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The Sherlock Holmes Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK ...

Series series DK Big Ideas
Discover the key ideas, themes, and plotlines behind every case investigated by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the famous and celebrated stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with this original, graphics-led book.Using the "Big Ideas" series' trademark combination of witty illustrations, clear graphics, and inspirational quotes, The Sherlock Holmes Book is the perfect primer for newcomers and ... Read more

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Discover the key ideas, themes, and plotlines behind every case investigated by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the famous and celebrated stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with this original, graphics-led book.Using the "Big Ideas" series' trademark combination of witty illustrations, clear graphics, and inspirational quotes, The Sherlock Holmes Book is the perfect primer for newcomers and
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Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection

by Arthur Conan Doyle ...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A brilliant London-based detective, Holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess, and is renowned for his skillful use of deductive reasoning (somewhat mistakenly - see inductive reasoning) ... Read more

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Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A brilliant London-based detective, Holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess, and is renowned for his skillful use of deductive reasoning (somewhat mistakenly - see inductive reasoning)
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The Golden Age of Murder

by Martin Edwards ...

Winner of the 2016 EDGAR, AGATHA, MACAVITY and H.R.F.KEATING crime writing awards, this real-life detective story investigates how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction.Detective stories of the Twenties and Thirties have long been stereotyped as cosily conventional. Nothing could be further from the truth.The Golden Age of Murder tells for the first ... Read more

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Winner of the 2016 EDGAR, AGATHA, MACAVITY and H.R.F.KEATING crime writing awards, this real-life detective story investigates how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction.Detective stories of the Twenties and Thirties have long been stereotyped as cosily conventional. Nothing could be further from the truth.The Golden Age of Murder tells for the first
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The Annotated Big Sleep

by Raymond Chandler ...

The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandler’s 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fan’s library.One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 YearsA masterpiece of noir, Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep helped to define a genre. Today it remains ... Read more

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The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandler’s 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fan’s library.One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 YearsA masterpiece of noir, Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep helped to define a genre. Today it remains
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The Getaway Car

A Donald Westlake Nonfiction Miscellany

by Donald E. Westlake ...

"This is a book for everyone, anyone who likes mystery novels or good writing or wit and passion and intelligence."— The New York TimesOver the course of a fifty-year career, Donald E. Westlake published nearly one hundred books, including two long-running series starring the hard-hitting Parker and the hapless John Dortmunder. With The Getaway Car, we get our first glimpse of another side of ... Read more

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"This is a book for everyone, anyone who likes mystery novels or good writing or wit and passion and intelligence."— The New York TimesOver the course of a fifty-year career, Donald E. Westlake published nearly one hundred books, including two long-running series starring the hard-hitting Parker and the hapless John Dortmunder. With The Getaway Car, we get our first glimpse of another side of
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Talking About Detective Fiction

by P. D. James ...

In a perfect marriage of author and subject, P. D. James—one of the most widely admired writers of detective fiction—gives us a personal, lively, illuminating exploration of the human appetite for mystery and mayhem, and of those writers who have satisfied it.“An avid book-length essay on the roots, ethics and methods of the detective story . . . Her opinions are often surprising and determinedly ... Read more

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In a perfect marriage of author and subject, P. D. James—one of the most widely admired writers of detective fiction—gives us a personal, lively, illuminating exploration of the human appetite for mystery and mayhem, and of those writers who have satisfied it.“An avid book-length essay on the roots, ethics and methods of the detective story . . . Her opinions are often surprising and determinedly
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Deciphering the Lost Symbol

Freemasons, Myths and the Mysteries of Washington, D.C.

by Christopher I Hodapp ...

Discover the secretive brotherhood behind Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol in this unauthorized companion book by the author of Solomon's Builders.Freemason influence on the founding of Washington, D.C., is evident throughout the city's buildings, statues and monuments—but it's written in coded symbols that few people understand. Dan Brown's thriller sends symbologist detective Robert Langdon through ... Read more

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Discover the secretive brotherhood behind Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol in this unauthorized companion book by the author of Solomon's Builders.Freemason influence on the founding of Washington, D.C., is evident throughout the city's buildings, statues and monuments—but it's written in coded symbols that few people understand. Dan Brown's thriller sends symbologist detective Robert Langdon through
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The Lincoln Lawyer

A Mysterious Profile

by Michael Connelly ...

Series series Mysterious Profiles
The #1 New York Times –bestselling author tells the origin story of LA defense attorney Mickey Haller.In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times –bestselling author tells the origin story of LA defense attorney Mickey Haller.In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who
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Lord Peter Views the Body

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Dorothy L. Sayers ...

In "Lord Peter Views the Body," Dorothy L. Sayers presents a collection of twelve captivating short stories featuring the astute and charming Lord Peter Wimsey. Each tale showcases his unparalleled detective skills as he navigates through a series of perplexing mysteries, from eerie disappearances to baffling murders. Sayers masterfully blends wit, intellect, and suspense, creating a rich tapestry ... Read more

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In "Lord Peter Views the Body," Dorothy L. Sayers presents a collection of twelve captivating short stories featuring the astute and charming Lord Peter Wimsey. Each tale showcases his unparalleled detective skills as he navigates through a series of perplexing mysteries, from eerie disappearances to baffling murders. Sayers masterfully blends wit, intellect, and suspense, creating a rich tapestry
... Read more
From Holmes to Sherlock

The Story of the Men and Women Who Created an Icon

by Mattias Boström ...

