Fiction - Mystery & Detective - Traditional

Undertakers know a lot of things... Carrie Lisbon knows how to dress a body, what kinds of flowers to use in funerary tributes, and which embalming preparations are best. What she doesn't know is how to navigate the social strata of Hope Bridge, the...

Pignon Scorbion is back for the second installment in his bestselling and award-winning historical mystery series! Perfect for fans of Hercule Poirot and Enola Holmes.A delightful day in 1910 at the Haxford Spring Fair turns horrifying and deadly when a balloonist plummets to the...

The Miners Title and Trust is typically dead quiet, having gone bankrupt. Then, late one evening, the bank's blind president, Blake Hadfield, plummets eight stories to his death in the building's lobby. The only witnesses are the security guard and Blake's estranged wife, who...

Following the loss of his sight in World War I, ex-intelligence officer Duncan Maclain honed his other senses and, with the help of his two German Shepherds, became one of the most successful and well-known private investigators in New York City, picking up on...

The smoking room on a transatlantic cruise ship is bound to be a hotbed of activity -- but it's less common for it to be the site of a murder. Yet, when the lights flicker aboard the luxury Meganaut, making its way from New...

The smoking room on a transatlantic cruise ship is bound to be a hotbed of activity -- but it's less common for it to be the site of a murder. Yet, when the lights flicker aboard the luxury Meganaut, making its way from New...

"Readers who enjoy British procedurals will find this multidimensional, multigenerational case very satisfying." --BooklistThe magnificent Dungeon House and gardens overlook Cumbria's remote western coast with its mix of beaches, dunes, and fells, Roman ruins, and nuclear plant. Twenty years ago, the wealthy Whiteleys called...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Like an assortment of presents under a Christmas tree, there's something for everyone in this Yule-themed reprint anthology in the British Library Crime Classics series from Edwards." --Publishers WeeklyChristmas is a mysterious, as well as...

Sift out the clues with Gwen. A nut allergy almost turns deadly at Milford's daffodil festival. When former kindergarten teacher Gwendolyn Strong starts delving into the elderly woman's claim that someone is trying to kill her, little does she realize that the killer won't...

Can Gwen Strong solve a 50-year-old homicide? How about two? When two dead bodies are found behind a fake wall in the basement of a pre-civil war era mansion, the grisly discovery rocks the world of centenarian Emelina Bidwell who believes her nephew and...

Everything Gwendolyn Strong learned about solving mysteries, she learned in kindergartenOne deceased groom-to-be. One dead-end clue. One last chance at redemption. Gwendolyn Strong feels lost outside the classroom. And at loose ends after retiring, the ex-kindergarten teacher longs for the excitement her stable marriage...

November 1940. As dawn begins to break, blackout regulations are rendered pointless by a car burning fiercely near the Regent's Canal in Camden Town, north London. In the burnt-out vehicle police find the charred remains of a body. The victim is Les Latham, a...

Robert B. Parker's PI Sunny Randall's case hits close to home in her latest thrilling investigation. PI Sunny Randall owes a favor. Her landlord and former client, famous novelist Melanie Joan Hall, is being threatened and blackmailed, and it is up to Sunny and...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK - "A heartwarming mystery with a lovable oddball at its center" (Real Simple), this cozy whodunit introduces a one-of-a-kind heroine who will steal your heart. FINALIST FOR THE EDGAR(R) AWARD - "The...

October, 1931: an anonymous telegram summons the Reverend Lucian Shaw, country parson and former army chaplain, to the deathbed of his elderly uncle in the remote Scottish Highlands. On the London to Inverness night train, Shaw chances to meet a private investigator who is...

Do you like eccentric characters? Rural settings? Weird crimes? Welcome to the world of Bobby Wing, Constable, Fence Viewer, Animal Control Officer and Deputy Fire Warden of Skedaddle Gore, Maine. To quote Bobby, "the job only pays minimum wage and mileage but it isn't...

