When a series of audacious thefts take place in the city of Christiania (current-day Oslo), Detective Asbjørn Krag must deal with a master criminal who has his measure – or does he? From the dark brickyards on the city’s outskirts to the bright lights of the Grand Hotel, Krag must use all his skill to turn the tables on the gang and their mysterious leader. Sven Elvestad, who... [click here for more]
"A vile crime is being planned," he said."And heaven knows, it may even have been executed."
When an old schoolfriend whisks private detective Asbjørn Krag away by train to an isolated snow-covered manor house, his curiosity is aroused.
John Aakerholm, a wealthy landowner with peculiar tastes, refuses to disclose why he is utterly terrified.... [click here for more]
What if some of the people who do those crap jobs in Las Vegas are actually angels ... or demons ... or something in between?
The maid. The blackjack dealer. Like anybody stuck in a dead-end job, they're bitter, short-tempered and sick of your shit.
They watch.
They read our trash like an oracle reads the entrails of a crow: discarded plastic cocktail cups, used condoms, soiled sheets,... [click here for more]
I'm pleased to present our third collection of mystery stories written for girls. This time we include tales by many popular children's authors of the early to mid 20th century -- more than 1,300 pages of classic kid sleuthing. Included are:
THE PHANTOM TREASURE, by Harriet Pyne Grove
THE HAUNTED FOUNTAIN, by Margaret Sutton
THE YELLOW PHANTOM, by Margaret Sutton
RUTH FIELDING AT BRIARWOOD HALL:... [click here for more]
Times may change, but crime remains the same!
Award-winning author Kathy Lynn Emerson has penned thirteen thrilling tales -- from medieval England to modern New England -- guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!
"A baker's dozen mysteries, delectable stories ranging from Elizabethan England to contemporary New England, every one intriguing, literate, and enriched by nicely observed... [click here for more]