Translated by Michael Gallagher ...

"If you love Sherlock Holmes, you'll love this book…the best account of Baker Street mania ever written."—Michael Dirda, The Washington PostWinner of the Agatha Award for best nonfiction workEdgar Award finalist for best critical/biographical workAnthony Award finalist for best critical/nonfiction workEveryone knows Sherlock Holmes. But what made this fictional character, dreamed up by a small ... Read more

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"If you love Sherlock Holmes, you'll love this book…the best account of Baker Street mania ever written."—Michael Dirda, The Washington PostWinner of the Agatha Award for best nonfiction workEdgar Award finalist for best critical/biographical workAnthony Award finalist for best critical/nonfiction workEveryone knows Sherlock Holmes. But what made this fictional character, dreamed up by a small
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The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books

by Martin Edwards ...

"This is an exemplary reference book sure to lead readers to gems of mystery and detective fiction." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThis 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 critics have suggested. To illustrate this, the leading expert on classic ... Read more

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"This is an exemplary reference book sure to lead readers to gems of mystery and detective fiction." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThis 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 critics have suggested. To illustrate this, the leading expert on classic
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Mark Twain: The Complete Novels

by Mark Twain ...

Here you will find the complete novels of Mark Twain in the chronological order of their original publication: - The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - The Prince and the Pauper - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - The American Claimant - Tom Sawyer Abroad - The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson - Tom Sawyer, Detective - Personal ... Read more

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Here you will find the complete novels of Mark Twain in the chronological order of their original publication: - The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - The Prince and the Pauper - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - The American Claimant - Tom Sawyer Abroad - The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson - Tom Sawyer, Detective - Personal
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Alex Delaware

A Mysterious Profile

by Jonathan Kellerman ...

Series series Mysterious Profiles
The #1 New York Times–bestselling author discusses his early days as a writer and the creation of his beloved psychologist and sleuth.In 1985, clinical child psychologist Alex Delaware made his debut in the mystery novel When the Bough Breaks by Jonathan Kellerman. But how did Kellerman create a character who would go on to win him Edgar and Anthony Awards for best first novel and make him a ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times–bestselling author discusses his early days as a writer and the creation of his beloved psychologist and sleuth.In 1985, clinical child psychologist Alex Delaware made his debut in the mystery novel When the Bough Breaks by Jonathan Kellerman. But how did Kellerman create a character who would go on to win him Edgar and Anthony Awards for best first novel and make him a
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Father Brown Complete Murder Mysteries: The Innocence of Father Brown, The Wisdom of Father Brown, The Donnington Affair…

by G. K. Chesterton ...

Shabby and lumbering, with a face like a Norfolk dumpling, Father Brown makes for an improbable super-sleuth. But his innocence is the secret of his success: refusing the scientific method of detection, he adopts instead an approach of simple sympathy, interpreting each crime as a work of art, and each criminal as a man no worse than himself... ... Read more

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Shabby and lumbering, with a face like a Norfolk dumpling, Father Brown makes for an improbable super-sleuth. But his innocence is the secret of his success: refusing the scientific method of detection, he adopts instead an approach of simple sympathy, interpreting each crime as a work of art, and each criminal as a man no worse than himself...
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Murder at the Abbey

A murder mystery in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series

by Frances Evesham ...

Series Book 8 - The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mysteries
The Brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series.An unsolved murder echoes down the corridors of Cleeve Abbey for years.The Exham-on-Sea’s History Society's annual summer picnic comes to an abrupt end when human bones are discovered in Washford River, beside historic Cleeve Abbey.Thrilled to find evidence of a possible centuries-old murder mystery, the members of the society ... Read more

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The Brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series.An unsolved murder echoes down the corridors of Cleeve Abbey for years.The Exham-on-Sea’s History Society's annual summer picnic comes to an abrupt end when human bones are discovered in Washford River, beside historic Cleeve Abbey.Thrilled to find evidence of a possible centuries-old murder mystery, the members of the society
... Read more
The Grand Tour

Around the World with the Queen of Mystery

by Agatha Christie ...

Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. In this fascinating travelogue of the prolific author's yearlong trip around the British Empire in 1922, Christie provides the clues to the origins of the plots and locales of some of her bestselling mystery novels. Containing never-before-published letters and photos from her travels, and ... Read more

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Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. In this fascinating travelogue of the prolific author's yearlong trip around the British Empire in 1922, Christie provides the clues to the origins of the plots and locales of some of her bestselling mystery novels. Containing never-before-published letters and photos from her travels, and
... Read more
Agatha Christie’s Poirot

The Greatest Detective in the World

by Mark Aldridge, Agatha Christie ...

