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Mysteries for Christmas: 48 Puzzling Murder Mysteries & Supernatural Thrillers - cover

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Mysteries for Christmas: 48 Puzzling Murder Mysteries & Supernatural Thrillers

Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Wilkie Collins, George MacDonald, Saki Saki, Robert Louis Stevenson, Grant Allen, John Kendrick Bangs, Bithia Mary Croker, Florence Marryat, Edgar Wallace, G.K. Chesterton, J.M. Barrie, E.F. Benson, Jerome K, M. R. James, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Arthur Conan Doyle, Sabine Baring-Gould, R. Austin Freeman, Fred M White, Frank R Stockton, Fergus Hume, James Bowker, Thomas Hardy, Catherine Crowe, Katherine Rickford, Arthur Cheney Train, William Douglas O'Connor, Leonard Kip, Catherine L. Pirkis, Lucie E. Jackson, Emmuska Orczy, Louisa M. Alcott, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Publisher: DigiCat

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Mysteries for Christmas: 48 Puzzling Murder Mysteries & Supernatural Thrillers invites readers into a world brimming with intrigue, suspense, and the unexplained. This anthology weaves together a tapestry of perplexing murder mysteries and eerie supernatural stories, capturing the essence of both the macabre and the fantastical. The collection showcases a rich diversity of styles, from the psychological depth of classic whodunits to the chilling allure of ghost stories. Without singling out specific authors, the anthology offers standout narratives that promise to grip readers and keep them guessing long after the lights go out. The anthology brings together a formidable assembly of literary voices, from the enduring classics of Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle to the haunting pen of M.R. James and Florence Marryat. These authors hail from different eras and backgrounds, yet collectively, they explore the dark corners of the human experience, aligning with the Gothic and Victorian movements known for their fascination with mystery and the uncanny. Each contributor contributes a unique perspective, enriching the collection and inviting readers to consider the myriad ways fiction can explore the unknown. This anthology presents an unparalleled opportunity for readers to immerse themselves in a wide range of narrative styles and themes, from the puzzling dilemmas of detective stories to the spine-tingling mysteries of the supernatural. Mysteries for Christmas not only serves as an enthralling read but also fosters an engaging dialogue among the stories, offering readers profound insights into the collective human psyche. Whether for academic study or personal enjoyment, this collection is invaluable for its depth and scope, providing countless opportunities to ponder the mysteries that continue to captivate and confound us all.
Available since: 12/27/2023.
Print length: 1258 pages.

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