Brian Flynn

A local hero is kidnapped, and a shocking murder is only one of many unexpected results. Investigator Anthony Bathurst uncovers the ugly truths that someone is willing to commit murder to hide.

A local hero is kidnapped, and a shocking murder is only one of many unexpected results. Investigator Anthony Bathurst uncovers the ugly truths that someone is willing to commit murder to hide.

"The Murders Near Mapleton," by Brian Flynn

Anthony Boucher

A private detective and a small group of survivors from a murderous wedding find themselves trapped with an apparently psychotic killer on a remote island, cut off from the world at large.

A private detective and a small group of survivors from a murderous wedding find themselves trapped with an apparently psychotic killer on a remote island, cut off from the world at large.

"The Case of the Seven Sneezes," by Anthony Boucher

Moray Dalton

It sounded like the perfect story for a movie - a curse still working after 300 years. A macabre twist to a powerful drama - or simply brutal murder?

It sounded like the perfect story for a movie - a curse still working after 300 years. A macabre twist to a powerful drama - or simply brutal murder?

"The Condamine Case," by Moray Dalton

Anne Morice

"Murder in Married Life," by Anne Morice

Clever plotting, pointed dialogue and murder - what more could a reader want?

Clever plotting, pointed dialogue and murder - what more could a reader want?

"Death in the Grand Manor," by Anne Morice.

John Dickson

A car driven by a dead man with a cut throat...a lost gallows on a missing London street...John Dickson Carr's second mystery starring Henri Bencolin, "The Lost Gallows," reviewed:

A car driven by a dead man with a cut throat...a lost gallows on a missing London street...John Dickson Carr's second mystery starring Henri Bencolin, "The Lost Gallows," reviewed:

"The Lost Gallows," by John Dickson Carr

Harry Kemelman

Rabbi Small needed a break in his routine. An international bombing incident wasn't what he had in mind.

Rabbi Small needed a break in his routine. An international bombing incident wasn't what he had in mind.

"Tuesday the Rabbi Took Off," by Harry Kemelman

Sir Adam Braid

Molly Thynne

Nearly everyone in his family hated Sir Adam Braid. Only the old man's granddaughter loved him - and the old miser was cutting her out of his will. A motive for murder? Or did someone else hate him enough to kill him? "The Case of Sir Adam Braid," A Golden Age classic by Molly Thynne, reviewed.

Nearly everyone in his family hated Sir Adam Braid. Only the old man's granddaughter loved him - and the old miser was cutting her out of his will. A motive for murder? Or did someone else hate him enough to kill him? "The Case of Sir Adam Braid," A Golden Age classic by Molly Thynne, reviewed.

"The Case of Sir Adam Braid," by Molly Thynne

Richard Lockridge

On the Classic Mysteries podcast this week, Mr. and Mrs. North only want to draw up a new will, but it's their lawyer who gets murdered.

On the Classic Mysteries podcast this week, Mr. and Mrs. North only want to draw up a new will, but it's their lawyer who gets murdered.

"A Key to Death," by Frances and Richard Lockridge

Newly appointed to Scotland Yard, Bobby Owen finds himself weighing motives, politics and amazing beauty as he hunts for a murderer who might just be an "untouchable" British aristocrat. E.R. Punshon's "Helen Passes By," reviewed.

Newly appointed to Scotland Yard, Bobby Owen finds himself weighing motives, politics and amazing beauty as he hunts for a murderer who might just be an "untouchable" British aristocrat. E.R. Punshon's "Helen Passes By," reviewed.

"Helen Passes By," by E.R. Punshon

Short reviews of classic mystery novels and stories that are worth reading and re-reading

Excellent

Wonderful reintroductions and introductions.

Bravo!

Classic Mysteries

Maigret takes time off from work to investigate a murder on his own, to help a schoolteacher who traveled to Paris to enlist Maigret's aid.

Maigret takes time off from work to investigate a murder on his own, to help a schoolteacher who traveled to Paris to enlist Maigret's aid.

"Maigret Goes to School," by Georges Simenon

The murder was apparently impossible, taking place in a locked and bolted room. And when they broke into that room, everything in the room - including the victim's clothes - had been turned backwards.

The murder was apparently impossible, taking place in a locked and bolted room. And when they broke into that room, everything in the room - including the victim's clothes - had been turned backwards.

"The Chinese Orange Mystery," by Ellery Queen

It took Nero Wolfe to demonstrate to police that a mysterious death was actually a case of murder. And that's when life became dangerous for Wolfe and Archie Goodwin.

It took Nero Wolfe to demonstrate to police that a mysterious death was actually a case of murder. And that's when life became dangerous for Wolfe and Archie Goodwin.