From the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world’s favourite fictional detective.This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio ... Read more

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From the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world’s favourite fictional detective.This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio
... Read more
A Treasury of Sayers Stories

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Dorothy L. Sayers ...

In "A Treasury of Sayers Stories," Dorothy Leigh Sayers masterfully weaves intricate tales of mystery and intrigue, featuring her iconic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. Each story brims with sharp wit, clever puzzles, and richly drawn characters, inviting readers into a world where intellect and intuition are the keys to unraveling the most perplexing crimes. Sayers' exploration of human nature, ... Read more

$1.99 USD

In "A Treasury of Sayers Stories," Dorothy Leigh Sayers masterfully weaves intricate tales of mystery and intrigue, featuring her iconic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. Each story brims with sharp wit, clever puzzles, and richly drawn characters, inviting readers into a world where intellect and intuition are the keys to unraveling the most perplexing crimes. Sayers' exploration of human nature,
... Read more
The Complete Patricia Cornwell Companion

Edited by Glen L. Feole, Don Lasseter ...

One of today's hottest writers, Patricia Cornwell has pushed the envelope with her popular character Kay Scarpetta, her cutting-edge nonfiction work, Portrait of a Killer, and her own TV appearances covering investigations into Jack the Ripper and the mysterious death of Princess Diana.Now, devoted fans can delve into her life and work with this definitive guide. The Complete Patricia Cornwell ... Read more

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One of today's hottest writers, Patricia Cornwell has pushed the envelope with her popular character Kay Scarpetta, her cutting-edge nonfiction work, Portrait of a Killer, and her own TV appearances covering investigations into Jack the Ripper and the mysterious death of Princess Diana.Now, devoted fans can delve into her life and work with this definitive guide. The Complete Patricia Cornwell
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The Sherlock Holmes Handbook

The Methods and Mysteries of the World's Greatest Detective

by Ransom Riggs ...

Full of fascinating how-to skills and evocative illustrations, this must-have guide will appeal to Baker Street Irregulars of all ages.This reader’s companion to the casework of Sherlock Holmes explores the methodology of the world’s most famous consulting detective. From analyzing fingerprints and decoding ciphers to creating disguises and faking one’s own death, readers will learn how Holmes ... Read more

$7.82 USD

Full of fascinating how-to skills and evocative illustrations, this must-have guide will appeal to Baker Street Irregulars of all ages.This reader’s companion to the casework of Sherlock Holmes explores the methodology of the world’s most famous consulting detective. From analyzing fingerprints and decoding ciphers to creating disguises and faking one’s own death, readers will learn how Holmes
... Read more
Complete Charlie Chan Mystery Thriller Anthologies of Earl Derr Biggers

by Earl Derr Biggers ...

It was in 1925 that he entered the final -- and most successful -- phase of his career; in The House Without a Key, Biggers introduced his readers to a Chinese-Hawaiian-American detective named Charlie Chan. House first ran in the Saturday Evening Post and became so popular, the magazine later paid Biggers $25,000 for exclusive serial rights to another Chan story.Chan is perhaps best known for the ... Read more

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It was in 1925 that he entered the final -- and most successful -- phase of his career; in The House Without a Key, Biggers introduced his readers to a Chinese-Hawaiian-American detective named Charlie Chan. House first ran in the Saturday Evening Post and became so popular, the magazine later paid Biggers $25,000 for exclusive serial rights to another Chan story.Chan is perhaps best known for the
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Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks

Fifty Years of Mysteries in the Making

by John Curran ...

Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks is the fascinating exploration of the contents of Agatha Christie’s long hidden notebooks, including illustrations, analyses, and two previously unpublished Hercule Poirot short stories. Not only will Christie’s legions of ardent fans find a treasure chest of new material from the author of such classics as And Then There Were None, Murder on the Orient Express, ... Read more

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Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks is the fascinating exploration of the contents of Agatha Christie’s long hidden notebooks, including illustrations, analyses, and two previously unpublished Hercule Poirot short stories. Not only will Christie’s legions of ardent fans find a treasure chest of new material from the author of such classics as And Then There Were None, Murder on the Orient Express,
... Read more
The Beautiful Cigar Girl

Mary Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, and the Invention of Murder

by Daniel Stashower ...

On July 28, 1841, the body of Mary Rogers, a twenty-year-old cigar girl, was found floating in the Hudson-and New York's unregulated police force proved incapable of solving the crime. One year later, a struggling writer named Edgar Allan Poe decided to take on the case-and sent his fictional detective, C. Auguste Dupin, to solve the baffling murder of Mary Rogers in "The Mystery of Marie Rogt." ... Read more

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On July 28, 1841, the body of Mary Rogers, a twenty-year-old cigar girl, was found floating in the Hudson-and New York's unregulated police force proved incapable of solving the crime. One year later, a struggling writer named Edgar Allan Poe decided to take on the case-and sent his fictional detective, C. Auguste Dupin, to solve the baffling murder of Mary Rogers in "The Mystery of Marie Rogt."
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The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas Classics)

by Alexandre Dumas ...

The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas (père) completed in 1844. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands ... Read more

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The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas (père) completed in 1844. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands
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