Murder Mysteries: 350+ Detective Novels & True Crime Stories - Sherlock Holmes Hercule Poirot Cases P C Lee Tales Father Brown Stories Dr Thorndyke Series…

Agatha Christie, Edgar Wallace, Arthur Conan Doyle, Wilkie Collins, R. Austin Freeman, H.C. McNeile, G. K. Chesterton, Arthur Morrison, Ernest Bramah, Victor L. Whitechurch, Thomas W. Hanshew, E. W. Hornung, J. S. Fletcher, Rober Barr, Frank Froest, C. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson, Isabel Ostander

Summary

'Murder Mysteries: 350+ Detective Novels & True Crime Stories' presents an array of intricate narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human nature, each crafted by masters of the genre. With an impressive range of literary styles—from the taut and cerebral puzzle mysteries of Doyle and Christie, to the grim procedural narratives of Froest—the collection encapsulates the evolution of detective fiction and true crime from Victorian sensationalism to interwar intrigue. Highlighting themes of justice, deception, and the intellectual duel between detective and perpetrator, this anthology showcases substantial works that have shaped the genre's trajectory. The contributing authors, including notables like Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle, come from diverse backgrounds, yet share a common thread in their profound influence on crime literature. Each writer's unique perspective is manifested in their narratives, reflecting different societal concerns and stylistic approaches that align with various historical and cultural movements. Their collective works provide a deep exploration of crime fiction's capacity to mirror societal tensions and question human morality. For new and seasoned readers alike, 'Murder Mysteries' offers a robust examination of canonical detective and crime literature. This collection not only celebrates the genre's pioneers but also offers a lens through which contemporary readers can explore themes of morality, law, and justice. As such, it serves as an essential compendium for those wishing to immerse themselves in the intellectual challenges posed by classic crime stories, and provides a broad platform for academic discussion and enjoyment.

Available since: 03/21/2018.

Print length: 22968 pages.

Other books that might interest you

Angelhunting - A Seamus Caron...

Ji Hong Sayo

Having tried his hand at medicine, pickpocketing, and good old-fashioned thuggery, Seamus Caron has finally settled into life as a private detective, hunting down lost money and wandering husbands. It’s not glamorous work, but it pays the bills and provides a steady supply of fistfights for entertainment. The job also keeps him close to his best friend, Sandra Blair, a homicide detective for the Toronto Police. But when she calls in a favor on a murder case, Seamus realizes that the victim is a notorious mob lawyer, putting an end to what little stability and safety he’d managed to scrape together.
		 
Seamus must find the killer before the murder sparks an all-out gang war. Luckily, he’s got help — a confidence man turned barman, the finest cook in Little Chinatown, and Maxwell Moscovitz, his new secretary. She has the mental sharpness and moral flexibility for the job, but she also has a few secrets of her own.
		 
Seamus begins to suspect a connection between the murder and a new drug on the street known as Platinum, which promises obscene profits for its suppliers, euphoria for its users, and a shockingly high death rate. As he investigates suspicious overdoses, Seamus can’t help hearing echoes of his past and the tragedy he’s spent 20 years trying to forget. Caught between the police, the mob, and an anonymous killer, Seamus will need to face his demons, or he just might lose it all.

Show book

The Dacre Dilemma - The...

Rebecca Tope

Simmy Brown is four months pregnant, working partly from home, partly from her Windermere florist shop and very much feeling her age when her husband, Christopher, asks her to deliver flowers to Eleanor Padgett. As an

expert in antique textiles, Eleanor has been a considerable help to him at his auction house.


The visit out to the charming Lake District village of Dacre is squeezed into Simmy's endless to-do list. It is a moment of calm to appreciate the approach of spring and the interesting churchyard, but this is shattered

when she discovers the body of a young man among the graves. It is not long before Simmy once again finds herself in a complex and puzzling investigation, led by DI Moxon and aided by her friends Ben and Bonnie.

Show book