Fiction - Mystery & Detective - Traditional

The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is based on the supposedly real-life exploits of the Molly Maguires and Pinkerton agent James McParland. The story was first published in the Strand Magazine between...

A Study in Scarlet By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing his new character of Sherlock Holmes, who later became one of the most famous literary detective characters. He wrote the story in 1886,...

America's bloody Civil War is over, leaving a legacy of bitterness, repercussions, intrigues, and many forms of villainy, not all acted out on the American continent. When the last ship of the old Confederacy docks in Liverpool, England, in 1865, the mysterious, humpbacked Mr....

Miss Loveday Brooke was one of the of the very first fictional female detectives -- an unheard-of profession for a woman in Victorian London. This volume collects seven of her classic adventures: "The Black Bag Left on a Door-Step," "The Murder at Troyte's Hill,"...

Return to classic detective fiction with Earl Derr Biggers' "The House Without a Key," a captivating mystery set against the exotic backdrop of Honolulu, Hawaii. This meticulously prepared republication invites you to step back in time and immerse yourself in a traditional police procedural,...

Dive into the intricate world of classic detective fiction with John Rhode's "The Murders in Praed Street." This meticulously prepared edition revives a timeless tale of crime and suspense, showcasing the brilliance of Lancelot Priestley, the quintessential amateur sleuth. Set against a backdrop of...

Delve into the brilliant mind of Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie's "Poirot Investigates," a collection of captivating short stories showcasing the detective's unparalleled skill for solving the most baffling crimes. Follow the meticulously observant Poirot as he untangles webs of deceit, uncovers hidden motives,...

Set in the backwoods of West Virginia during the late 1800s, this collection of short mysteries features the enigmatic Uncle Abner, a layman detective who uses his deep knowledge of human nature and insightful observations to solve crimes that confound local authorities. Post's writing...

In the 19th century, when the British Empire was approaching its zenith, the Victorians began to believe that, with their power and their fabulous wealth, they could do anything. Certain gentlemen became convinced that they could indeed do anything...and get away with it. A...

'Brett performs his magic on the traditional cozy, making the frame rock with laughter at human foibles and quake with well-placed surprises' - Booklist Starred Review The genteel game of Real Tennis takes a murderous twist in Simon Brett's witty and entertaining new Fethering...

The Colonel returns, in an atmospheric village mystery from best-selling author Margaret Mayhew In his time living in the peaceful village of Frog's End, the Colonel has learned that although the place might look as lively as a stagnant pond, beneath the surface there...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Author: Matthew NunesISBN-10: 1952439965ISBN-13: 9781952439964Publisher: Moonshine Cove Publishing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/12/2025Pages: 270Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.61d

Author: Paul DoironISBN-10: 1250864453ISBN-13: 9781250864451Publisher: Minotaur BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2026Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.25h x 6.12w x 1.00d

The Unique Hamlet is a masterful pastiche that captures the spirit of Sherlock Holmes. Tasked with uncovering the mystery behind a supposed lost version of Shakespeare's play, Holmes and Watson delve into a world of forgeries, greed, and cunning adversaries. This engaging tale combines...

FRAUD, MURDER, AND MAYHEM Dean Wilson's sister Linda vanished four years ago, around the same time as millions of pounds of investors' money disappeared from the company she worked for. IS SHE DEAD AND GONE? Then Dean is charged with assault in a nightclub...

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his famous detective and illustrated by Sidney Paget. The 1939 film starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce was based on the stage play by William Gillette and was...

"What type of skulduggery is the Master Mind contemplating this time?" That is the question put to Jimmy Strange by his long-suffering girlfriend Sandra. But the answer always depends on which type of criminals Jimmy is pitting his wits against. Whether they are poisoners,...

"The year was 1900, the place was London, and the night, an unusually warm one for September, began and ended with horrors. I was caught up in them almost without warning as I turned into a narrow, poorly lit, cobbled lane and instinctively slowed...

This epic of class, ambition, and murder in the early twentieth century is "[a] masterpiece...America's Crime and Punishment" (Kirkus Reviews). Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy is the story of a weak-willed young man who is both a villain and a victim of the valueless,...

In this exclusive authorized collection of short crime stories from the Queen of Mystery, Poirot must solve twelve dangerous, demanding, and positively ingenious cases. Now with a beautiful new series look! In appearance, Hercule Poirot hardly resembles the ancient Greek hero who is his...

In this exclusive authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, Hercule Poirot is called on to investigate the murder of a brother and sister. Now with a beautiful new series look!When Cora Lansquenet is savagely murdered, the extraordinary remark she had made the previous...

Author: David PutnamISBN-10: 1685128629ISBN-13: 9781685128623Publisher: Level Best BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2025Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

A perfect detective for our time and for all time."--Stephen Fry"One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century... a delight."--Daily MailDetective Sargeant George Cross returns to solve the case of a mangled body on a construction site and uncover a...

A perfect detective for our time and for all time."--Stephen Fry"One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century... a delight."--Daily MailDetective Sargeant George Cross investigates the suspicious death of a young woman in the third propulsive novel in Tim Sullivan's...

Author: Louise PennyISBN-10: 1420528750ISBN-13: 9781420528756Publisher: Large Print PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2025Format: PaperbackLarge Print

In Behind the Curtain, the third thrilling installment of the Charlie Chan mysteries, Honolulu's most astute detective is drawn into a web of intrigue, betrayal, and murder on the mainland. When a famous stage actress is found dead during a rehearsal-curtains drawn, screams muffled,...

