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By:Diana Cooper-Clark
Published on 1983 by Popular Pr of Bowling Green State
ISBN 9780879722234
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Kamis, 14 Maret 2019
Designs of darkness
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100 Masters of Mystery and Detective Fiction: Baynard H. Kendrick
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By:Fiona Kelleghan
Published on 2001-01-01 by Salem PressInc
ISBN 9780893569778
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Essays taken from Salem Press's Critical survey of mystery and detective fiction, published in 1988.
The Concrete Blonde
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By:Michael Connelly
Published on 2014-06-17 by Allen & Unwin
ISBN 9781742698137
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Season One of the ten-part television series BOSCH, starring Titus Welliver as Detective Harry Bosch, is based on three Harry Bosch thrillers: The Concrete Blonde, City of Bones and Echo Park. When LAPD detective Harry Bosch shot and killed Norman Church - the 'Dollmaker' - the police were convinced it marked the end of the search for one of the city's most bizarre serial killers. But four years later, Norman Church's widow is taking Bosch to court, accusing him of killing the wrong man. To make matters worse, Bosch has just received a note, eerily reminiscent of the ones the Dollmaker used to taunt him with, giving him a location where a body can be found. Is the Dollmaker still alive? Or is this the work of a vicious copycat killer, determined to repeat the Dollmaker's grisly feats and destroy Bosch's career in the process? 'The finest crime writer working today' Neil Cross, lead scriptwriter for Spooks and creator of Luther.
Selasa, 12 Maret 2019
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
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By:Agatha Christie
Published on 2003-12-09 by Modern Library
ISBN 9781588363947
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Who poisoned the wealthy Emily Inglethorpe, and how did the murderer penetrate and escape from her locked bedroom? Sus-pects abound in the quaint village of Styles St. Mary—from the heiress’s fawning new husband to her two stepsons, her volatile housekeeper, and a pretty nurse who works in a hospital dispensary. Making his unforgettable debut, the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is on the case. “The key to the success of this style of detective novel,” writes Elizabeth George in her Introduction, “lies in how the author deals with both the clues and the red herrings, and it has to be said that no one bettered Agatha Christie at this game.”
The Tea Master and the Detective
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By:Aliette de Bodard
Published on 2018-04-02 by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
ISBN 9781625673664
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“A window onto a beautifully developed world that widens the meaning of space opera.” —New York Times Once, the mindship known as The Shadow's Child was a military transport. Once, she leapt effortlessly between stars and planets, carrying troops and crew for a war that tore the Empire apart. Until an ambush killed her crew and left her wounded and broken. Now the war is over, and The Shadow's Child, surviving against all odds, has run away. Discharged and struggling to make a living, she has no plans to go back into space. Until the abrasive and arrogant scholar Long Chau comes to see her. Long Chau wants to retrieve a corpse for her scientific studies: a simple enough, well-paid assignment. But when the corpse they find turns out to have been murdered, the simple assignment becomes a vast and tangled investigation, inexorably leading back to the past--and, once again, to that unbearable void where The Shadow's Child almost lost both sanity and life... “[The Tea Master and the Detective] is a window onto a beautifully developed world that widens the meaning of space opera, one that centers on Chinese and Vietnamese cultures and customs instead of Western military conventions, and is all the more welcome for it.” —Amal El-Mohtar, New York Times “The Tea Master and the Detective is the Sherlock Holmes retelling I always wanted and now I have it. And I want so much more of it.” —Ana Grilo, Kirkus “The Tea Master is an astonishing Holmesian mystery, in which Holmes is a woman and Watson is a spaceship. It is everything I wanted it to be. Tea, space, and mysteries within mysteries.” —Mary Robinette Kowal “Ingenious... As a classical blend of far-future SF and traditional murder mystery, The Tea Master and the Detective should satisfy readers unfamiliar with the Xuya universe, but at the same time it’s an intriguing introduction to that universe, much of which seems to lie just outside the borders of this entertaining tale.” —Gary K. Wolfe, Locus “De Bodard constructs a convincingly gritty setting and a pair of unique characters with provocative histories and compelling motivations. The story works as well as both science fiction and murder mystery, exploring a future where pride, guilt, and mercy are not solely the province of humans.” —Publishers’ Weekly
Minggu, 10 Maret 2019
Reckless Abandon
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By:Stuart Woods
Published on 2004-09-28 by Penguin
ISBN 9781101210093
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Cop-turned-lawyer Stone Barrington tracks a mobster hiding deep within the witness protection program in this new thriller in the New York Times bestselling series-with a little help from beautiful Florida police chief Holly Barker. From the Paperback edition.
