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  Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure...

  Conan Doyle

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  Holmes receives an odd letter that makes reference to vampires. Mr. Robert Ferguson, who comes to 221B Baker Street the next morning, has become convinced that his Peruvian second wife has been sucking their baby son's blood. By his first wife, he has a 15-year-old son named Jack, who suffered an unfortunate accident as a child and now, although he can still walk, does not have full use of his legs. Since the start of the bloodsucking, Jack has unaccountably been struck twice by his stepmother, although Mr. Ferguson cannot imagine why. Ever since being found out by her husband, she has locked herself in her room and refused to come out. Only her Peruvian maid, Dolores, is allowed in. She takes Mrs. Ferguson her meals. 
  Even before Holmes and Watson set off for Mr. Ferguson's house in Sussex, Holmes has worked out what is going on, and it has nothing to do with vampires. Holmes's trip is made simply to observe and confirm what he has already deduced.

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  The Adventure of the Solitary...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist, one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 13 stories in the cycle collected as The Return of Sherlock Holmes.Holmes is contacted by Miss Violet Smith of Farnham, Surrey about an unusual turn in hers and her mother's lives. Violet's father has recently died and left his wife and daughter rather poor. There was an ad in the news asking about their whereabouts. Answering it, they met Mr. Carruthers and Mr. Woodley, the former a pleasant enough man, but the latter a bullying churl. They had come from South Africa, where they had known Violet's uncle Ralph Smith, who had now also died in poverty and apparently wanted to see that his relatives were provided for. This struck Violet as odd, since she and her family had not heard a word from Smith since his departure for South Africa 25 years ago. Carruthers and Woodley explained that before dying, Ralph had heard of his brother's death and felt responsible for his survivors' welfare.Carruthers began by offering Violet a job as a live-in music teacher for his ten-year-old daughter at £100 a year, about twice the going rate. She accepted after Carruthers said that she could visit her mother on weekends. That went well until Mr. Woodley came to stay for a week. He made the most oafish and clumsy sexual advances to her, and boasted that if Violet married him she would have a life of luxury. He even grabbed her and demanded a kiss, precipitating expulsion by his host, Carruthers. Violet has not seen Woodley since...Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World.

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  Hard-Boiled Detective Short Stories

  DASHIELL HAMMETT, T.W. Ford, J....

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  Step into the gritty, smoke-filled world of classic noir with "Hard-Boiled Detective Short Stories", a digital audiobook collection featuring the finest tales of mystery and crime. Whether you're a seasoned fan of hard-boiled detectives or new to the genre, this collection will pull you deep into suspenseful investigations and dangerous streets.
   
  
   
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  The Gutting of Couffignal (Parts 1, 2, & 3) by Dashiell Hammett – Follow a daring heist on a private island, where Sam Spade’s predecessor navigates greed, betrayal, and bullets in this iconic tale from the master of detective fiction.
   
  
   
  Candidate For A Coffin by T.W. Ford – A gripping mystery full of unpredictable twists as a detective races against time to solve a murder with little evidence and even fewer allies.
   
  
   
  One Hundred Bucks For A Stiff by J. Lloyd Conrich – The stakes are high as a down-on-his-luck detective takes on a job that seems too easy—until it’s not, leading him into a deadly game of deception.
   
  
   
  Immerse yourself in the smoky jazz clubs, shadowy alleys, and morally ambiguous world of hard-boiled detectives brought to life by skilled narrators. Perfect for your commute, a rainy day, or whenever you crave a dose of vintage crime fiction.

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  Ashton-Kirk Secret Agent

  John Thomas McIntyre

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  In "Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent," John T. McIntyre crafts a riveting narrative centered on the eponymous detective, Ashton-Kirk, who exemplifies resourceful intelligence and keen observation in his pursuit of truth. Written in the early 20th century, this adventurous work exemplifies the detective fiction genre while infusing elements of espionage and psychological manipulation. McIntyre's prose is marked by a significant attention to detail, rich descriptions, and a construction of suspense that keeps the reader engaged as Kirk navigates a labyrinth of deceit and danger, ultimately uncovering layered social truths within a rapidly modernizing America. John T. McIntyre, a contemporary of the burgeoning detective genre, was influenced by his own experiences in journalism and law, equipping him with an acute understanding of human nature and crime’s complexities. His unique background enabled him to bring authenticity and depth to his characters, coupling fictional intrigue with realistic scenarios. McIntyre's other works also reflect a fascination with the tension between morality and legality, making this specific narrative a compelling exploration of ethical dissonance. Readers seeking an engrossing tale filled with mystery, vivid characters, and socio-political commentary will find "Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent" an essential addition to their literary collection. This novel not only entertains but prompts contemplation on the deeper motives that drive individuals within the shadows of society.

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  Exposure

  Ramona Emerson

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  In Gallup, New Mexico, where violent crime is five times the national average, a serial killer is operating unchecked, his targets indigent Native people whose murders are easily disguised as death by exposure on the frigid winter streets. He slips unnoticed through town, hidden in plain sight by his unassuming nature, while the voices in his head guide him toward a terrifying vision of glory. As the Gallup detectives struggle to put the pieces together, they consider calling in a controversial specialist to help. 
   
  Rita Todacheene, Albuquerque PD forensic photographer, is at a crisis point in her career. Her colleagues are watching her with suspicion after the recent revelation that she can see the ghosts of murder victims. Her unmanageable caseload is further complicated by the fact that half the department has blacklisted her for ratting out a corrupt fellow cop. And back home in Tohatchi on the Navajo reservation, Rita’s grandma is getting older. Maybe it’s time for her to leave policework behind entirely—if only the ghosts will let her.

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  Murder at Hartigan House - A...

  Lee Strauss

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   “Clever and entertaining, you’ll love this charming Golden Age mystery series. And the fashion is to die for!” - Molly C. Quinn, actress, Castle 
  There's a skeleton in the attic! 
  After a weeklong passage over the Atlantic from Boston to Liverpool, Ginger Gold arrives at her childhood London home--Hartigan House--to find decade-old remains from some poor woman on the floor in the attic. Ginger's Boston terrier, Boss, noses out a missing phalange from under the bed. 
  It's a mystery that once again puts Ginger alongside the handsome Chief Inspector Basil Reed. Who is the victim? And how did she end up in Ginger's home? 
  Clues lead Ginger and her good friend Haley Higgins to a soirée hosted in 1913 by Ginger's late father, George Hartigan. A shadow of suspicion is cast on her father's legacy, and Ginger isn't so sure she wants to know the truth about the man she dearly loved. 
  Ginger decides to host another soirée, inviting the guest list from ten years previous. Before the night is over, another person is dead.

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