The Sherlockian, the magazine that the indefatigable Holmesian, Kelvin I. Jones, edited in the mid-1980s for publication by Magico Magazine, is re-published in one volume. New material includes essays and stories by leading Sherlockians in the UK, USA and Canada. Contributors included in the...

Six more tales of Sherlock Holmes... 'The Torso At Highgate Cemetery' I watched as the policeman took out a notebook and read from an open page. He spoke in a whisper. Inspector Lestrade's face turned ashen. He turned towards me, looking grim. 'The Mystery...

"I am Neb-Heka-Ra... I declaim now that my curse shall fall upon he who disturbs my rest. I call upon the Gods to witness and avenge such impiety..."A trio of bizarre deaths, starting with that of a renowned surgeon, sends Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John...

From USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman!Everybody has secrets.And Zachary's family was no different.When his younger brother Tyrrell goes missing, PI Zachary Goldman is anxious to find him before something bad happens to him. Or is it already too late?The last missing person case...

Robbers and Cops is the story of two downtrodden Steinbeckian characters, their descent into criminality, and the determined efforts of law enforcement to bring them to justice. - As reviewed by Love To ReadA fascinating odyssey of complex characters-robbers and cops that spans five...

Murder is on the menu - A celebrity chef poisoned A bay town reeling A sleuth pursued Real estate rule #2: How to sell a house fast-offer a drop-dead kitchen. When real estate pro Helen Morrisey's bombshell daughter, Lizzie, a popular home shopping network...

After their divorce, Visiting Nurse Melanie Bass must keep in contact with Dr. Artie Krapaneck, her philandering ex-husband, as they share custody of her beloved dog, Bruno. When she arrives at a Connecticut highway rest stop to retrieve the dog for "her week" she...

From the author of the bestselling Phryne Fisher Series comes Urn Burial, the next historical mystery featuring the sultry, sharp-as-a-whip Miss Fisher. Can she find a way to clear up a muddied murder?"Another Down Under adventure that's definitely a cut above."--BooklistLooking for a murder...

"...a beautifully-evoked sense of the Lake District and an interesting and diverse group of characters. Martin Edwards got plenty of kudos for his Harry Devlin series, and he should get even more for this one. His DCI Hannah Scarlett is a fine creation." --Peter...

Voted the top crime novel of all time by the UK Crime Writer's Association, The Daughter of Time is Josephine Tey's last and most successful book. Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold...

A London detective makes a gruesome discovery that could solve the riddle of his son's disappearance in this crime thriller series debut. Det. Sgt. Jonah Colley of the Metropolitan firearms unit has been wracked with guilt for the past ten years, ever since his...

Discover the captivating treasures buried in the British Library's archives. Largely inaccessible to the public until now, these enduring classics were written in the golden age of detective fiction."At 8 o'clock in the evening on the 8th of November, there was a terrific explosion...

Discover the captivating treasures buried in the British Library's archives. Largely inaccessible to the public until now, this classic crime novel, featuring the challenges of World War II, was written in the golden age of detective fiction."Any book by Michael Gilbert is a treat"--Daily...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"A terrifically atmospheric puzzler...the ending is a stunner...like the best Golden Age crime fiction." --Booklist STARRED review'"A man who played about on the fringes of the Black Market, who had fought for Sinn Fein, who...