Sabtu, 09 Maret 2019
Coyote Waits
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By:Tony Hillerman
Published on 2009-03-17 by Harper Collins
ISBN 9780061801204
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The car fire didn't kill Navajo Tribal Policeman Delbert Nez—a bullet did. And the old man in possession of the murder weapon is a whiskey-soaked shaman named Ashie Pinto. Officer Jim Chee is devastated by the slaying of his good friend Del, and confounded by the prime suspect's refusal to utter a single word of confession or denial. Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn believes there is much more to this outrage than what appears on the surface, as he and Jim Chee set out to unravel a complex weave of greed and death that involves a historical find and a lost fortune. But the hungry and mythical trickster Coyote is waiting, as always, in the shadows to add a strange and deadly new twist.
Jumat, 08 Maret 2019
Hollywood Ending
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By:Kellye Garrett
Published on 2018-08-08 by Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 9780738755434
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And the award goes to . . . . . . Dayna Anderson, the semi-famous actress turned PI who steps up her sleuthing swagger in this follow-up to breakout hit Hollywood Homicide, winner of the Lefty Award and the Agatha Award for Best First Novel! Tinseltown's awards season is in full swing, and everyone is obsessed with dressing up, scoring free swag, and getting invited to the biggest awards shows of the year. But when celebrity publicist Lyla Davis is killed, the festive mood comes to an abrupt halt. Apprentice private eye Dayna Anderson thinks she's uncovered the killer. Unfortunately, what starts as an open-and-shut case turns out to be anything but. Diving deeper into the investigation, Dayna gets a backstage look at gossip blogging, Hollywood royalty, and one of entertainment's most respected awards shows—all while trying to avoid her own Hollywood ending. Praise for Hollywood Ending: |Day's funny and determined, the sort of woman who really WOULD make a wisecrack when faced with danger. She's done her time in the tinsel factory and seen the light. She's the perfect guide to the lifestyles of the rich, famous, and homicidally inclined.|—Donna Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of the Meg Langslow series |Kellye Garrett's Hollywood Ending glitters with stardust. A fun, fast-paced mystery, it's definitely an A-lister.|—Elaine Viets, author of the Dead-End Job mysteries |Fasten your seatbelts. A star is born!|—Nancy Martin, author of the Blackbird Sisters mysteries |Kellye Garrett's Hollywood Ending is an entertaining whodunit that provides readers a peek behind Hollywood's star-studded curtain.|—Diane Kelly, award-winning author of the Paw Enforcement, Tara Holloway, and House-Flipper mystery series Praise for Hollywood Homicide: Winner of the 2018 Lefty Award for Best Debut Winner of the 2018 Agatha Award for Best First Novel Winner of the 2018 IPPY Gold Medal for Best First Book |[A] winning first novel and series launch...Garrett writes with humor and insight about the Hollywood scene. Readers will look forward to Day's further adventures.|—Publishers Weekly (starred review) |A smart, sassy debut, introducing an appealing protagonist with amusing friends.|—Library Journal (starred review) and Debut of the Month |Veteran TV writer Garrett uses her Cold Case experience to inform her debut, which sets up more than one charming character and isn't afraid to go cynical on all things LA.|—Kirkus Reviews |Funny, lively characters populate this new Detective by Day series...this will be an entertaining entry into the amateur sleuth genre.|—RT Book Reviews |Fun, smart, endearingly flawed, and impressively determined, Dayna Anderson is a heroine readers will fall in love with...I relished every unexpected twist and turn of this highly entertaining mystery!|—Kyra Davis, New York Times bestselling author |Hollywood Homicide is a non-stop, fun read with humor sharp as a stiletto heel.|—Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling author of The Cajun Country Mysteries |Toss in a hit-and-run, a steep reward, and more one-liners than a Marx Brothers marathon and you've got Hollywood Homicide.|—Catriona McPherson, Agatha Award-winning author of The Reek of Red Herrings |There's a spunky new sleuth in town: Dayna Anderson takes readers on a madcap ride through the underbelly of La La Land, laced with high fashion, Twitter feeds, celebrities—and murder!|—Lucy Burdette, author of the bestselling Key West Food Critic Mysteries |Hollywood Homicide has a heart as big as Los Angeles, a plot as twisty as the 110 Freeway, and a heroine just as complex as the burger battle between In-N-Out and Fatburger...Can't wait for the next adventure with Garrett and Dayna Anderson!