Fiction - Mystery & Detective - Traditional

A Duet by Arthur Conan Doyle is a novella that tells the story of two musicians, a pianist and a violinist, who fall in love and decide to tour together. The pianist, Pauline, is a talented and ambitious young woman who dreams of becoming...

Out here, in the quaint ceaseless calm of an English vil-lage, it is hard to imagine a life beyond. From the outside, everything seems to make sense. Everything has its place.My friends are open and unsuspecting. There is none of the natural suspicion of...

Step into the world of aristocratic crime-solving with Dorothy L. Sayers' "Lord Peter views the body," a collection of captivating short stories featuring the inimitable Lord Peter Wimsey. This master of English detective fiction, an amateur sleuth with a sharp mind and an even...

Dive into the intricate world of "Unravelled Knots," a collection of compelling detective stories by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. This volume, steeped in the atmosphere of early 20th-century English fiction, offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era. Known for her skill in crafting historical...

Step into the intricate world of crime and deduction with Philip MacDonald's "The Rasp," a classic of detective fiction. Anthony Gethryn, the astute and observant investigator, finds himself embroiled in a complex murder investigation, navigating a labyrinth of clues and suspects. This meticulously prepared...

Delve into the unsettling world of Oliver Onions's "The Debit Account," a chilling collection of short stories exploring the darkest corners of the supernatural. This meticulously prepared edition brings classic horror fiction back to life, offering readers a masterclass in suspense and atmosphere. Onions,...

Delve into the thrilling world of detective work with "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge," a classic mystery from the master of suspense, Arthur Conan Doyle. This meticulously prepared edition brings you a captivating short story featuring elements of traditional detective fiction and amateur sleuthing....

In this classic mystery, two strangers find themselves drawn together by fate on Christmas Eve, embarking on a hair-raising adventure that leads them from London to the snowy wilds of Scotland in pursuit of a mysterious and dangerous foe. With its fast-paced plot, vivid...

This charming novel tells the story of Vicky Van, a young woman who inherits a fortune from her father. With her newfound wealth, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and romance. The author's witty prose and engaging characters make this book an enjoyable...

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (April 1, 1875-February 10, 1932) was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Over 160 films have been made of his novels, more than any other...

A glass of poison, a dead woman in Piccadilly, and a trail of clues only the sharpest detective can unravel. The Piccadilly Murder is a brilliant mystery written by a master craftsman, Anthony Berkeley-creator of the legendary sleuth Roger Sheringham. This classic British whodunit...

Cain's Jawbone is not a novel you read. It is a puzzle you confront.Originally published in 1934, this legendary literary challenge was devised by Edward Powys Mathers, writing as Torquemada. The book consists of one hundred pages printed entirely out of order. The reader's...

A landmark of classic American mystery and early psychological suspense, The Door by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a gripping tale of secrets, fear, and the dangerous illusions of domestic safety. Set in a quiet household where routine masks hidden tensions, the novel begins with...

A deadly puzzle unfolds in the grand tradition of Golden Age detective fiction in Peril at Cranbury Hall by John Rhode-an ingenious, atmospheric mystery featuring the brilliant Dr. Lancelot Priestley.When a sudden death shocks the quiet English countryside, whispers of accident and misfortune hide...

A cornerstone of Golden Age detective fiction, Mystery Mile by Margery Allingham introduces readers to the early adventures of Albert Campion, one of classic mystery's most distinctive detectives.What begins as a case of mistaken identity soon spirals into a dangerous web of crime, deception,...

A cornerstone of Golden Age detective fiction, Mystery Mile by Margery Allingham introduces readers to the early adventures of Albert Campion, one of classic mystery's most distinctive detectives.What begins as a case of mistaken identity soon spirals into a dangerous web of crime, deception,...

An astounding crime was committed at Woodlawn Amusement Park in Philadelphia. On a hot, busy Sunday in August, a beautiful young girl sat huddled in one of the cars of the 'Thrills in the Dark' scenic railway roller coaster. When the guard tried to...

Dr. Priestley's Quest by John Rhode is a masterful Golden Age detective novel that showcases the intellectual brilliance and methodical reasoning that define classic British mystery fiction at its finest.When a baffling crime presents contradictions no ordinary investigation can resolve, Dr. Lancelot Priestley-eminent mathematician...

Dr. Priestley Investigates by John Rhode is a classic Golden Age detective novel that delivers everything readers love about traditional British mystery fiction: a baffling crime, meticulous clues, and a brilliantly logical detective who plays fair with the reader.At the center of this classic...

Cicely Disappears is a masterful example of the Golden Age mystery, showcasing Anthony Berkeley at his most psychologically incisive and quietly subversive. Blending the elegance of classic British detective fiction with sharp social observation, this vintage crime novel offers a whodunit that is as...

A case of industrial theft (papers valuable for national defense) stymies young George Annesley, working for his uncle, Sir Victor Grahame of Scotland Yard. George's fortuitous inheritance of an unprofitable estate in the Midlands offers a chance to keep all of his suspects within...

Katherine could imagine the headlines all too well...DEATH ON POSSETT ISLANDWELL-KNOWN PLAYWRIGHT FOUND DEAD ON CHRISTMAS TREEDimpson McCabe--Dimpsie--has invited all of his closest friends of the theatre world to join him for Christmas at his castle on a private island a few hours' drive...

The largest theatre production in Inverness history. A deadly shooting of the show's star in the final act. Can Macleod rise above the showbiz rumour and bitterness to find the killer in the troupe?Attending the largest production in Inverness theatre history, DCI Macleod is...

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE SERIES. MEET BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED VILLAGE POLICEMAN.Perfect for fans of James Herriot, T.E. Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read."It's original, it's funny . . . one of life's little pleasures." Yorkshire PostWhat does the future...

