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Dive into the intriguing world of Joseph Muller, an astute detective from the Imperial Austrian Police, in The Case of the Lamp That Went Out. This captivating story, written by the renowned Austrian author Auguste Groner, was originally penned in German in 1899 and later translated into English in 1910. The tale unfolds when the body of a well-dressed man is found in a desolate lot at dawn. With almost no clues and zero witnesses, its up to the brilliant Muller to unravel the mystery behind the crime and unmask the murderer. Join us as we follow Mullers thrilling investigative journey in this...

Born from the mind of a self-professed opium eater, Jack Boyle, Boston Blackie emerged as a riveting character in the world of American literature. Boyle, a former San Francisco newspaper man turned to crime to fuel his drug habit after losing his job. After several stints in prison, he channeled his experiences into writing and created the character Boston Blackie. Initially a dark figure with an opium addiction, Boston Blackie evolved into a more mainstream character in subsequent book, film, radio and television adaptations, shedding his opium dependence. This collection features the first ...