Three years ago, J.J. Santos, Jr. got himself killed--at least that’s what it said on paper. The DEA resurrected me as Mason Black, forcing me to leave behind everyone I’ve ever cared about, including an angel in blue scrubs I can’t seem to get out of my head.Her name is Dr. Callie Nicolo, and when our paths cross again, I’m in more danger than ever before. But I’m not about to leave her behind this time. Not even if it compromises my identity and my mission.I’m the kind of...

Despite the dismal Broadway season, Gunplay continues to draw crowds. A gangland spectacle, it's packed to the gills with action, explosions, and gunfire. In fact, Gunplay is so loud that no one notices the killing of Monte Field. In a sold-out theater, Field is found dead partway through the second act, surrounded by empty seats. The police hold the crowd and call for the one man who can untangle this daring murder: Inspector Richard Queen. With the help of his son Eller...

Gloria Guild is the singing "glory" of the thirties and the millionairess wife of Count Carlos Armando, renowned only for his succession of wealthy wives. When she is murdered, her husband is the obvious suspect, but he has a perfect alibi. So who could he have got to do it for him? The only clue is the word "face," penned in her dying scrawl. But whose face? And why? Ellery Queen pursues the glory riddle from the Bowery to a way-out wedding—and a surprise climax that will jolt you into co...

Ellery Queen is persuaded to accompany an old friend and sculptor to his ancestral home when the latter arrives at Ellery's house covered in blood and unable to remember anything from the past few weeks. Once there, tensions erupt and foul play results in the murder of one of the household's members. Among the many transgressions Ellery will uncover are adultery, blackmail, and deceit.

Contents: 1. Jonathan Swift, by William Makepeace Thackeray 2. The Idea Of A University, by John Henry Newman 3. The Study Of Poetry, by Matthew Arnold 4. Sesame And Lilies, by John Ruskin 5. John Milton, by Walter Bagehot 6. Science And Culture, by Thomas Henry Huxley 7. Race And Language, by Edward Augustus Freeman 8. Truth Of Intercourse And Samuel Pepys, by Robert Louis Stevenson 9. On The Elevation Of The Laboring Classes, by William Ellery Channing 10. The Poetic Principle, by Edgar ...

When Hollywood bigwig Solly Spaeth is murdered, thousands cheer. He is a most popular corpse, for Solly's stock manipulations have ruined many, including his partner. A cut-and-dried case—or so it appears. Enter master detective Ellery Queen, whose embarrassing questions uncover a maze of conflicting alibis and motives, and ultimately reveal a deadly face lurking beneath the glittering mask of Tinseltown.

French's department store was famous for the rare merchandise it offered its elite clientele. But no one there could be proud of its latest exclusive window display: the bloodstained corpse of the owner's wife. Ellery Queen and his father, Inspector Richard Queen, soon discover that this palace of commerce is a viper's nest of fear, jealousy, suspicion, and hatred, where love is cheap and the price of honor marked down. But worst of all is the mysterious mocking mastermind who is out to tu...

An exciting novel by the master of mysterySome men retire on a hundred grand—or buy their wives mink coats with days of the week sewn in the lining … or fly to Rio for a good cup of coffee—but not Jim Morgan.Jim had a hundred thousand all right—neatly packed in stacks of fifties—only someone had made an expensive mistake. A mistake that put him on the run for his money—as well as his life.

Where is Harlan James?He is the indicted, bail-jumping leader of Banbury's militant Black Hearts who has gone underground … but whose rage, still heard on tape, is edging the city towards interracial terror.Harlan James calls for violence—for black protests, demonstrations, drastic political action against the city's white leaders.But did he also call for—or commit—murder?It is a top priority job for Mike McCall, a new breed of crime-fighter, whose cases plu...

"Financial Foundations for Teens: A Practical Guide to Money Management" is a comprehensive handbook designed to equip teenagers with essential skills and knowledge for navigating the world of personal finance with confidence and competence.Written by seasoned financial expert Rob Ellery, this book offers a clear and accessible introduction to key financial concepts, empowering teens to make informed decisions about money from an early age. Covering topics such as budgeting, saving...

For years, Inspector Richard Queen had been outshone by his writer son. Now, with Ellery away, he had a case all his own—or did he? The verdict had been accidental death, and only the victim’s nurse had seen the one thing that made it murder. Recruiting a senior citizens corps of retired cops, Dick Queen tracked a murderer—and found himself courting his only witness! No wonder he kept muttering, “What’s Ellery going to say … ?”

John Vallancourt, the cool, calm diplomat, is worried stiff. A dear friend is dead and his daughter Nancy is missing. John fears the worst—and the worst is Nancy's sweetheart Keith Rollins. Keith is the prime suspect in the case and he is running scared, dragging Nancy into danger with him. If Keith is a murderer, John is certain of one thing: he has to catch Keith before the cops do, or he might find himself with one very dead daughter!