If you like Sherlock Holmes(or really any good fictional crime books) this anthology of lost murder mysteries is for you! In The Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries, you will find authors and characters that were lost to the pages of history like Andrew Forrester Jr.’s Mrs. G or Charles W. Chestnut’s Sheriff Campbell. These storiesContinue reading “The Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries”
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Murder on the Orient Express
Plot: This book was written by Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot is on a train in Europe, when a snowdrift blocks the railroad tracks and derails the train. A passenger known only as Mr. Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, with his window open and his door locked from the inside. Poirot,Continue reading “Murder on the Orient Express”
Don’t Turn Out the Lights: Presented by the Horror Writers Association
Flesh eating ogres. A life size baby doll that stalks its prey. A terrifying woman who saws off the limbs of naughty children. These stories and more are inside this book, which is guaranteed to scare the ever living snot out of you. Compiling horror stories from 36 separate authors, this book has everything fromContinue reading “Don’t Turn Out the Lights: Presented by the Horror Writers Association”
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Cardboard Box: Case #12 (On the Case With Holmes and Watson)
Plot: When a Miss Susan Cushing receives a package, she opens to find a revolting surprise- two freshly-cut human ears! Lestrade, the Inspector, passes this package as a cruel joke. However, Holmes suspects the worst. Can he find out who sent this and why? Read on… Likes: I like this book because it has mystery.Continue reading “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Cardboard Box: Case #12 (On the Case With Holmes and Watson)”
The Adventures of Feluda-2
The second assortment of the exciting mystery stories of Feluda by Satyajit Ray! If you enjoyed reading The Adventures of Feluda-1, then you’ll love this book even more. This is a collection of about 20 action-packed stories. The stories are just as good as book 1, replete with action, mystery and suspense! Likes: I likedContinue reading “The Adventures of Feluda-2”
The Complete Adventures of Feluda-1
This book is a collection of stories written by Satyajit Ray, one of the prominent writers of India. Feluda is about a private investigator, named Pradosh C. Mitter, nicknamed Feluda, and his adventures with his younger cousin Topshe who is the narrator and the bumbling crime writer Lalmohan Ganguly aka Jatayu. This trio will togetherContinue reading “The Complete Adventures of Feluda-1”
Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes
Plot: Meet Peter Nimble, a blind boy who is schooled in the art of thievery. One day, he meets a Haberdasher and steels a box from him. The box contains three sets of eyes.One is gold, one is black onyx and the third one is pure uncut emerald. Peter puts the gold eyes into hisContinue reading “Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes”
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart-Four Books in One
Plot: Are you interested in action, adventure and mystery? If yes, then this collection of four books just might be for you. Join secret agent Jack Stalwart in Russia, Mexico, Japan and Antarctica for some of the most amazing adventures of your life. The first story is in this book is called ” The DeadlyContinue reading “Secret Agent Jack Stalwart-Four Books in One”
Starry River of the Sky
Plot: In the almost ghost-town like village of Clear Sky, the moon has been missing and is not showing up at night! A chore-boy, named Rendi, seems to be the only person who has noticed this. Why is the moon missing? Why does Rendi’s master, Master Chao, seem to be always bickering with Widow Yan?Continue reading “Starry River of the Sky”
The Hardy Boys- The House on the Cliff
Plot: Frank and Joe Hardy are the sons of Fenton Hardy, a famous detective.They find out from their dad some drugs that had been sent from India had been stolen. And to make the matters worse, when their dad goes to explore and find the thief, he gets captured! It’s up to Joe and FrankContinue reading “The Hardy Boys- The House on the Cliff”
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