Conundrum is the first in a trilogy about the family who can trace their line back to the seventeenth century. They are scattered throughout the world but now, in the twenty-first century, have homogenized their financial dealings. They are like a combination of European monarchy and the Sicilian mafia. They kept the bloodlines pure and encouraged hubris in all, particularly the males. Now there is a problem—an unsanctioned murder in Australia.

Liz Adams never imagined when she moved to Charleston with her truth-sniffing Labrador retriever, Duke, that she would use her skills as a private investigator to avoid winding up on Death Row. “Methodical and surprising, Stacy Wilder’s debut cozy mystery Charleston Conundrum shows enormous potential for a long, successful run.” Carpe Diem Chronicles Her best friend, Peg, murdered, shot by Liz’s gun. At the insistence of Peg’s father, Private Investigator Liz Adams, and her Labrador, Duke, rush to solve the case. Tensions flare between Liz and the cops as she rises to the top of their suspect list. Riding a roller coaster of emotions, Liz discovers many secrets Peg kept from her despite the two being best friends. As the investigation unfolds, a cast of suspects emerges,. . . the ex-husband, the boyfriend, a coworker, neighbors, even a few family members. Charleston Conundrum travels from Charleston, South Carolina, to Paris and back in the emotional unraveling of Peg’s life and death to a killer ending.

The charlatan Alicks Sly murdered his wife, Ellie, and killed himself with a cut-throat razor in a house in Sydney's Newtown in early 1904, leaving their children to a wretched fate. He wasn't the only man to murder his wife - or try - that year. Life in the big city could be harsh and brutal, and so could marriage. Sociologist Tanya Bretherton traces the brutal story of Ellie, one of several murderer's brides in turn-of-the-century Sydney; of her husband, Alicks, and his family; and their three orphaned sons, adrift in the world. From the author of the acclaimed THE SUITCASE BABY - shortlisted for the 2018 Ned Kelly Award, Danger Prize and Waverley Library 'Nib' Award - comes another riveting true-crime case from Australia's dark past. THE MURDERER'S BRIDE is a masterful exploration of criminality, insanity, violence and bloody family ties in bleak, post-Victorian Sydney. **Includes an extract from THE SUITCASE BABY and an extract from Tanya Bretherton's latest fascinating true-crime story, THE KILLING STREETS**

All nine books in 'Mersey Murder Mysteries', a series of British crime novels by Brian L. Porter, now in one volume! A Mersey Killing: Liverpool, 1999. Skeletal remains found in the docklands lead Detective Inspector Andy Ross and Sergeant Izzie Drake into a journey through time, as the investigation takes them back to early days of the Mersey Beat. All Saints: The Liverpool murder investigation unit runs into a series of horrific murders, which begins as the body of Matthew Remington is found in the graveyard of St. Matthew’s Church. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Ross and Sergeant Izzie Drake must lead their team in a race against time to prevent further atrocities. A Mersey Maiden: A peaceful cricket match on a warm summer’s day turns to murder and mystery, as the star player Aaron Decker is found dead in his bed, his girlfriend sleeping soundly beside him. Political implications are considered, before the case takes on a new twist with links to the disappearance of a German U-Boat and a British warship in 1945. A Mersey Mariner: Soon after the aging cargo liner Alexandra Rose steams into the Mersey Estuary, one of the ship’s passengers is found dead in his cabin. Andy Ross and his team discover that the case has its roots in the depths of the Amazonian Rainforest. A billionaire entrepreneur, passengers who may not be exactly who or what they say they are, a team of medical researchers and a team of vicious mercenaries all have their part to play. A Very Mersey Murder: In 1966, England wins the soccer World Cup at Wembley. The same night, the body of a young barmaid is discovered close to an abandoned lighthouse near Liverpool. Two more murders follow, and all remain unsolved. In 2005, Detective Inspector Andy Ross and his team are called in when a disturbingly similar series of murders begins in the same location. Last Train to Lime Street: As the late night train from Manchester to Liverpool approaches the outskirts of the city, it hits the body of a man under the bridge. After the police look into the case, they learn that the man was a well-known American movie director - of the adult variety. As Andy Ross and his team investigate the death, they find out that the man’s list of enemies is almost as long as the railway line from Manchester to Liverpool. The Mersey Monastery Murders: When a monk is found poisoned at the St. Emma’s Priory, the Chief Constable - a friend of the Prior - insists that Andy Ross and his team handle the investigation. The case turns out to be more complex than they first thought. After a second victim is found with a pitchfork thrust through his body, Ross discovers that to solve the case, they must reopen a cold case from years ago. A Liverpool Lullaby: After a woman's body is found in a local beauty spot, her heart surgically removed, D.I. Andy Ross and his team are called in to investigate. But this time, they face a criminal mastermind unlike any they have before, who soon becomes known as The Doctor. All evidence points to romantic connections between the killer and his prey, with an eerie lullaby left playing on an old tape recorder next to the victims. The Mersey Ferry Murders: A new serial killer is at large in Liverpool. The victims appear to have no connection to each other, and Detective Inspector Andy Ross and the Merseyside Police Force Specialist Murder Investigation Team are brought in to investigate. Ross and his team of detectives soon realize that the killer has a ‘murder list’ and that unless he or she can be stopped, the city’s streets will soon be awash with the blood of the innocents.