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE SERIES. MEET BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED VILLAGE POLICEMAN. Perfect for fans of James Herriot, T.E. Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read. "It's original, it's funny . . . one of life's little pleasures." Yorkshire Post FRAYED...

When classic vintages and deadly toxins don't mix, it's a recipe for murder!Harlan travels home to visit his ailing uncle. The family estate, Thane Vineyards, located in the secluded Anderson Valley, once founded on pride and tradition, has become plagued with secrets and shady...

The private-eye business was slow, so Anthony Rome went skin diving. But instead of treasure he found a young blonde's body-nude, her feet embedded in a block of cement. She had last been seen at a party thrown by high society beauty Gretchen Forrest,...

From International Bestselling Author Liliana Hart...Renowned for her razor-sharp suspense and unflinching exploration of human darkness, Hart crafts a relentless thriller that will enthrall fans of gritty crime dramas and intricate whodunits, plunging coroner J.J. Graves into a deadly conspiracy where greed and power...

Welcome to Kristine Kathryn Rusch's and Dean Wesley Smith's writing home world. Science Fiction. Stories from their most acclaimed and famous series pack these pages, making it a stuffed tome that will dazzle science fiction fans of all types. Detectives on the moon, historical...

EVIL HAS A NEW FACEIt's been one year since the horrific murders of Stormer Hill, and the events of that time continue to resonate with Detective Constable Tom Nolan. In an attempt to find the second killer, known only as the Ragman, Nolan joins...

The rich landowner Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in the park of his manor surrounded by the grim moor of Dartmoor, in the county of Devon. His death seems to have been caused by a heart attack, but the victim's best friend, Dr....

The Pit-Prop Syndicate, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future...

From USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman!Then he was goneZachary Goldman just wants to put everything that happened to him that night at the hands of a monster behind him forever. But when Heather, his estranged sister, asks for his help in bringing her...

First published in 1890, The Sign of Four is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's second book starring legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. The story is complex, involving a secret between four ex-cons from India and a hidden treasure. More complex than the first Holmes novel, The...

When a well-known judge is found dead in a police cell and a sinister discovery is made on the 1.40 train into London weeks later, court missionary Robert Elliott and surgeon Tom Sharpe are plunged into a dangerous mystery of wartime espionage and corruption....

Volume two of this Chesterton collection-enter Father Brown Gilbert Keith Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers of the twentieth century. He put his mind and pen to a broad spectrum of subjects including theology, poetry, biography, journalism and philosophy. Great writers...

The final volume of the special Leonaur six volume Chesterton mystery collection Gilbert Keith Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers of the twentieth century. He put his mind and pen to a broad spectrum of subjects including theology, poetry, biography, journalism...

Here is the first of the "lost" diaries of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, written in 1878 while he was a nineteen-year-old student at the University of Edinburgh Medical School. This rollicking story of high adventure begins with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as the clerk...

A mysterious murder faces border patrol agent Tracker Dodds as he assumes control of the first Prisoner of War camp in the United States under a mandate from the Department of Justice. It's a hot summer day in 1942 when he enters Fort Stanton...

Agatha Christie was a 20th century crime fiction novelist. Many of her stories feature the characters Miss Jane Marple or Hercule Poirot. Miss Christie is considered the best selling writer of books of all time. Her works are outsold only by Shakespeare and the...

Edgar Wallace's 1931 novel "The Devil Man" is the mysterious and thrilling story of Charles Pearce, an small, unnerving, musician, gifted but terribly boastful. Woman can't resist him, but they don't know the real Pearce. Full of dispense, action and amusing characters, "The Devil...

For cinema projectionist Sid Elbridge, it seems that things can't get much worse. First, circumstantial evidence has made him the prime suspect in the police investigation of a robbery at the cinema where he works. Secondly, his fiancée Vera has been horribly killed in...

The happy camaraderie of the Porthcove Studios holiday hotel is shattered by the arrival of the misanthropic George Bullard. The unpleasant Bullard goes out of his way to taunt and annoy both staff and fellow artist guests. So when he's found brutally murdered, everyone...

Asher was just learning how to be normal when the police came for him. They arrested him for murder. He was innocent, but all the evidence said otherwise. And his wild history as a Hollywood bad boy didn't help. An old friend was dead,...

Murder: Guaranteed to ruin a perfectly good honeymoon. When Miranda French finally emerges from a few days of connubial bliss with her new husband in an East Anglia inn, she eagerly checks out the local shops......and stumbles over a body. A mutilated body. The...

First published in 1892, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the first and greatest of the short story collections written by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring his famous detective. The twelve Sherlock Holmes adventures included in this anthology: A Scandal in Bohemia, The Adventure of...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARTIN EDWARDS Ted Lyte, amateur thief, has chosen an isolated house by the coast for his first robbery. But Haven House is no ordinary country home. While hunting for silverware to steal, Ted stumbles upon a locked room containing seven...

Step into the world of aristocratic crime-solving with Dorothy L. Sayers' "Lord Peter views the body," a collection of captivating short stories featuring the inimitable Lord Peter Wimsey. This master of English detective fiction, an amateur sleuth with a sharp mind and an even...

Delve into the intricate world of "The Layton Court Mystery" by Anthony Berkeley, a classic of detective fiction. When a crime shatters the peace of the English countryside, the police investigation begins. But amateur sleuth Roger Sheringham, with his keen intellect and unconventional methods,...

A classic of detective fiction, "The Viaduct Murder" by Ronald A. Knox presents a compelling investigation into a perplexing crime. This meticulously prepared edition revives a timeless story of murder and intrigue, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century police...