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30 Mystery & Investigation masterpieces - cover

30 Mystery & Investigation masterpieces

Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Wilkie Collins, William Le Queux, Carolyn Wells, Maurice Leblanc, Arthur Conan Doyle, Hanns Heinz Ewers, Catherine Louisa Pirkis, Frank R. Stockton, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Fred Merrick White, Thomas Hardy, Hollis Godfrey, Jules Verne, Gaston Leroux

Publisher: The Ebook Emporium

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Summary

What makes a mystery truly unforgettable?

30 Mystery & Investigation Masterpieces is a thrilling collection of classic detective and crime stories that defined the art of investigation. From brilliant amateur sleuths to hardened professional detectives, these timeless tales unravel crimes through logic, observation, and relentless pursuit of truth.

Spanning locked-room puzzles, psychological mysteries, clever whodunits, and early investigative fiction, this anthology showcases the evolution of mystery storytelling at its finest. Each story delivers suspense, intellectual challenge, and the satisfaction of seeing justice revealed—often when least expected.

Carefully selected from the golden age of mystery and classic crime literature, this collection is perfect for readers who love clues, twists, and razor-sharp deduction.

Inside this eBook, you'll discover:

30 classic mystery and investigation stories

Ingenious plots built on logic and observation

Iconic detective fiction styles and storytelling traditions

A rich journey through the foundations of crime literature

Whether you're a lifelong mystery fan or new to detective fiction, this anthology offers hours of gripping, intelligent entertainment.

Follow the clues. Question every detail. Buy now and experience thirty timeless masterpieces of mystery and investigation.
Available since: 01/23/2026.
Print length: 7232 pages.

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