'A book to delight every puzzle-suspense enthusiast'--New York TimesA suspenseful precursor to modern psychological thrillers, this classic work of crime fiction from the archives of the British Library brings the Golden Age of Murder back to life.John Wilkins meets a beautiful, irresistible girl, and...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder'Cleverly told ... brilliant character work and plotting up to the usual Symons standard.' --Observer'An intriguing puzzle centered on identity...' --Publishers WeeklyLady Wainwright presides over the gothic gloom at Belting, in mourning for her two...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder'Wilkinson deftly tacks between satirizing the stolid Ministers who get ensnared in these crimes and plotting a sturdy detective story.' --Kirkus Reviews'Through the double clamour of Big Ben and the shrill sound of the bell...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder'No one had tackled Doyce. He had been alone when he fell. He had simply folded up like a jack-knife and slipped to the ground. What had happened?'The 1939 Arsenal side is firing on all...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"This droll and inventive golden age mystery, first published in 1938, from Hull (1896-1973) offers a courtroom-based whodunit with a twist." --Publishers Weekly STARRED review'From the point of view of the nation, it's a good...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"The book fairly races along to its surprising resolution. Fans of vintage crime fiction will hope for more reissues of Hull's work." --Publishers WeeklyEdward Powell lives with his Aunt Mildred in the Welsh town of...

Discover the captivating treasures buried in the British Library's archives. Largely inaccessible to the public until now, these enduring classics were written in the golden age of detective fiction."This is the perfect volume for fans of short, high-quality, fair-play detective fiction." --Publishers Weekly"Never had...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"The intricacies of the characters' relationships and the trove of secrets Scotland Yard Inspector Macdonald uncovers make for riveting reading." --BooklistBruce Attleton dazzled London's literary scene with his first two novels--but his early promise did...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Tired of newspaper headlines that accuse cops of malfeasance or worse? Veteran editor Edwards has the perfect antidote: 15 reprints of stories from 1908 to 1966 showing English police officers at (generally) their most sterling."...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"The 'stranger in a strange land' premise works really well in this revived mystery...Bude infuses the tale with comic commentary throughout." --Booklist'Small hostilities were growing; vague jealousies were gaining strength; and far off, wasn't there...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Readers in search of escapist entertainment need look no further." --Publishers Weekly'There's more crime going on in Carey's Circus than in the whole underworld of London. Theft, immorality, blackmail--you'll find all the pretties here.'Seven Bengal...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Melville's jaunty, chatty tone gives us an insider's look at everyone connected to the theater world, including critics who recycle their reviews." --Booklist'Don't talk bunk!' said Mr Douglas. 'You can't carry on with the show...

From the author of the bestselling Phryne Fisher Series comes Urn Burial, the next historical mystery featuring the sultry, sharp-as-a-whip Miss Fisher. Can she find a way to clear up a muddied murder?"Another Down Under adventure that's definitely a cut above."--BooklistLooking for a murder...

Discover the captivating treasures buried in the British Library's archives. Largely inaccessible to the public until now, these enduring crime classics were written in the golden age of detective fiction."As with the best of such compilations, readers of classic mysteries will relish discovering unfamiliar...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"This British Library Crime Classics reissue features richly evocative settings, an appealing romantic subplot, and sly nods to other fiction, including that of the author's illustrious ancestor." --Publishers WeeklyPrince's College, Cambridge, is a peaceful and...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Readers will be rewarded with a suspenseful read, rich in setting; characters; details about WWI and its aftermath; and a horrific resolution worthy of Hitchcock." --Booklist'My friend Ellingham has persuaded me to reveal to the...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Fascinating period detail from the blackout days, a plot that keeps surprising, and contemporary crime novelist Martin Edwards' insightful introduction add to the fun." --BooklistMiss Tither, the village busybody, is not the best-loved resident of...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"[W]orthy of Agatha Christie at her fiendish plotting best." --Booklist STARRED reviewTwo classic cases featuring Detective Inspector Littlejohn.In the winter of 1940, the Home Guard unearth a skeleton on the moor above the busy town...

2018 Macavity Award winner for Best Nonfiction2018 Anthony Award nominee for Best Critical/Nonfiction BookThis book tells the story of crime fiction published during the first half of the twentieth century. The diversity of this much-loved genre is breathtaking, and so much greater than many...

"The settings of train, blizzard, and the eerily welcoming home are all engrossing. Dorothy L. Sayers characterized Farjeon as 'unsurpassed for creepy skill in mysterious adventures.' This reissue proves it." --Booklist STARRED review'The horror on the train, great though it may turn out to...