"Death waits in the shadows of paradise..."In The Black Camel, the third thrilling installment of Earl Derr Biggers' beloved Charlie Chan mystery series, the idyllic island of Honolulu becomes the stage for a chilling murder. When glamorous Hollywood actress Shelah Fane is found dead...

"The murder is by arsenic; and although the number of suspects is strictly limited the construction is so ingenious that to attain the correct solution of the problem requires all the reader's concentration; to skip is fatal." Times Literary Supplement, 1938John Waterhouse has died...

Sergeant Hamish Macbeth returns to protect his sleepy Scottish village of Lochdubh in the latest mystery in M.C. Beaton's beloved, New York Times bestselling series. It is February in Lochdubh and a cold spell with rain and sleet keep Hamish and Davey more than...

Here are ten more traditional tales spanning Sherlock Holmes's illustrious career.Beginning with "The Matter of the Missing Mortician," which London's greatest detective solves without ever leaving his Baker Street sitting room to "The Conundrum of the Disputed Canvas," which brings Holmes to Richmond Hill...

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket A cryptic warning arrives too late-by the time it's decoded, a man is already dead. Drawn into the eerie mystery at Birlstone Manor, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson uncover a tangled web of deception, double identities, and a...

A killer storm is brewing-and it's not just the hurricane.As Category 5 Hurricane Willard barrels toward the Cayman Islands, underwater photographer Fin Fleming is determined to protect her family and friends. But when the skies clear, Fin discovers a dead woman aboard her brother...

"Readers will hope this marks the start of a long-running series" - Publishers Weekly Starred Review Introducing Irish-born cop turned private investigator Tom Collins in the first of a brand-new historical mystery series. February, 1922. Hollywood is young but already mired in scandal. When...

In 1910, American author and social critic Jack London began writing The Assassination Bureau, Ltd., a work that he never completed. Now, thanks to the recently discovered manuscript of Dr. John Watson, we know why. The early part of London's book describes a secret...

As far as New Yorker Carol Spencer is concerned, the war has spoiled everything. She and Don had been engaged for years and were on the verge of marriage when he was shot down in the South Pacific, leaving Carol on the verge of...

His Last Bow is a collection of eight Sherlock Holmes stories including: The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge The Adventure of the Cardboard Box The Adventure of the Red Circle The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans The Adventure of the Dying Detective The Disappearance of...

International bestselling author Jean-Luc Bannalec's Commissaire Georges Dupin and his team head to Breton paradise in An Island of Suspects.An August heat wave has all of Brittany in its grasp, and the only chance to cool down for Commissaire Georges Dupin is his daily...

In Agatha Christie's classic detective novel, "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," the tranquility of a small village is shattered by a shocking crime. Renowned detective Hercule Poirot, drawn into the investigation, must unravel a web of secrets and deceptions to uncover the truth behind...

Second in the acclaimed Geoffrey Chaucer mystery series,Author: Mary DevlinISBN-10: 0595264026ISBN-13: 9780595264025Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2003Pages: 332Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d

Caught in the Net is a suspenseful tale of crime and deception by Émile Gaboriau, a pioneer of detective fiction. The story delves into a labyrinth of lies, hidden motives, and moral dilemmas as the characters struggle against forces both external and within themselves....

Author: Ann CleevesISBN-10: 1420529749ISBN-13: 9781420529746Publisher: Thorndike Press Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/29/2025Format: HardcoverLarge Print

Author: Elizabeth GeorgeISBN-10: 1420526731ISBN-13: 9781420526738Publisher: Thorndike Press Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/29/2025Format: HardcoverLarge Print

A new series from the New York Times bestselling author of the J.J. Graves Mystery Series...Mabel McCoy, a young and widowed tea shop owner in the quaint coastal town of Grimm Island, South Carolina, finds her life as calm as a perfectly steeped cup...

What hidden dangers lurk beneath Minnetonka's polished surface of wealth and privilege?The Murder in Minnesota investigative team of retired attorney Dante Finch, his daughter, Podcaster Annabelle Masterson, ex-detective Jacob Archer, and attorney Jerry Tavington, set out to clear the name of billionaire Martin Triton,...

A hat left behind. A man dead in his seat. And a theater full of secrets. In the heart of Manhattan, at the prestigious Roman Theater, a packed house is stunned when a well-dressed man is found murdered during a performance-his only trace a...

Jackson Clay was always good at finding things. Now, having paid his debt to society, he'll find his way back.Tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains on Virginia's western border is a mysterious, reclusive retreat. The locals and outsiders call it 'Happyland' for the pastel-...

A brutal string of ritualistic killings terrorizes a city already shaken by economic and political turmoil in this chilling new historical mystery from C. S. Harris, USA Today bestselling author of Who Will Remember. London, 1816: When a notorious young aristocrat is burned alive...

Canary is the raucous, harrowing, deeply engaging tale of an irreverent investigator exploring a social ill, perhaps at her own expense... This is serious entertainment. --"Canary introduces Detective Winifred 'Freddie' Dauer, a complex cop battling life-and-death stakes both in her fractured mind and on...

The brilliant Belgian detective rings in the New Year with a chilling murder investigation on a Greek island in this all-new holiday mystery from Sophie Hannah, author of Hercule Poirot's Silent Night.New Year's Eve, 1932. Hercule Poirot and Inspector Edward Catchpool arrive on the...