'The Secrets of Chimneys' by Agatha Christie is a classic mystery novel that unfolds against the backdrop of an English country estate called Chimneys. The story follows the protagonist, Anthony Cade, who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and deception. The Narrative kicks off when Anthony Cade, a charming but down-on-his-luck adventurer, is approached by a friend, Jimmy McGrath, to help deliver a political document to the English government. The Secrets of Chimneys is a masterfully crafted mystery novel that keeps readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot and cleverly concealed clues, the novel showcases Christie's unparalleled skill as the queen of crime fiction.

Books 4-6 in Brian L. Porter's 'Mersey Murder Mysteries' series, now available in one volume! A Mersey Mariner: When a passenger is found dead on the Alexandra Rose, Merseyside Police's Specialist Murder Investigation team is called in to solve the case. As they investigate, they discover that the roots of the crime stretch all the way to the depths of the Amazonian Rainforest. With a cast of characters including a billionaire entrepreneur, mysterious passengers, medical researchers, and ruthless mercenaries, Andy Ross and his team must use all their skills to solve the case of the Mersey Mariner before it's too late. Will they be able to unravel the mystery and bring the culprits to justice? A Very Mersey Murder: The year is 1966 and England has just won the soccer World Cup, but the celebrations are cut short when the body of a young barmaid is found near an abandoned lighthouse outside Liverpool. Two more murders follow, and the cases remain unsolved. Almost forty years later, a new series of murders begins in the same location, with chilling similarities to the unsolved crimes from decades ago. DI Andy Ross and his team are tasked with solving the case before the next murder takes place. With the clock ticking and the pressure mounting, can Ross crack the case and bring the killer to justice? Last Train to Lime Street: As the late night train from Manchester to Liverpool races towards the city, it collides with the body of a man lying under a bridge. When the police arrive, they discover that the victim is a well-known American adult movie director. As DI Andy Ross and his team investigate the suspicious death, they soon realize that the victim had a long list of enemies who may have wanted him dead. Was his murder personal or professional? With the clock ticking and the list of suspects growing, can Ross and his team solve the case before the killer strikes again?

DigiCat presents to you the best Josephine Tey murder mysteries and detective books in one ebook edition. Inspector Alan Grant is a Scotland Yard detective who relies on his instincts and often goes against the evidence if his gut feeling says so. He is thorough and systematic in his investigations and always pulls through. Contents: "The Man in the Queue" (or Killer in the Crowd) – Inspector Grant investigates a murder of a man who was stabbed in the ticket line in front of theatre. There are numerous witnesses, but nobody saw anything. "A Shilling for Candles" – Inspector Grant investigates a drowning of a young actress which first seems like an accident, but as investigation moves forward, Grant's clues spell murder. "The Franchise Affair" – Inspector Grant prosecutes two women accused for kidnapping young girl starving her, beating her and forcing her to work domestic chores. "To Love and Be Wise" – Inspector Grant investigates disappearance of a young and desirable photographer who had many female admirers, but also many jealous competitors. "The Daughter of Time" – Inspector Grant is in hospital with a broken leg. With the help of friends, patients and medical staff Grant researches King Richard III, his life and conduct, and investigates his alleged crimes. "The Singing Sands" – Inspector Grant takes a sick leave from Scotland Yard and plans a quiet holiday in Scotland. Traveling by a train, Grant discovers a dead man and a cryptic message which turns his sick leave to a full time work and a perilous adventure. Other Mysteries: Miss Pym Disposes Brat Farrar (Come and Kill Me)

