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9 Selected Detective Stories
A good crime story compels us to step into the shoes of both the detective and the criminal. There are few literary joys comparable to the euphoria one experiences while tracing the steps from the crime scene to the moment the culprit is unveiled. From the ornate plotting of Edgar Allan Poe, to the shrewd twists of a tale by Arthur Conan Doyle to the hardboiled texture of Raymond Chandler, this anthology showcases some of the greatest mystery authors at the height of their prowess. Thrilling and haunting in equal measure, these stories won’t leave the reader’s mind after the last page has been turned.
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The Complete Novels of Sherlock Holmes
?There?s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life and our duty is to unravel it and isolate it and expose every inch of it.?Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective 221B Baker Street London.This is where begins a historical partnership between Dr. Watson?the archetypal gentleman from the Victorian era?and the eccentric, legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes. Join them as they gather clues, ranging from bloodstains and footprints to cigarette ash and wedding rings and arrive at unusual and surprising conclusions. This book is a collection of the four novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet (1887), The Sign of the Four (1890), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902) and The Valley of Fear (1915). Featuring the timeless detective Sherlock Holmes, these novels have been successfully engrossing readers for more than a century now.
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The Very Best of Sherlock Holmes
A selection of the most thrilling detective stories ever written by the master storyteller. Sherlock Holmes, the world’s cleverest detective, sets forth in this collection of six extraordinary stories to solve some of the most intriguing cases of his career. What was the mysterious ‘speckled band’ that a woman referred to with her dying breath? What do the dancing men signify and why do they bring death in their wake? Is there really a league of red-headed men, or is it a conspiracy so audacious that only Holmes can sense it? Will Sherlock Holmes meet his end at the hands of the evil Professor Moriarty at the Reichenbach falls?The cases of Sherlock Holmes have held readers spellbound ever since they were first published. In 1927, the stories in this volume were chosen by the author himself as some of the best he had written. Introduced here by Ruskin Bond, the very best of Sherlock Holmes presents the great detective in all his brilliant glory for a new generation of readers.
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Dominoes Two: The Lost World
'You said that you wanted danger, didn't you?' says McArdle, the editor of the Daily Gazette. And he sends his young reporter, Malone, on a strange journey into South America with the famous Professor Challenger. Challenger believes he can find a lost world full of dinosaurs in the middle of the Amazon forest. But this world is dangerous to reach, and, once the Professor and his small group of explorers arrive, things get even more dangerous for them. Will they return alive?
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Sherlock Holmes - The Complete Novels And Stories
Sherlock Holmes is one of the world's most-loved fictional detectives. Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories Volume I is part of a set of two volumes and includes the first novel from the author called A Study In Scarlet. In A Study In Scarlet, you are introduced to the wonderful character of Sherlock Holmes and his first encounter with Dr. John Watson. Read this suspense-ridden murder story featuring the mysterious word rache scribbled in blood, to discover the brilliance of the detective. This volume also includes the Sign of Four, which introduces the detective's well-known seven percent solution. You will also meet Mary Morstan and the mystery of the locked room. Learn the art of observation from stories like the Red-Headed League, the Adventure of the Speckled Band, the Five Orange Pips and the Hound of the Baskervilles. The mysteries in Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories Volume I are great for adults and children alike. Get a glimpse of life in Victorian England with its horse-drawn carriages, foggy nights and you can even visit Sherlock at 221B Baker Street, his residence. The reissue edition of Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories Volume I was published in 1986 and is available in paperback.