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Delve into the captivating world of crime and detective work with Cleveland Moffetts True Detective Stories From the Archives of the Pinkertons. This extraordinary collection showcases the most intriguing cases handled by the Pinkertons Detective Agency, one of Americas most renowned detective agencies in the late 19th century. From train heists to bank robberies, experience the thrill of investigations as they unfold in a bygone era. A special thanks to our proof-listeners Ambsweet13 & Colleen McMahon.

The Gunmen of the American Wild West Collection brings to life the history of the frontier west of the Mississippi in the latter parts of the 19th century. The gunmen ranged from lawmen to cowboys, ranchers, and outlaws. Most of the outlaws in the Old West preyed on banks, trains, and stagecoaches. Although spread thin, the law was present, usually on the level of deputy US marshal, county sheriff, and the town marshal or constable.

Join Julian Hawthorne in the captivating third volume of the Library of the Worlds Best Mystery and Detective Stories, where thrilling short tales await from English and Irish authors. This collection not only features stories that have been translated into English for the first time, but also includes gems sourced from unexpected origins, including ancient letters and rare manuscripts. Prepare for a journey through intrigue and suspense! (Summary by Leni)

Delve into the intriguing world of The Detectives Album, a pioneering detective serial globally recognized for its longevity. Penned by Mary Fortune under the pseudonym Waif Wander, this series ran for an impressive forty years in the Australian Journal from 1868 to 1908. Narrated by the detective character Mark Sinclair, these captivating stories are sourced from original scans provided by the University of Queensland library, offering a rare glimpse into this historic literary treasure.

Three women from very different backgrounds, bound by friendship, separated by destiny It was impossible, but in full view of the church, the Governor and wedding guests ... The bride had vanished. Some girls are born to be loved, some are born to be useful. Some girls are born to be bad...

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).

Mrs. Grace Humiston was an amazing lawyer and a traveling detective during a time when no women were practicing those professions. She focused on solving cases no one else wanted and advocating for innocents. One of her greatest accomplishments was solving the cold case of a missing 18-year-old girl, Ruth Cruger. Her work changed how the country viewed the problem of missing girls, but it came with a price: she learned all too well what happens when one woman upstages the entire NYPD.

“A tour de force of storytelling.” —Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Chief Inspector Gamache series “Jobb’s excellent storytelling makes the book a pleasure to read.” —The New York Times Book Review ”When a doctor does go wrong he is the first of...

Charles Siringo was an author, detective, and lawman who spent 22 years fighting crime across America. He faced some of the most dangerous criminals of the late 19th century, including Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch gang.