DigiCat presents to you this unique and meticulously edited murder mystery collection. Inspector Alan Grant is a Scotland Yard detective who relies on his instincts and often goes against the evidence if his gut feeling says so. He is thorough and systematic in his investigations and always pulls through. Contents: "The Man in the Queue" (or Killer in the Crowd) – Inspector Grant investigates a murder of a man who was stabbed in the ticket line in front of theatre. There are numerous witnesses, but nobody saw anything. "A Shilling for Candles" – Inspector Grant investigates a drowning of a young actress which first seems like an accident, but as investigation moves forward, Grant's clues spell murder. "The Franchise Affair" – Inspector Grant prosecutes two women accused for kidnapping young girl starving her, beating her and forcing her to work domestic chores. "To Love and Be Wise" – Inspector Grant investigates disappearance of a young and desirable photographer who had many female admirers, but also many jealous competitors. "The Daughter of Time" – Inspector Grant is in hospital with a broken leg. With the help of friends, patients and medical staff Grant researches King Richard III, his life and conduct, and investigates his alleged crimes. "The Singing Sands" – Inspector Grant takes a sick leave from Scotland Yard and plans a quiet holiday in Scotland. Traveling by a train, Grant discovers a dead man and a cryptic message which turns his sick leave to a full time work and a perilous adventure. Other Mysteries: Miss Pym Disposes Brat Farrar (Come and Kill Me)

The first three books in Brian L. Porter's 'Mersey Murder Mysteries' series, now available in one volume! A Mersey Killing: Liverpool, 1999. Skeletal remains found in the docklands lead Detective Inspector Andy Ross and Sergeant Izzie Drake into a journey through time, as the investigation takes them back to early days of the Mersey Beat. Whose bones laid beneath the mud of the River Mersey for over thirty years, and what links them to a young woman, missing for the entire time? All Saints: The Liverpool murder investigation unit runs into a series of horrific murders, which begins as the body of Matthew Remington is found in the graveyard of St. Matthew’s Church. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Ross and Sergeant Izzie Drake must lead their team in a race against time to prevent further atrocities, but what links the dead men with an old mental hospital, now an orphanage, and the scarcely reported suicide of a teenage girl? A Mersey Maiden: A peaceful cricket match on a warm summer’s day turns to murder and mystery, as the star player Aaron Decker is found dead in his bed, his girlfriend sleeping soundly beside him. Political implications are considered, before the case takes on a new twist with links to the disappearance of a German U-Boat and a British warship in 1945. With the mysterious Aegis Institute hovering in the background of the investigation, D.I Andy Ross and his team are dragged into their most complex case to date.

This carefully crafted ebook: "90+ Spy Thrillers, Murder Mysteries & Detective Stories (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Crimson Blind The Cardinal Moth The Corner House The Ends of Justice The House of Schemers The Lord of the Manor The Slave of Silence The Yellow Face The Nether Millstone The Midnight Guest A Fatal Dose The Five Knots The Edge of the Sword The Lonely Bride Craven Fortune The Law of the Land The Mystery of the Four Fingers A Golden Argosy By Order of the League A Daughter of Israel Tregarthen's Wife Blackmail The Weight of the Crown A Shadowed Love The Sundial Netta A Queen of the Stage The Scales of Justice A Crime on Canvas The Golden Rose Paul Quentin A Front of Brass Hard Pressed The White Glove A Mummer's Throne The Secret of the Sands The Man Called Gilray The House of Mammon A Royal Wrong A Secret Service The Sentence of the Court Powers of Darkness The Mystery of the Ravenspurs The Day Ambition's Slave The Salt of the Earth The Lady in Blue The Case for the Crown The Wings of Victory The Leopard's Spots The Honour of His House The Man who was Two The Mystery of Room 75 The Councillors of Falconhoe The Mystery of Crocksands The Turn of the Tide The Green Bungalow The Devil's Advocate The Golden Bat The Price of Silence The House on the River The Shadow of the Dead Hand The King Diamond The Riddle of the Rail The Grey Woman Queen of Hearts On The Night Express The Phantom Car A Clue in Wax Found Dead The Man Who Knew A Broken Memory Secret of the River The Blue Daffodil The Master Criminal (True Crime Tales) The Romance of the Secret Service Fund… Frederick White (1859–1935), mostly known for mysteries, is considered also as one of the pioneers of the spy story.