The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers

2023-11-12 Fiction

Author : Charles Dickens
Release : 2023-11-12
Genre : Fiction
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Download or read book The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers written by Charles Dickens. This book was released on 2023-11-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection includes some of the finest Christmas mysteries to keep you company for the entire holiday season! From puzzling detective cases to hair raising ghost tales, this collection has it all: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton) Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman) A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White) McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train) The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White) A Policeman's Business (Edgar Wallace) Stuffing (Edgar Wallace) Mr Wray's Cash Box (Wilkie Collins) The Adventure of the Second Swag (Robert Barr) A Chaparral Christmas Gift (O. Henry) A Christmas Tragedy (Emmuska Orczy) What the Shepherd Saw (Thomas Hardy) The Silver Hatchet (Arthur Conan Doyle) Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki) Mustapha (Sabine Baring-Gould) The Christmas Banquet (Nathaniel Hawthorne) The Haunted Man (Charles Dickens) The Ghost's Touch (Fergus Hume) Glámr (Sabine Baring-Gould) The Ghosts at Grantley (Leonard Kip) A Terrible Christmas Eve (Lucie E. Jackson) Ghosts and Family Legends (Catherine Crowe) Thurlow's Christmas Story (John Kendrick Bangs) The Abbot's Ghost (Louisa M. Alcott) Old Applejoy's Ghost (Frank R. Stockton) Wolverden Tower (Grant Allen) The Christmas-Eve Vigil (James Bowker) The Box with the Iron Clamps (Florence Marryat) Joseph (Katherine Rickford) The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton (Charles Dickens) The Ghost of Christmas Eve (J. M. Barrie) The Dead Sexton (Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) Uncle Cornelius His Story (George MacDonald) The Grave by the Handpost (Thomas Hardy) Number Ninety (Bithia Mary Croker) At Chrighton Abbey (Mary Elizabeth Braddon) The Black Bag Left on a Door-Step (Catherine L. Pirkis) Between the Lights (E. F. Benson) Transition (Algernon Blackwood) The Kit-Bag (Algernon Blackwood)

The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers

2023-12-13 Fiction

Author : Charles Dickens
Release : 2023-12-13
Genre : Fiction
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Download or read book The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers written by Charles Dickens. This book was released on 2023-12-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers anthology presents an unparalleled collection that spans a remarkable variety of literary styles and themes, rooted deep within the heart of the mysterious and macabre surrounding the festive season. This anthology intricately weaves together strands of intrigue, suspense, and holiday spirit through a tapestry of narratives that range from the ghostly to the downright unsettling, showcasing the diversity and complexity of the genre. Among this exquisite collection, standout pieces showcase the depth and breadth of craftsmanship, including gothic tales, detective fiction, and psychological thrillers, illuminating the darker undertones of what is traditionally considered a time of joy and celebration. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology are revered luminaries and pioneers in their respective fields, drawing from a rich palette of historical, cultural, and literary movements. This collection not only underscores the cherished traditions of Christmas but also provides a unique lens through which the evolution of murder mysteries and thrillers can be examined. The varied backgrounds of the authors, including some of the most celebrated names like Dickens, Doyle, and Stevenson, contribute a fascinatingly broad spectrum of perspectives, enriching the anthologys exploration of its theme and inviting a deeper understanding of the nuanced interplay between festivity and mystery. This anthology represents an extraordinary opportunity for readers to immerse themselves in a multiplicity of styles, themes, and perspectives unified by the singular backdrop of the Christmas season. It beckons literary enthusiasts and casual readers alike to delve into its pages for both the sheer thrill of entertainment and the pursuit of a deeper, scholarly appreciation of the murder mystery genre across different eras. The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers is an essential addition to any collection, promising not only to enlighten but also to spark lively debate and dialogue among its readers about the fascinating intersection of holiday cheer and the thrilling allure of the unsolved mystery.

The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries

2013-10-22 Fiction

Author : Otto Penzler
Release : 2013-10-22
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 985/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries written by Otto Penzler. This book was released on 2013-10-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Edgar Award-winning editor collects sixty of his all-time favorite holiday crime stories—from Arthur Conan Doyle and Thomas Hardy, to Sara Paretsky and Ed McBain. • “Anyone who cares about the best mystery writing of the past century and beyond would be lucky to receive this thick volume during the holidays." —The Washington Post This collection touches on all aspects of the holiday season, and all types of mysteries. They are suspenseful, funny, frightening, and poignant. Included are puzzles by Mary Higgins Clark, Isaac Asimov, and Ngaio Marsh; uncanny tales in the tradition of A Christmas Carol by Peter Lovesey and Max Allan Collins; O. Henry-like stories by Stanley Ellin and Joseph Shearing, stories by pulp icons John D. MacDonald and Damon Runyon; comic gems from Donald E. Westlake and John Mortimer; and many, many more. Almost any kind of mystery you’re in the mood for--suspense, pure detection, humor, cozy, private eye, or police procedural—can be found in these pages. FEATURING: - Unscrupulous Santas - Crimes of Christmases Past and Present - Festive felonies - Deadly puddings - Misdemeanors under the mistletoe - Christmas cases for classic characters including Sherlock Holmes, Brother Cadfael, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot, Ellery Queen, Rumpole of the Bailey, Inspector Morse, Inspector Ghote, A.J. Raffles, and Nero Wolfe.

The 19th Christmas

2019-10-07 Fiction

Author : James Patterson
Release : 2019-10-07
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 02X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The 19th Christmas written by James Patterson. This book was released on 2019-10-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this #1 New York Times bestseller, the Women's Murder Club gets ready for a quiet Christmas—until a mysterious killer decides to terrorize the city. As the holidays approach, Detective Lindsay Boxer and her friends in the Women's Murder Club have much to celebrate. Crime is down. The medical examiner's office is quiet. Even the courts are showing some Christmas spirit. And the news cycle is so slow that journalist Cindy Thomas is on assignment to tell a story about the true meaning of the season for San Francisco. Then a fearsome criminal known only as "Loman" seizes control of the headlines. Solving crimes never happens on schedule, but as this criminal mastermind unleashes credible threats by the hour, the month of December is upended for the Women's Murder Club. Avoiding tragedy is the only holiday miracle they seek.

Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen

2015-11-03 Fiction

Author : Vicki Delany
Release : 2015-11-03
Genre : Fiction
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Download or read book Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen written by Vicki Delany. This book was released on 2015-11-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Rudolph, New York, it’s Christmastime all year long. But this December, while the snow-lined streets seem merry and bright, a murder is about to ruin everyone’s holiday cheer in the first Year-Round Christmas mystery. As the owner of Mrs. Claus’s Treasures, Merry Wilkinson knows how to decorate homes for the holidays. That’s why she thinks her float in the semi-annual Santa Claus parade is a shoe-in for best in show. But when the tractor pulling Merry’s float is sabotaged, she has to face facts: there’s a Scrooge in Christmas Town. Merry isn’t ready to point fingers, especially with a journalist in town writing a puff piece about Rudolph’s Christmas spirit. But when she stumbles upon the reporter’s body on a late night dog walk—and police suspect he was poisoned by a gingerbread cookie crafted by her best friend, Vicky—Merry will have to put down the jingle bells and figure out who’s really been grinching about town, before Vicky ends up on Santa’s naughty list…

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