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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.

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.

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)

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).