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  The Hound of the Baskervilles -...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A demonic curse, an isolated manor, and a legendary detective racing against time to stop a supernatural killer. 
  When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on the grounds of his country estate, his face twisted in absolute terror, the locals whisper of a centuries-old family curse. The legend speaks of a phantom beast—a monstrous, glowing hound that stalks the misty depths of Dartmoor, dealing doom to the Baskerville bloodline. With the young and wealthy Sir Henry returning from America to claim his inheritance, the stage is set for another tragic murder. Enter Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Leaving the cobblestone streets of London for the treacherous, bog-filled moors of Devonshire, the iconic duo must separate superstition from a deadly, calculated conspiracy before the hell-hound claims its next victim. 
  Why you will love this: A masterpiece of Mystery / Detective Fiction, this audiobook brilliantly merges the grim atmosphere of a gothic horror thriller with the intellectual satisfaction of a classic whodunit. Listeners will be enthralled by Conan Doyle's signature tropes: the sharp logical deductions of Holmes, atmospheric tension, red herrings, and a deeply sinister setting that feels alive. 
  Historical Note: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fundamentally shaped modern crime literature. His creation of Sherlock Holmes established the archetypes of brilliant sleuths and loyal companions that continue to dominate fiction today.

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  The First Collection of Twelve...

  Dorothy L. Sayers

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  The First Collection of Twelve Stories is a captivating collection featuring the brilliant detective Lord Peter Wimsey in a series of thrilling, often witty mysteries. This illustrated volume includes such unforgettable tales as The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag, where Wimsey faces a bizarre crime involving a mysterious cat, and The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker, which pits the detective against a cunning adversary with a penchant for dark humor. Additionally, The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste delves into an intriguing investigation concerning art, deception, and personal taste. Throughout these twelve stories, Sayers weaves intricate plots, with her signature blend of suspense, sharp dialogue, and character development. Lord Peter Wimsey's charm and intellect shine as he solves each case with style and wit. Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, this collection highlights Dorothy L. Sayers' mastery of the mystery genre.Contents:The Abominable History of the Man with Copper FingersThe Entertaining Episode of the Article in QuestionThe Fascinating Problem of Uncle Meleager's WillThe Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the BagThe Unprincipled Affair of the Practical JokerThe Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of ContentionThe Vindictive Story of the Footsteps That RanThe Bibulous Business of a Matter of TasteThe Learned Adventure of the Dragon's HeadThe Piscatorial Farce of the Stolen StomachThe Unsolved Puzzle of the Man with No FaceThe Adventurous Exploit of the Cave of Ali Baba

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  The Solitaire Series Episode...

  Troy Lambert

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  In the murky aftermath of the Vietnam War, secrets run as deep as corpses. 
  It's 1968, and outside Los Angeles, Jack Bardlow stands on the precipice between duty and darkness. In Episode 21 of the Solitaire Series, *Ten of Spades*, Jack's mission is clear: retrieve a seemingly innocuous card that holds a map to untold riches—or bring demise to those who stand in its way. 
  As Jack confronts the troubled Gary Dahl, the evening descends into chaos. Gary’s desperation entwines with deceit, shoveling secrets into shallow graves. But as guns blaze and cards fall, Jack learns trust is as rare as a straight flush. 
  Stalked by shadows both foreign and familiar, Jack’s quest for the elusive Ten of Spades spirals into a taut cat-and-mouse game of survival. Each move is a gamble with deadly stakes, each choice a step closer to a confrontation with far-reaching consequences. 
  The Solitaire Series’ latest installment invites listeners into a world where luck is calculated, promises are broken, and the past never stays buried. Dive into an era where danger whispers from every corner, and survival is dealt hand by precarious hand. Can Jack escape with not just the card but his life? The gamble is on, and the clock is ticking.

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  Excellent Thing in a Woman An

  Allison Montclair

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  The owners of The Right Sort Marriage Bureau are back, and more determined than ever to bring love matches to the residents of post-WWII London . . . so something as trivial as a murder investigation isn't going to stop them! 
   
   
   
  London, 1947. Spirited Miss Iris Sparks and ever-practical Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge are called to action when Gwen's beau Salvatore "Sally" Danielli is accused of murder! 
   
   
   
  Sally has taken a job at the BBC studios at Alexandra Palace, but when the beautiful Miss JeanneMarie Duplessis—one of the Parisian performers over for a new variety show—is found dead in the old theatre, a number of inconvenient coincidences make him Suspect No.1. 
   
   
   
  Just days earlier, Miss Duplessis had arrived at The Right Sort, desperately looking for a husband—any husband—to avoid having to return to Paris. As the plot thickens, Iris is pulled back into the clandestine circles she moved in during the war and it soon becomes apparent that to clear Sally's name, she and Gwen would need to go on the hunt for a killer once more!

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  Southern Hauntings

  Amy Boyles

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  When Pepper Dunn purchases a cat figurine at a yard sale, she has no idea what she’s in store for. First, a crazy woman tells Pepper that owning the item will get her killed, then Pepper discovers the item is haunted by the spirit of a dead cat.  
  As if things couldn’t get worse, when a murder is traced back to the cat figurine, it looks like owning the object may in fact, get Pepper killed. But Pepper is no coward—she won’t back away from a situation simply out of fear.  
  But life becomes more complicated when Pepper’s personal life gets out of whack. Turns out Grandma Betty has a secret admirer and Betty is intent on discovering that person’s identity, even if it means she’s tracking a killer.  
  Then Axel makes a proposal that freaks Pepper out. Will she finally accept the fact that she and Axel are meant for happily ever after? Or will solving a murder not only get in the way of her happiness, but also get her killed?

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  Teammates

  Jack Erickson

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  Former high school football teammates meet at a wedding ten years after a violent tackle on the football field crippled one. 
  The crippled teammate, whose promising tennis career was ruined, is a bartender at the wedding reception. His former teammate is the arrogant, drunken groom. Revenge becomes a deadly wedding present.

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