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In the six volumes of the Library of the World’s Best Mystery and Detective Stories, Julian Hawthorne presents us thrilling and mysterious short stories from all corners of the world. Some of the stories appeared in this 1907 collection for the first time translated into English, and many of them come from unexpected sources, such as the letters of Pliny the Younger, or a Tibetan manuscript. In the first volume, we find stories written by American authors.

In the captivating second volume of the Library of the Worlds Best Mystery and Detective Stories, Julian Hawthorne invites you to explore an intriguing collection of short stories that span the globe. Many of these tales make their English debut here, sourced from unexpected origins like the letters of Pliny the Younger and ancient Tibetan manuscripts. This volume features gripping narratives from both English and Scottish authors, sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. (Summary by Leni)

Welcome to True Detective Stories podcast. A podcast where real homicide detectives share their cases.

In the eerie manor house, a string of assaults has left its mistress gripped by terror, while one incident escalates to a shocking murder. Whispers of footsteps echo through the halls, and shadowy figures vanish before your eyes. While the servants attribute these events to the supernatural, its up to Quintus Oakes to unravel the chilling mystery lurking within the walls. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

Mike Hammond, a retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective, leads this True Crime podcast that discusses cold cases, missing persons, and law enforcement insights.

Evil lurks in the hearts and minds of men and many nefarious schemes are hatched by these gangsters, mob bosses and super villains. But thankfully, equally brave, talented detectives (some of them hooded) are there to track them down and thwart their twisted plans. These six stories, along with two "true fact detective shorts" were in the magazine Hooded Detective, January 1942. Are they well written? well, no, but they are fun. Here are a few of the blurbs: "They had expected spaghetti with meat sauce for dinner, but were served instead, hot lead, with a little bit of blood on the side...." (...

Join Julian Hawthorne as he unveils the thrilling world of mystery and detective fiction in the final volume of the Library of the Worlds Best Mystery and Detective Stories. This collection features captivating short stories from various cultures, some making their English debut, including intriguing tales sourced from the letters of Pliny the Younger and ancient Tibetan manuscripts. Discover the rich tapestry of Oriental mysteries that await in this compelling conclusion. (Summary by Leni)

Dive into the fifth volume of the Library of the Worlds Best Mystery and Detective Stories, curated by Julian Hawthorne. This collection features a captivating array of thrilling short stories from German, Russian, and Scandinavian authors, some of which make their debut in English translation. Explore unexpected narratives, including tales inspired by the letters of Pliny the Younger and ancient Tibetan manuscripts. Join us for a journey through the enigmatic and the extraordinary. (Summary by Leni)

Dive into the captivating world of mystery and intrigue with Volume 4 of the Library of the Worlds Best Mystery and Detective Stories, curated by Julian Hawthorne. This collection features thrilling short stories from diverse cultures, many of which are presented in English for the first time. With tales drawn from remarkable sources‚including the letters of Pliny the Younger and ancient Tibetan manuscripts‚this volume showcases gripping narratives originally penned in French, Italian, Spanish, and Latin. Join us for a journey through suspense and discovery! (Summary by Leni)

Dive into the thrilling world of mystery with Library of the Worlds Best Mystery and Detective Stories, Volume 1. Curated by Julian Hawthorne, this captivating collection features a selection of intriguing short stories that span the globe. Some tales are making their English debut, sourced from unexpected places like the letters of Pliny the Younger and ancient Tibetan manuscripts. This first volume showcases masterful works by American authors, promising suspense and excitement in every tale. (Summary by Leni)

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Brought to you by Penguin. The heart-wrenchingly honest new book about life and death from forensic pathologist and bestselling author of Unnatural Causes, Dr Richard Shepherd. This book is about death, but in it I will take readers on a journey through life... What can death teach us about life?...

Nothing seems to be known about Mr and Mrs William Platt, the writers of Stories of the Scottish Border. What they produced is an eccentric guidebook and history, seen partly through the ballads of the region. The book recounts the military stratagems, treachery and courage of those who struggled for control of the Border lands and of the whole country, and tells of the triumphs or tragic fate of those who took part on both sides. It also tells us stories of the Border Reivers, raiders who lived by riding out and stealing their neighbours’ livestock. Their lives were governed for several ...

A true insider's story of the backpacker murders from the detective who led the team that arrested Ivan Milat. Milat - the serial killer who preyed on young hitchhikers. The backpackers - the innocent victims of a brutal murderer. Belanglo - a place that became synonymous with pure evil. It was the biggest and most complex manhunt in Australian history, an investigation that gripped a nation. Behind the many false leads and dead ends, precious clues emerged that pointed to one man.

A collection of short stories from such favorites as Wilkie Collins, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Rudyard Kipling are joined by others written anonymously in this anthology which will have you scratching your head and listening just a bit longer to discover the key to the mysteries.

35 True Crime Detective Stories

This explosive exposé, Royals at War, takes listeners inside a riven Buckingham Palace to provide the definitive account of the unfolding abdication crisis of 2020 - dubbed Megxit - during which the duke and duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, became royal outcasts.

Yunte Huang ingeniously traces Charlie Chan from his real beginnings as a bullwhip-wielding detective in territorial Hawaii to his reinvention as a literary sleuth and Hollywood film icon. Huang finally resurrects the "honorable detective" from the graveyard of detested postmodern symbols and reclaims him as the embodiment of America’s rich cultural diversity. The result is one of the most critically acclaimed books of the year and a "deeply personal...voyage into racial stereotyping and the humanizing force of storytelling" (Donna Seaman, Los Angeles Times).

*Winner of Best New True Crime Author, CrimeCon UK True Crime Awards 2023* *Shortlisted for the ALCS Gold Dagger award for non-fiction, Crime Writers’ Association Awards 2023* The gripping true story of how Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay brought Melanie Road’s murderer to justice...

Was a monstrous killer brought to justice or an innocent mother condemned? On an April night in 1989, Jo Ann Parks survived a house fire that claimed the lives of her three small children. Though the fire at first seemed a tragic accident, investigators soon reported finding evidence proving...