|—Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the critically acclaimed LAPD Detective Elouise Norton series |Buckle up for a fun, fast-paced joyride through the streets of Los Angeles. Hollywood Homicide is packed with action and suspense, but it's Garrett's fresh voice and sharp dialogue that really sets this book apart. A delight from start to finish!|—Marla Cooper, author of the Destination Wedding Mystery series |Funny, twisty, compelling. Hollywood Homicide is the whole package...Who knew the seedy underbelly of show business could be this much fun?|—Max Wirestone, author of the Dahlia Moss Mysteries |Hollywood Homicide takes readers for an insanely paced, wisecracking spin through the glitzy streets and clubs of LA, driven by dead-brokeactress-turned-amateur-sleuth Dayna Anderson, in the premiere of Kellye Garrett's dazzling Detective by Day series.|—Lisa Q. Mathews, author of The Ladies Smythe & Westin series |Garrett's hilarious new mystery...gets Hollywood so right it hurts. Great new series.|—Jerrilyn Farmer, author of the Madeline Bean Mysteries |A terrific debut. Fresh, fun, filled with twists and turns, and kept me glued to the page. I’m eagerly awaiting the next Detective by Day mystery!|—Gigi Pandian, USA Today bestselling author |Garrett has written a novel with great voice, characters, hilarious moments, and a lot of Hollywood, which is a perfect start to a series.|—BookRiot |The novel is quick paced, utterly beguiling, and enjoyable...Garrett takes the reader through an easy-reading romp...like listening to an entertaining and exasperating friend, you affectionately and happily read to the Hollywood Homicide ending.|—Désirée Zamorano for the LA Review of Books |Garrett, who wrote for TV’s Cold Case, brings a smart insider’s view of contemporary Hollywood to this lighthearted series.|—Publishers Weekly
Kamis, 07 Maret 2019
Twenty Rules for Writing Detective Stories
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By:S. S. Van Dine
Published on 2015-04-23 by
ISBN 9786050374254
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S. S. Van Dine (also styled S.S. Van Dine) is the pseudonym used by American art critic Willard Huntington Wright (1888–1939) when he wrote detective novels. Wright was an important figure in avant-garde cultural circles in pre-WWI New York, and under the pseudonym (which he originally used to conceal his identity) he created the once immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance, a sleuth and aesthete who first appeared in books in the 1920s, then in movies and on the radio. In addition to his success as a writer of fiction, Wright's lengthy introduction and notes to the anthology The World's Great Detective Stories (1928) are important in the history of the critical study of detective fiction. Although dated by the passage of time, this essay is still a core around which many other such commentaries have been constructed. He also wrote an article, |Twenty Rules for Writing Detective Stories|, in 1928 for The American Magazine It has been frequently reprinted and compared to |Knox's (Ten) Commandments| by Ronald Knox.
Rabu, 06 Maret 2019
The Last Detective
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By:Peter Lovesey
Published on 2003-07-01 by Soho Press
ISBN 9781569478080
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Introduction by Louise Penny A woman's body has been found floating in a large reservoir just south of Bristol. In order to solve the mystery of the |Lady in the Lake,| Detective Superintendent Peter Diamond must locate two missing letters attributed to Jane Austen and defy his superiors on the force to save a woman unjustly accused of murder. This is the first of the Peter Diamond series; it won the 1992 Anthony Boucher Award for Best Mystery Novel. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Selasa, 05 Maret 2019
The Detective Wore Silk Drawers
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By:Peter Lovesey
Published on 2008 by Soho Press
ISBN 9781569475249
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“This entertaining period mystery, set in Victorian England, is lively, lurid, amusing.”—Publishers Weekly “These are humorous novels and the humour is character-based . . . mixed with the absurdities of the English class-system. . . . Cribb was the first of the new-wave Victorian crime-fighters and is arguably still the best.”—Sherlock Holmes Magazine The second Sergeant Cribb mystery is set in the world of Victorian bare-fisted pugilism—an illegal sport. Constable Jago is sent, undercover, to Radstock Hall by Sergeant Cribb, who suspects that when fighters who train there lose, they are murdered.
