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In 'Murder In The Maze,' Alfred Walter Stewart, writing as J.J. Connington, brings you a gripping detective fiction tale. Meet Sir Clinton Driffield, the sharp-witted chief constable, as he faces a baffling murder on the grounds of the Shandon family estate. The Shandons, a family of ambitious brothers, seem to have it all, but hidden rivalries and dark secrets lurk beneath their polished lives. As tensions rise, jealousy boils over, leading to a shocking crime that shakes the family to its core. Sir Clinton, alongside his loyal partner Wendover, must sift through the maze of lies and uncover ...

Rex Howard, a gritty private investigator, is on a relentless quest for vengeance after the brutal murder of his sister. When a powerful waterfront boss becomes the target of his fury, Rex finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of mobsters and femme fatales. With hired guns on his tail and seductive traps laid by a treacherous party girl, Rex navigates the seedy underbelly of the city to reclaim justice. Will he succeed in his mission, or will he become another victim in this deadly game? Get ready for a pulse-pounding journey filled with twists, suspense, and raw emotion as Rex fights to ...

Detective Lieutenant Stephen Mayhew thought he'd seen it all until he confronted the baffling murder of the Sticklemann woman. This case takes unexpected twists that challenge his every move. From the mysterious feline named Samantha, who inherited a fortune, to the quirky characters around her, nothing is as it seems. Mayhew finds himself in absurd situations, like coaxing a timid woman to scream and pulling hairs from a wealthy cat. With each clue, the case grows stranger, leading him deeper into a web of secrets and lies. Will he solve the murder before it spirals further out of control? ...

An international cast of suspects, all passengers on the crowded train, are speeding through the snowy European landscape when a bizarre and terrible murder brings them to an abrupt halt. One of their glittering number lies dead in his cabin, stabbed a mysterious twelve times. There is no lack...

In the alleys of Praed Street, London, a chilling series of murders occur. Eccentric scientist Dr. Priestly is the only one who sees the sinister pattern connecting these tragic events. As he races against time to uncover the truth, he learns he is the next target. Will he outsmart the killer before it’s too late? John Street, writing under the pen name John Rhode, masterfully blends suspense and intellectual intrigue in this classic detective story. Prepare for unexpected twists and a thrilling chase as Dr. Priestly navigates danger and deception in a quest for justice. Engage with a ...

The opposite of true crime. Part book club, part interview show, Tea & Murder is a podcast all about Agatha Christie and her work. Every episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman has an exciting guest to discuss an Agatha Christie book, story, or play of their choice. With a smattering of literary analysis and a big dose of humor, Rebecca and her guest dive into why we like the things we like, what makes a great mystery, and every conceivable element of the Agatha Christie universe. Welcome to Tea & Murder! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the third volume in this collection of reports and newspaper stories regarding notorious criminals and their punishment, assembled by prison inspector Arthur Hayward from original sources originally published in 1735. Please note that some listeners may find the language and terminology in some chapters offensive. It is Librivox policy to maintain the original without alteration or censorship. To do otherwise would be to ignore prejudices existed.( Lynne Thompson)

Brought to you by Penguin. Drawn from rigorous research, this true crime title tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's extraordinary life and explores the shocking circumstances of her death. 'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON __________________________________ BORN IN THE...

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie is the sort of crime novel that begins quietly, almost politely, and then refuses to let you go. In a peaceful English village, the sudden death of Roger Ackroyd stirs more than just curiosity. People talk, of course. They always do. But beneath the surface, there are secrets, small ones, dangerous ones, and one that changes everything. It isn’t long before Hercule Poirot, now living a seemingly calm life nearby, finds himself drawn into the mystery.What follows is not merely an investigation, but a careful unpicking of truth and deception. ...

Hercule Poirot, along with three other luminaries from the world of crime detection, is invited to dinner by the renowned London socialite Dr Shaitana. Also on the guest list are four members of what Shaitana calls his Black Museum - a collection of murderers who have each succeeded in 'getting...