"Fer-de-Lance," by Rex Stout

The charismatic cult leader was seen through a window apparently murdering his victim - but when police broke in, only the body of his victim was there.

The charismatic cult leader was seen through a window apparently murdering his victim - but when police broke in, only the body of his victim was there.

"Nine Times Nine", by Anthony Boucher

Three puzzling cases to be solved by the sedentary Nero Wolfe and his right-hand, wisecracking assistant, Archie Goodwin.

Three puzzling cases to be solved by the sedentary Nero Wolfe and his right-hand, wisecracking assistant, Archie Goodwin.

"Curtains for Three," by Rex Stout

The man who followed him home was a stranger to Maigret - but his secret could lead to murder.

The man who followed him home was a stranger to Maigret - but his secret could lead to murder.

"Maigret and the Saturday Caller," by Georges Simenon

Patrick Quentin

Hearing a warning of murder can be unnerving. Hearing it in your own voice could push you into insanity.

Hearing a warning of murder can be unnerving. Hearing it in your own voice could push you into insanity.

"A Puzzle for Fools," by Patrick Quentin

Christopher Bush

Investigator Ludovic Travers was uneasy about that promised murder - but could he keep it from coming true?

Investigator Ludovic Travers was uneasy about that promised murder - but could he keep it from coming true?

"The Case of the Housekeeper's Hair," by Christopher Bush

Michael Gilbert

A man is found murdered in a hidden escape tunnel being built under an Italian POW camp during World War II.

A man is found murdered in a hidden escape tunnel being built under an Italian POW camp during World War II.

"Death in Captivity," by Michael Gilbert

On Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, Rabbi David Small finds the hidden key to trapping a killer. 

On Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, Rabbi David Small finds the hidden key to trapping a killer.

"Saturday The Rabbi Went Hungry," by Harry Kemelman

At first, it looked like red paint on the floor of the artists' studio - until the first body was discovered.

At first, it looked like red paint on the floor of the artists' studio - until the first body was discovered.

"The Art School Murders," by Moray Dalton

Patricia Moyes

Written well after the end of the British Golden Age of Detection, "A Six-Letter Word for Death" manages to combine a puzzle-plot mystery (with a real crossword puzzle to be solved), a classic "country house" mystery and a secret "club" of authors, all tied together with a good murder.

Written well after the end of the British Golden Age of Detection, "A Six-Letter Word for Death" manages to combine a puzzle-plot mystery (with a real crossword puzzle to be solved), a classic "country house" mystery and a secret "club" of authors, all tied together with a good murder.

"A Six-Letter Word for Death," by Patricia Moyes

In this Agatha Christie thriller, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford must identify two Nazi spies known only as "N" and "M" who are plotting the German invasion of England during World War II.

In this Agatha Christie thriller, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford must identify two Nazi spies known only as "N" and "M" who are plotting the German invasion of England during World War II.

"N or M?" by Agatha Christie

Francis Vivian

Mr. Lomas told the police that he was being poisoned. The Chief Constable thought it was nonsense - until Mr. Lomas's body was discovered the next morning.

Mr. Lomas told the police that he was being poisoned. The Chief Constable thought it was nonsense - until Mr. Lomas's body was discovered the next morning.

"The Death of Mr. Lomas," by Francis Vivian

Tony Medawar

Another collection of little-known mystery stories by such icons of Golden Age mystery fiction as Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Marjorie Allingham and Edmund Crispin

Another collection of little-known mystery stories by such icons of Golden Age mystery fiction as Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Marjorie Allingham and Edmund Crispin

"Bodies From the Library 2," ed. by Tony Medawar

George Bellairs

It began with a minor embezzlement - but it ended with disappearances and multiple murders.

It began with a minor embezzlement - but it ended with disappearances and multiple murders.

"Death in Dark Glasses," by George Bellairs

"This crime is conditioned by the place. To understand the one you've got to study the other."

"This crime is conditioned by the place. To understand the one you've got to study the other."

"Fell Murder," by E.C.R. Lorac

Gaston Leroux

Who is the mysterious "Angel of Music" living underneath the Paris Opera House? And why is he obsessively fascinated with Christine Daaè and her beautiful voice? The original novel that led to the play which has become the longest-running musical on Broadway.

Who is the mysterious "Angel of Music" living underneath the Paris Opera House? And why is he obsessively fascinated with Christine Daaè and her beautiful voice? The original novel that led to the play which has become the longest-running musical on Broadway.

"The Phantom of the Opera," by Gaston Leroux

Martin Edwards

Meet the masters of the scientific skills essential for investigating crime. Fourteen short stories, selected and introduced by Martin Edwards.

Meet the masters of the scientific skills essential for investigating crime. Fourteen short stories, selected and introduced by Martin Edwards.

"The Measure of Malice," ed. by Martin Edwards

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