The Devil's Detective
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By:Simon Kurt Unsworth
Published on 2015-03-03 by Anchor
ISBN 9780385539357
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Debut novelist Simon Kurt Unsworth sends the detective novel to Hell. In The Devil's Detective, a sea change is coming to Hell . . . and a man named Thomas Fool is caught in the middle. Thomas Fool is an Information Man, an investigator tasked with cataloging and filing reports on the endless stream of violence and brutality that flows through Hell. His job holds no reward or satisfaction, because Hell has rules but no justice. Each new crime is stamped |Do Not Investigate| and dutifully filed away in the depths of the Bureaucracy. But when an important political delegation arrives and a human is found murdered in a horrific manner—extravagant even by Hell's standards—everything changes. The murders escalate, and their severity points to the kind of killer not seen for many generations. Something is challenging the rules and order of Hell, so the Bureaucracy sends Fool to identify and track down the killer. . . . But how do you investigate murder in a place where death is common currency? Or when your main suspect pool is a legion of demons? With no memory of his past and only an irresistible need for justice, Fool will piece together clues and follow a trail that leads directly into the heart of a dark and chaotic conspiracy. A revolution is brewing in Hell . . . and nothing is what it seems. The Devil's Detective is an audacious, highly suspenseful thriller set against a nightmarish and wildly vivid world. Simon Kurt Unsworth has created a phantasmagoric thrill ride filled with stunning set pieces and characters that spring from our deepest nightmares. It will have readers of both thrillers and horror hanging on by their fingernails until the final word. In Hell, hope is your worst enemy. From the Hardcover edition.
Rabu, 27 Februari 2019
Johannes Cabal the Detective
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By:Jonathan L. Howard
Published on 2010-07-13 by Anchor
ISBN 9780385533232
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Johannes Cabal returns in this fearfully funny and terrifically twisted tale of murder and international intrigue . . . five thousand feet off the ground. When an attempt to steal a rare book turns sour, Johannes Cabal, a necromancer of some little infamy, finds himself in a foreign prison awaiting execution. A crafty plan -- as horrific as it is cunning -- allows him to steal the identity of a government official and make his escape aboard a luxurious aeroship heading out of the country. But what should be a perfect getaway rapidly becomes complicated by the bizarre disappearance of a passenger, an attempt on Cabal's life, and an unwelcome face from the past. Trapped aboard with a killer, can even Cabal's open-razor of a mind save him? Full of twists, turns, sword fights, archenemies, newfangled flying machines, narrow escapes, and, of course, resurrected dead, Johannes Cabal’s latest eldritch escapade is a Ruritanian romp from first to last.
Selasa, 26 Februari 2019
My Sherlock Holmes
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By:Michael Kurland
Published on 2004-01-22 by Minotaur Books
ISBN 9781466826120
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For over a century, readers have thrilled to the exploits of Sherlock Holmes through the tales narrated by his sidekick and official chronicler, Dr. John Watson. But do Dr. Watson's tales really tell the true story of the great detective? In this collection of thirteen original tales, each told by a side character in the original canon, ranging from the famous (Irene Adler, Professor James Moriarty, and Mycroft Holmes) to the decidedy minor (Billy the page boy, Wiggins of the Baker Street Irregulars, and both Mrs. Watsons), readers finally get to hear another side of the legend. From what Inspector Lestrade really thought of Holmes to the untold tale of his encounter with Dr. Fu Manchu, from the bitter reminiscences of him by C. Auguste Dupin to the thoughts of his longtime landlady Mrs. Hudson, the totality of the veil of mystery over the legend that is Sherlock Holmes is at last removed. With stories from Barbara Hambly, Cara Black, Peter Tremayne, and Michael Kurland, among others, My Sherlock Holmes is a unique and compelling entry into the literature of the world's most famous detective.
