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The Ancient Ones are coming to consume our world, and only the bold investigators of Arkham Horror stand in their way in this chilling collection of eldritch novellas.

Lady Molly of Scotland Yard is a collection of short stories about Molly Robertson-Kirk, an early fictional female detective. First published in 1910, Orczy's female detective was the precursor of the lay sleuth who relies on brains rather than brawn. As well as being one of the first novels to feature a female detective as the main character, Orczy's outstandingly successful and brilliant police officer preceded her real-life female counterparts by a decade.

Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. Here, fudge-making and quaffing real ale in the local pub are matched by an undercurrent of passion, jealousy, hatred and murder - laced with a welcome dose of humour. This compilation contains episodes 7-9. "Sweet Revenge." Alfie is back in London - but even a wild social whirl with his best friend Oscar can't disguise the fact that he misses Bunburry. And then a cry for help reaches him - Liz and Marge are in trouble, and Alfie races back.

Charleston attorney Hanna Walsh finds her life in emotional and financial ruin when her husband's ties to a ruthless stranger unleashes a spiraling cascade of betrayal and murder in this twisting story of treachery and shattered dreams.

Detective stories existed for centuries before the concept of the detective itself—amateur or professional— was fully formulated, and tales of mystery and intrigue have been thrilling readers since ancient times. The Lock and Key Library is the classic overview of the history of the mystery genre, at once a rousing listen for fans of the unsolved and unknown as well as an essential literary resource for those seeking to understand the roots of modern pulp fiction. This volume is sure to delight and enthrall armchair detectives and fans of classic mysteries alike.

Following the success of Paris Noir, the Akashic Noir Series has expanded to include the famously diverse and sometimes controversial suburbs of this legendary city.

There is no better hiding place for clues - or red herrings - than inside the pages of a book. With Martin Edwards as librarian and guide, delve into an irresistible stack of tales perfect for every book lover and armchair sleuth, featuring much-loved Golden Age detectives such as Nigel Strangeways, Philip Trent and Detective Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn. But listeners should be warned that the most riveting tales often conceal the deadliest of secrets.

August Gottlieb Meißner war nicht nur Jurist oder Begründer der deutschen Kriminalerzählung im 18.Jahrhundert, sondern er war auch Professor für antike Literatur und Verfasser dicker historischer Bücher über England. Die hier vertonten 10 Justizgeschichten stammen aus der Feder von Henry Fielding, dem Autor des "Tom Jones" und sehr viel berühmteren Pendant zu unserem Meißner. Sie sind übersetzt in eine reiche deutsche Sprache und glänzen ebenso wie die Vorgänger aus dieser Reihe in Originalität und Frische.

Acclaimed as 'the most thoroughly European of British crime writers' (Guardian), Nicolas Freeling was well known for his novels featuring Dutch sleuth Van der Valk and French policeman Henri Castang. Included in this collection are six stories showcasing both detectives, as well as a bonus programme exploring Van der Valk and his creator.

Catorce nuevas y originales historias, cada una de ellas emplazada en uno de los barrios más característicos de Barcelona, con catorce puntos de vista completamente distintos, todas ellas escritas por los más destacados escritores españoles y catalanes del género negro.

Parker DuPont is a family man, with a wife, three children, and sister. As happens to many men Parker’s age, he faces the mid-life thing, and decides he wants to hang his own shingle, rather than spend the next 20-plus years as a St. Petersburg police detective. Private investigator sounds very appealing, and so off he goes into the private world to become his own boss. Welcome to his world.

Every town has its secrets, but no one has a secret like hers. Amber Blackwood, lifelong resident of Edgehill, Oregon, has earned a reputation for being a semi-reclusive odd duck. Her store The Quirky Whisker is full of curiosities, from extremely potent sleepy teas and ever-burning candles to kids' toys that seem to run endlessly without the aid of batteries. The people of Edgehill think of the Quirky Whisker as an integral part of their feline-obsessed town, but most give Amber herself a wide berth.

Großmeister der Spannungsliteratur, ungekrönter König des Politthrillers und internationaler Bestsellerautor - Frederick Forsyth ist ein Mann der Superlative. Dass er auch die kleine literarische Form überzeugend beherrscht, beweist eindrucksvoll sein neues Buch. Ob Forsyth von einem Staranwalt erzählt, der ganz eigene Vorstellungen von Gerechtigkeit hat und vor eigenwilligen Maßnahmen nicht zurückschreckt, oder von höchst unfeinen Gepflogenheiten in der feinen Kunstwelt...

Krimi-Fans aufgepasst! Gleich 4 spannende Kriminalromane von Bestseller-Autor Jacques Berndorf in einer Krimi-Box! Mit dabei sind abwechslungsreiche Kriminalstorys über einen kaltblütigen Mord an einen Kölner Industriellen, eine Schießerei am Düsseldorfer Flughafen und einen Bunker in den Weinbergen an der Ahr, sowie die packende Geschichte eines resignierten Journalisten, der nicht mehr viel zu verlieren hat...

For the first time, The Secret Royals uncovers the remarkable relationship between the Royal Family and the intelligence community, from the reign of Queen Victoria to the death of Princess Diana. In an enthralling narrative, Richard J. Aldrich and Rory Cormac show how the British secret...

This book contains 71 'minute mysteries' featuring Professor Fordney. Each mystery poses you, the listener, a question, a mystery to solve and then after a pause gives you the answer. Solve the mystery, identify the murderer, work with the professor to solve crime. A fun and interactive way to enjoy audio mysteries.

Very British - drei Cherringham-Hörbücher in einem Band! Folge 31: Ein jähes Ende. Drei Mädchen und ein großes Abenteuer: Die Wanderung zum Abschluss der Highschool hat Tradition in Cherringham. Auch Holly, Amy und Jasmine beschließen, fünf Tage lang durch die dichten Wälder der Cotswolds zu wandern und nachts unter dem Sternenhimmel zu zelten. Doch dann verschwindet eines der Mädchen mitten in der Nacht und wird am nächsten Morgen tot aufgefunden. Zunächst sieht alles nach einem schrecklichen Unfall aus. Doch Jack und Sarah sind davon nicht überzeugt.

From the authors of the best-selling series "Cherringham". This compilation contains episodes 1-3. "A shot in the dark": Sussex, England, 1929. Mydworth is a sleepy English market town just 50 miles from London. But things are about to liven up there considerably, when young Sir Harry Mortimer returns home from his government posting in Cairo, with his unconventional American wife - Kat Reilly. "A little Night murder": A young poacher is found shot dead in the woods of a grand estate near Mydworth. A sad accident it would seem.

"El ojo de vidrio y otras maravillas" es una colección de cuentos publicada por Hugo Burel con la editorial Santillana en Uruguay en 1997. En ella asistimos a un catálogo de las obsesiones del autor, desde su prosa parca a la vez que ágil al gusto por ahondar en la psicología de sus personajes sin dejar de lado un cierto toque de intriga.

Auf dieser einzigartigen Ausgabe spricht Klaus-Peter Wolf die von Fans ausgewählten Publikumslieblinge seiner Ostfriesenkrimis und macht damit seinen Hörerinnen und Hörern ein ganz besonderes Geschenk. Das Wiederhören mit den beliebtesten Figuren der Ostfriesenkrimis ist ein Muss für Fans und ein ideales Geschenk. Die Songs von Liedermacherin Bettina Göschl, die für eine maritime Krimistimmung sorgen, bilden den musikalischen Rahmen dieser beeindruckenden HörErlebnisse.