York banker is discovered dead from an apparent morphine overdose in a Chicago hotel, the circumstances surrounding his untimely end are suspicious to say the least. The dead man had switched rooms the night before with a stranger he met and ... Read more

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  • The Escape of Alice: A Christmas Fantasy

    The red linen covers opened slightly, and a little girl slipped out, leaving behind her a curious vacancy in one of the familiar pictures signed with Mr. Tenniel’s initials. She looked about her with bright, alert eyes, hoping no one had been a witness to her desertion, and then carefully began to climb down. She need not have alarmed herself, for she was no bigger than a minute, and clearer eyes ... Read more

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  • The Case of the Lisping Man

    A Jimmie Lavender Mystery

    Chicago-based detective Jimmie Lavender unravels puzzling clues to find out who the murderer in...and locate a valuable gem that's been stolen. ... Read more

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  • The Classic Collection of Vincent Starrett. Detective novels and stories. Illustrated

    Murder on 'B' Deck, Murder in Peking, The Case-Book of Jimmy Lavender

    Step into the world of classic detective fiction with The Classic Collection of Vincent Starrett, a captivating anthology featuring 15 of the author’s finest works. This collection brings together Starrett’s most celebrated mystery novels and short stories, showcasing his mastery of intricate plots, atmospheric settings, and unforgettable detectives. Included in this volume are Murder on 'B' Deck, ... Read more

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  • Missing men

    A Jimmie LAvender Mystery

    Series series Jimmie Lavender
    Chicago buzzes when three people vanish—an art broker, a stage comic, and a well-to-do gentleman. A calm private investigator and his watchful friend follow thin clues: a safe that seems too important, a washstand that smells of greasepaint, and a poster that points from office halls to backstage doors. The chase crosses ‘L’ stations, club rooms, and a quiet house in the suburbs, where a story of ... Read more

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  • Murder on "B" Deck

    Series Book 1 - The Walter Ghost Mysteries
    A 1920s cruise ship is bound for murder in this cozy mystery by the author of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.Novelist Dunsten Mollock has no intention of going on a cruise just yet. He has come to the pier simply to see off his sister and brother-in-law, who are about to embark on a transatlantic cruiser for a European honeymoon. But when Mollock forgets to give his sister a copy of his new ... Read more

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  • Men, Women, and Boats

    Exploring human nature through maritime tales of love, struggle, and survival in a collection of poignant short stories

    by Stephen Crane ...
    In "Men, Women, and Boats," Stephen Crane offers a masterful exploration of human relationships and existential themes, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous sea and the trials of life. Comprising a collection of vignettes, Crane employs impressionistic prose, rich imagery, and a realistic narrative style that was groundbreaking for his time. The interconnected stories emphasize the fragility ... Read more

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  • The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes [Revised Edition]

    Originally published in 1933, The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes was one of the first pieces of Sherlockian scholarship to appear on the scene.This edition is Vincent Starrett's revised 1960 work, with two of the chapters previously published now substantially rewritten for the present edition—including ending the book with a pastiche—and it is this volume that now sits on the shelves of many a ... Read more

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  • Arthur Machen: A Novelist of Ecstasy and Sin

    Vincent Starrett (1886-1974), was a Canadian-born American writer, journalist, and bibliophile.A great connoisseur and admirer of British literature, Starrett was a major enthusiast of Welsh writer and mystic Arthur Machen and was instrumental in bringing Machen's work to an American audience for the first time.Arthur Machen, best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction ... Read more

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  • 221B: Studies in Sherlock Holmes

    One of the most famous of all works of Holmesian scholarship, this is a volume eagerly sought by readers and fans. Among the delights to be found in its pages are essays on "The Care and Feeding of Sherlock Holmes," "Dr. Watson's Secret," and "Was Sherlock Holmes an American?" Can anyone resist the temptation to read the contribution entitled "On the Emotional Geology of Baker Street"? ... Read more

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  • Arthur Machen

    A Novelist of Ecstasy and Sin. With Two Uncollected Poems by Arthur Machen

    In "Arthur Machen," Vincent Starrett delves into the life and works of the enigmatic Welsh author known for his profound contributions to the weird and supernatural fiction genres. Starrett employs a lyrical and evocative style, weaving biographical detail with literary analysis, to illuminate Machen's intricate narratives and philosophical underpinnings. He situates Machen within the context of ... Read more

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