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Brought to you by Penguin. A unique collection of the finest Golden Age mystiers - puzzling whodunnits that have entertained and delighted readers for centuries. With Edgar Award-winning Otto Penzler as guide, delve into an irresistible collection of the finest Golden Age American whodunits...

Sir Henry Marquis, the Sleuth of St. James’ Square, shines in these 16 unique mystery and crime stories from Melville Davisson Post.

If you look at any listing of the 10 most important books of detective stories published in the United States, chances are you will find Uncle Abner, Master of Mysteries on most of them. It is generally recognized as one of the most important contributions to American detective fiction between Poe and Hammett. In fact, there are some critics who call it the single finest collection of American detective stories ever written. This story is from that famous collection.

In Der Engel des Herrn geht es um einen Mord ohne Leiche. Wo ist Alkire abgeblieben? Und warum ist Dix auf einmal wie verwandelt? Das alles könnte Uncle Abner egal sein, wenn Dix nicht seinen eigenen Neffen mit dem Tode bedrohen würde...

After a mysterious accident leaves Ward incapacitated, rival cattleman Woodford seizes the opportunity, demanding the delivery of 600 head of cattle within three days under a now-volatile contract. With prices plummeting, Woodford hopes to escape a loss by banking on Wards inability to deliver. The cattle are far across the Valley River, and Ward has no choice but to send his brother, Quiller, on a perilous journey to retrieve them. As Quiller embarks on this long trek, he leaves his childhood behind and learns invaluable lessons about the harsh realities of life. Melville Davisson Post, a ...

Melville Davisson Post (1869 – 1930) was an American author best known for his detective stories. 'The Problem of the Five Marks' tells the tale of a young American who arrives in Paris with secret instructions from his father for the head of the Paris Police. All he knows is that it pertains to the recent death of his Great Aunt.

If you look at any listing of the ten most important books of detective stories published in the United States, chances are you will find Uncle Abner on most of them. It is generally recognized as one of the most important contributions to American dectective fiction between Poe and Hammett. In fact, there are some critics who call it the single finest collecton of American detective stories ever written.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!As the butterfly is drawn by instinct over thousands of miles to its mate, so the man Hudson is drawn to a deadly island of terrors to the woman of his dreams. Hudson is found adrift on a sampan, seemingly drawn forth by a cloud in the riggings that suddenly lifts and soars off against the wind. We hear bits and pieces of Hudson's tale in fits and starts, his earlier life in a doomed long-distance romance, his eventual adventure on the China Seas. Written by Melville Davisson Post, noted author of primarily detective fiction including ...

Delve into a series of interconnected detective stories that unravel in an intriguing manner. Less miraculous but more logical than Sherlock Holmes, these mysteries might not appeal to the masses, but are sure to charm the followers of Post. Explore the unconventional narrative strategy that sets these stories apart.

Dive into the pages of history with our collection of fourteen intriguing mysteries featuring Uncle Abner. Set in the pre-Civil War era in the rugged terrains of West Virginia, Uncle Abner employs his sharp observational skills and robust logic to solve crimes. His unwavering belief in the triumph of good over evil fuels his pursuit of justice. Published in renowned magazines like the Saturday Evening Post, the Metropolitan, Red Book, and Pictorial Review, these historical mysteries bear a favorable comparison to the works of Edgar Allan Poe. This anthology is an exciting journey curated by ...