Welcome to the Murder Mitten Kitten Book Club — where we explore meowder and mayhem one book at a time. Each episode we dive into thrilling reads, share honest book reviews, and chat about the characters, twists, and clues that kept us hooked. From Claw & Order moments to cozy cat chats, we explore one suspenseful story at a time. Grab your favorite drink, curl up with a book, and join us as we unravel crime, secrets, and suspense… murder mitten kitten-style.

Gaslight Ghost Stories and Victorian Murders is a haunting audio drama podcast filled with classic ghost stories, gothic horror, Victorian mysteries, true crime, supernatural suspense, haunted houses, cursed objects, restless spirits, and chilling tales of murder, madness, revenge, and the macabre. Step into the fog-shrouded streets, candlelit parlors, lonely graveyards, and crumbling manor houses of the Victorian era, where ghosts whisper from beyond the veil, specters seek justice, and the living are never quite safe from the dead. These atmospheric stories are perfect for listeners who love...

April, 1865 -- The war ended and throughout the Northern States joy and relief reigned. Then, less than a week later, a thunderbolt: the president was dead -- struck down by an assassin's bullet. Could this have been the mad act of a single demented actor? Or was there a wider conspiracy to be rooted out? At this dark moment of national confusion, rage and despair, would the provisions of the Constitution and the procedures of established law be able to deal with the crisis -- or would extralegal methods be needed? Summary by Delmar H. Dolbier

To distract himself from his fear of flying, Hercule Poirot observes his fellow passengers on the noon flight from Le Bourget to Croydon. On his right sits a pretty young woman, clearly very aware of the handsome man opposite her; ahead of him is a nervous aristocrat and her maid; and across the...

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been recognized as the first detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination". C. Auguste Dupin is a man in Paris who solves the mystery of the brutal murder of two women. Numerous witnesses heard a suspect, though no one agrees on what language was spoken. At the murder scene, Dupin finds a hair that does not appear to be human. Writing the first true detective in fiction, Poe's Dupin originated many literary conventions which would be used in future fictional...

Lieutenant Valcour must solve the murder of a man who was murdered twice! At 8:34 P.M. the body of Mr. Endicott is first discovered. By midnight the corpse had been revived with a shot of adrenalin. By one o'clock A.M. he had been murdered again. There are many suspects and more than enough false trails. Follow along the timeline as Lt. Valcour uses his experience and intuitions in an attempt to determine who might be responsible. In 1931 a movie starring William "Hopalong Cassidy" Boyd as Lt. Valcour was released to an anxious public. - Summary by Roger Melin

The Big Midget is the hit of the show in Jake Justus's night club, until someone puts an abrupt end to the Midget. Why were eleven unmatched silk stockings used as a noose? Who conked Jake when he got on the killer's trail? John J. Malone finds all the answers with the energetic and hilarious assistance of Jake Justus and the beautiful Helene. - Summary by Pocket Book edition, back cover, 1948

A classic English murder mystery story, set in the legal center of London draws the reluctant attention of a journalist as he makes his way home after a long night on the job. But his newshound instincts kick in. Who is the elderly man? What was he doing at the law chambers in the middle of the night? Why had someone seen fit to strike him on the back of the head? As this convoluted tale weaves its way from London to Cornwall to Yorkshire and back to London, it will keep you guessing until the end.

Set in the picturesque wilds of a Midwestern resort town at the height of the tourist season, Sister Simon’s Murder case begins with the murder of a terrified elderly lady, Dannie Grear. But what was she so afraid of? And who is the killer who keeps attacking anyone he thinks may know too much? The opinionated local police ran into one obstacle after another in their attempts to find the elusive killer. But the menace was effectively removed by the independent investigation of Sister Simon, a very proper nun who had learned from her policeman father never to take anything for granted in a ...

Freeman Wills Crofts was part of the golden age of detective fiction, along with the likes of Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler. His most famous creation, Inspector Joseph French of Scotland Yard, appeared in more than 30 novels between 1924 and 1957. Fellow golden age author Raymond Chandler described Crofts as "the soundest builder of them all”, and Agatha Christie included a parody of French in a 1929 collection of short stories. In this story, cinema box office cashiers are dying in mysterious circumstances. With few clues and little time, will Inspector French succeed in capturing ...