Just after retiring, Renz Fox can't resist interfering with the investigation of his colleague's murder. Despite promising to spend quality time shopping and visiting galleries with his lovely wife, in addition to his ex-boss's discouragement, he barrels into the case. In order to find out more, Renz talks with the police officers he used to work with. And, of course, he offers his condolences to his late colleague's girlfriend. He learns from her that the victim was having an affair with ...

The sporty twelve-year-old David Kerzner dreams of a future in which he develops the wooden box with a glass eye into what we now know as the modern television. It is 1938. At that time, his father takes him from Boston to Amsterdam, despite the growing threat of World War II. His father's more experienced business partner, a Muslim Palestinian, wisely flees Europe for Boston.In Amsterdam, the Nazi traitor Corbijn steals all the possessions of the Kerzner family. After the war, Cor...

When he is 65 years, grumpy old Harold's strenuous life grows even worse. His future may only last five years. He just got divorced, is broke and what's worse, he meets fusspot old George outside the courtroom. He too just got divorced. They rent a four bedroom flat together with dull mate Michael. Lively George decides to rob the mafia with the help of Michael. Harold does not want to steal on principle. However when Harold discovers they stole a suitcase full of newspapers instead of mon...

"I believe that every group has a fixed percentage of extremists. Though they are not recognized. Certainly not in their own ranks. Take any road, say in London or Barcelona. Surely a small portion of the inhabitants has extreme ideas. Regardless of political affiliation, skin color, or religion. So why not here, in our circle? I wonder whether the proportion is not the same everywhere. In random groups, political parties or different religions."

"How are you, Rosara? Are you enjoying the sun? Is it not too hot? Find a spot under the kali tree, the potash tree.""I do not know.""What do you not know, dear girl?""It's hot here in the sun.""I said that already, Rosara. Take a seat in the shade. I'll bring you badu badu to drink and then we'll talk. Here, your favorite wicker chair is ready. With a pillow. You're walking with difficulty. You must be brave.""Kali Boom, kali, kali? The wandu with limp l...

What if in a wood of deciduous trees with strong oaks, beeches and poplars a small pine tree looks for protection under their mature tree crowns. A topical debate with happy ending.

"How are you, Rosara? Are you enjoying the sun? Is it not too hot? Find a spot under the kali tree, the potash tree.""I do not know.""What do you not know, dear girl?""It's hot here in the sun.""I said that already, Rosara. Take a seat in the shade. I'll bring you badu badu to drink and then we'll talk. Here, your favorite wicker chair is ready. With a pillow. You're walking with difficulty. You must be brave.""Kali Boom, kali, kali? The wandu with limp l...

"You live here?" I asked as I put my bike aside and went to sit down next to him in the sun on a wooden bench.Dies pointed with his flat work hand. "Further ahead.""You're from Walcheren?""Yes," the man replied stiffly."A beautiful island," I tried.Dies turned to me and nodded thoughtfully. He looked at me with his head cocked quizzically, as if he was checking me out . He answered melancholically."Too beautiful for me."I looked around and w...

I must cross the road to see that the hillside is made up of heavy bumps of sand and stones. Interspersed with yellowed grass and thorny bushes. Playground for the poor. Deep down into the old town, with behind it the tourists and the water. I can no longer bear the hill. Not even my green strip. I have a white sheet stretched in front of the glass door of my balcony. The curtains over the windows ar closed. Why?

The Anna Katharine Green Mystery Megapack selects 35 novels and stories by the classic author, including the complete Amelia Butterworth series and the complete Violet Strange series. If you are not yet familiar with Green's work, you will soon be a fan -- she was a major influence on the development of the modern mystery story and a strong influence on Agatha Christie. (Miss Marple was modelled after Amelia Butterworth.)THAT AFFAIR NEXT DOORLOST MAN’S LANETHE CIRCULA...

In the Colorado mountain town of Glenwood Springs not far from Aspen artist/photographer Gwyn Sanders discovers a cryptic letter her sister Kelly left behind. The victim of a deadly hit and run Kelly reveals she was sexually involved with her sisters boyfriend and is scared for her life. Both Gwyn and her remaining sister Linda have since married their boyfriends so either of their husbands could be guilty of murder. The sisters received a large inheritance before meeting these men and kno...

The Second Mystery Megapack selects 25 more tantalizing mystery tales, by modern and classic authors. Included are:FUNNY STUFF, by Ron GoulartPIT ON THE ROAD TO HELL, by John Gregory BetancourtWHAT IS COURAGE? by Mack ReynoldsJUST THE FACTS, by Meg OppermanTEN GRAINS OF SAND, by Christopher B. BoothMORE ALLISONS THAN I KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH, by Michael HemmingsonREFLECTION OF A DREAM, by Jean LorrahGRIM REAPER'S HANDICAP, by Fergus Tr...