Thirteen-year-old Volker Berchtwelt is out for revenge. Almost one year earlier, his older brother Benek was arrested for the murder of his estranged girlfriend. When Volker gave Benek an alibi, no one believed him, and Benek was convicted. Thanks to Volker's pleading, private investigators Isaiah Funderburke and Nerissa Kaiming start their own inquiry into the case, but when tragedy strikes, Volker snaps. Drawing inspiration from Roald Dahl's Matilda and South Park, Volk...

Can you enjoy a crime television show if you already know whodunit? As Columbo proved, definitely! In nearly every episode, Lieutenant Columbo, played by Peter Falk, is paired off against a murderer who'd supposedly committed the perfect crime. Columbo would question, trick, and even befriend the very different killers in order to make an arrest. But despite the standard formula for the episodes, each guest murderer was very different. This book will explore the killers who believ...

From Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayals of Sherlock Holmes, to the Scandinoir investigators Lisbeth Salander of The Millenium Trilogy and Saga Norén of The Bridge, to anime's L in Death Note, to Christopher Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, increasing numbers of crime shows and movies have featured detectives on the autism spectrum. Portrayals of such characters have been met with acclaim and criticism. Is the entertainment industry celebratin...

How far would you go to get justice against the person who stole your deceased childhood friend's identity? If you're Isaiah Funderburke, vengeance will become an obsession. On the cusp of adolescence, Funderburke's best friend Bertie was killed in a convenience store robbery. The crime was never solved. A decade and a half later, Funderburke is a private detective specializing in divorce work-but thanks to a wealthy benefactor, he only works for the children involved, as he helps expose e...

Layla Dolak blamed her sister Erika for destroying all of her hopes and dreams. Over the past several years, Layla was kicked out of college, had most of her possessions and all of her hair stolen from her, and was about to lose custody of her daughter. And Erika, in Layla's mind, was responsible for all of that. So when Erika died suddenly, Layla thought she might have a chance at the life she wanted again. That changed when Layla's young daughter, Juniper, accused her mother of murder.

In these six adventures, Holmes solves cases in alternate universes and alongside famous historical and fictional figures. In the title story, Watson is slandered by mysterious forces who spread the rumor that the good doctor pushed Holmes off of Reichenbach Falls. In other cases, Holmes solves a real-life murder aboard a train; partners with G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown in a murder case; helps the crusading lawyer Grace Quackenbos Humiston (affectionately nicknamed "Mrs. Sherlock Holmes...

All of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries like you've never seen them before.A new spin on all four Sherlock Holmes novels, fifty-six short stories, and the apocryphal tales. Fans of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes will be familiar with the twist: take a classic story and retell it in rhyme with plenty of humour. Enjoy the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, reimagined as verse.

Los Angeles. The city that never sleeps.And neither does crime.These stories take inspiration from those hard-boiled detectives of yore, with broken noses and steely eyes. The white knight you could rely on because the rest of the world had soured like a rotten apple. Even if he (or she) didn't follow the rules.Or maybe because they broke them in order to see justice done.Come see what the MCM Syndicate has to say about these types of "heroes" as we enter ou...

This is our annual cozy issue!What sorts of crimes take place when students are on a spring break? Or perhaps what happens at an abandoned campus?Come see what the syndicate of MCM has dreamed up.Available at all reputable--and some not so reputable--retailers.

Stories can take place not only between the covers of books, but also in the places where books are kept.Like in libraries.The fifteenth issue of MCM is a collection of cozy stories by the syndicate, stories that will make you giggle, shake your head, or at the very least, think about.So Criminal, It's Good.Be sure to pick up all the issues!

Want a slice of pie with your crime? Or perhaps some cookies. Maybe even some BBQ...Welcome to the annual cozy edition of MCM!Be sure to bring a snack, as these stories are sure to leave you hungry for more.The annual cozy issue of MCM.So Criminal, It's Good.

Sometimes, thieves don't get their hands dirty when it comes to crime. Sometimes, it's easy to pass along blame and culpability.Particularly when the office is your backdrop, and the money isn't cold cash.Come enjoy the MCM syndicate's take on White Collar Crime...if you dare.Now in our sixth year!So Criminal, It's Good.