"A locked-room mystery preoccupies Boucher's brilliant clerical sleuth, Sister Ursula, in this stellar entry . . . a witty satire of SF and fantasy authors." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Legendary science fiction author Fowler Foulkes may be dead, but his creation, the iconic Dr. Derringer, lives on in popular culture. Or, at least, the character would live on if not for Foulkes's predatory and greedy heir Hilary, who, during his time as the inflexi...

"Robinc" is a science fiction tale set in a future where advanced technology and artificial intelligence have changed society. The story centers on Robinc, a robotic entity with capabilities far beyond those of ordinary machines. Unlike most robots, Robinc is designed to emulate human creativity and reasoning, making it an exceptional specimen among its kind.The plot revolves around the human protagonist, a scientist who has been instrumental in creating Robinc. The scientist becomes fasci...

"Transfer Point" is a science fiction novel that delves into themes of space travel and interdimensional exploration. The story follows a group of characters as they navigate the complexities of transferring between different points in space and possibly different dimensions.The novel typically involves high-stakes adventures, scientific discoveries, and the challenges of operating in unfamiliar or altered realities. Characters may encounter strange phenomena, alien species, or novel techn...

WHEN IT COMES TO MURDER, THERE'S ALWAYS A CHOICE…The only thing more varied than how people are killed is the many, many ways people try to get away with this terrible crime. Now masterful mystery writer Dorothy Salisbury Davis brings together 23 classic stories of crime and suspense, whodunits and detective stories from some of the finest authors of the 1950s.Ross Macdonald's classic P.I. Lew Archer takes a chilling case in California, where the mob isn't ...

A Sherlock Holmes script sparks controversy and murder in Hollywood in a "most engrossing mystery" from the author of Nine Times Nine ( The New Yorker).Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of myster...

Sister Ursula, a Los Angeles nun who makes a habit of sleuthing, tackles a locked room murder in this "delightful . . . original" mystery classic ( The New York Times Book Review).Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of myste...

"The Classic Collection of Anthony Boucher" brings together a captivating selection of mystery novels and short stories from the esteemed author. Known for his ingenious plots, engaging characters, and clever twists, Boucher's works have delighted readers for decades. At the forefront of this anthology is "The Case of the Baker Street Irregulars," a thrilling mystery that pays homage to Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. Set in the world of Holmes and Watson, Boucher introduces ...

Ye Goode Olde Ghoste Storie by Anthony Boucher is a witty and unusual short story that playfully combines elements of classic ghost tales with humor and mystery. The story is written in a deliberately old-fashioned style, imitating the language and atmosphere of traditional supernatural legends. The narrative follows a mysterious haunting that takes place in an old building where strange events begin to disturb the peace of its inhabitants. Shadows move where no one stands, unexplained sou...

Vacancy with Corpse by Anthony Boucher is a witty, fast-paced mystery that combines classic detective ingenuity with the author’s trademark humor and sharp literary flair. Blending suspense with playful irony, Boucher crafts a cleverly constructed puzzle in which murder intrudes upon what should have been an ordinary and restful stay. When a seemingly harmless vacancy leads to the discovery of a corpse, an awkward situation quickly becomes a full-scale investigation. Guests and staff alike...

A collection of puzzling whodunits featuring Sister Ursula and Nick Noble, from the author of Nine Times Nine and "a fine craftsman" (Ellery Queen).Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of mystery, science fi...

Murder is nothing to sneeze at for Los Angeles private eye Fergus O'Breen, in this whodunit from "a fine craftsman" (Ellery Queen).Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. With a particula...

'A fine craftsman' Ellery QueenA cryptic telegram; a dead man; two ingenious and quite different sets of clues; and each one of the half-dozen suspects is something of an imposter . . .It was a case that staggered the imagination of everyone involved. Until detective Fergus O'Breen began to sift through the facts. And discovered that what appeared to be fact was really fiction . . . and that the real truth lay behind a whimsical legend - and another dead bo...