Senin, 25 Februari 2019
Johannes Cabal the Detective
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By:Jonathan L. Howard
Published on 2010-07-13 by Anchor
ISBN 9780385533232
Synopsis
Johannes Cabal returns in this fearfully funny and terrifically twisted tale of murder and international intrigue . . . five thousand feet off the ground. When an attempt to steal a rare book turns sour, Johannes Cabal, a necromancer of some little infamy, finds himself in a foreign prison awaiting execution. A crafty plan -- as horrific as it is cunning -- allows him to steal the identity of a government official and make his escape aboard a luxurious aeroship heading out of the country. But what should be a perfect getaway rapidly becomes complicated by the bizarre disappearance of a passenger, an attempt on Cabal's life, and an unwelcome face from the past. Trapped aboard with a killer, can even Cabal's open-razor of a mind save him? Full of twists, turns, sword fights, archenemies, newfangled flying machines, narrow escapes, and, of course, resurrected dead, Johannes Cabal’s latest eldritch escapade is a Ruritanian romp from first to last.
Sabtu, 23 Februari 2019
The Feral Detective
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By:Jonathan Lethem
Published on 2018-11-06 by HarperCollins
ISBN 9780062859082
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Jonathan Lethem’s first detective novel since Motherless Brooklyn “One of America’s greatest storytellers.” —Washington Post Phoebe Siegler first meets Charles Heist in a shabby trailer on the eastern edge of Los Angeles. She’s looking for her friend’s missing daughter, Arabella, and hires Heist to help. A laconic loner who keeps his pet opossum in a desk drawer, Heist intrigues the sarcastic and garrulous Phoebe. Reluctantly, he agrees to help. The unlikely pair navigate the enclaves of desert-dwelling vagabonds and find that Arabella is in serious trouble—caught in the middle of a violent standoff that only Heist, mysteriously, can end. Phoebe’s trip to the desert was always going to be strange, but it was never supposed to be dangerous. . . . Jonathan Lethem’s first detective novel since Motherless Brooklyn, The Feral Detective is a singular achievement by one of our greatest writers.
Rabu, 20 Februari 2019
Anatomy of Murder
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By:Carl Darryl Malmgren
Published on 2001 by Popular Press
ISBN 9780879728410
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Anatomy of Murder identifies and explores three basic fictional forms dealing with murder and detection—mystery, detective, and crime fiction. Mystery fiction takes place in a centered world, one whose most distinctive characteristic is motivation. Covering the forms of murder fiction, the book examines texts by Doyle, Christie, Sayers, Hammett, Chandler, Highsmith, Jim Thompson, Thomas Harris, and others.
Hollywood Homicide
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By:Kellye Garrett
Published on 2017-08-08 by Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 9780738753003
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The Surprise Hit of the Season! Winner of the Lefty Award and nominated for the Agatha and Barry Awards Actress Dayna Anderson’s Deadly New Role: Homicide Detective Dayna Anderson doesn’t set out to solve a murder. All the semifamous, mega-broke actress wants is to help her parents keep their house. So after witnessing a deadly hit-and-run, she pursues the fifteen grand reward. But Dayna soon finds herself doing a full-on investigation, wanting more than just money—she wants justice for the victim. She chases down leads at paparazzi hot spots, celeb homes, and movie premieres, loving every second of it—until someone tries to kill her. And there are no second takes in real life. Praise: |[A] winning first novel and series launch ... Garrett writes with humor and insight about the Hollywood scene. Readers will look forward to Day's further adventures.|—Publishers Weekly (starred review) |A smart, sassy debut, introducing an appealing protagonist with amusing friends.| —Library Journal (starred review) and Debut of the Month |Veteran TV writer Garrett uses her Cold Case experience to inform her debut, which sets up more than one charming character and isn't afraid to go cynical on all things LA.|—Kirkus Reviews |Funny, lively characters populate this new Detective by Day series ... this will be an entertaining entry into the amateur sleuth genre.|—RT Book Reviews “Fun, smart, endearingly flawed, and impressively determined, Dayna Anderson is a heroine readers will fall in love with ... I relished every unexpected twist and turn of this highly entertaining mystery!”—Kyra Davis, New York Times bestselling author “Hollywood Homicide is a non-stop, fun read with humor sharp as a stiletto heel.”—Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling author of The Cajun Country Mysteries “Toss in a hit-and-run, a steep reward, and more one-liners than a Marx Brothers marathon and you’ve got Hollywood Homicide.”—Catriona McPherson, Agatha Award-winning author of The Reek of Red Herrings “There’s a spunky new sleuth in town: Dayna Anderson takes readers on a madcap ride through the underbelly of La La Land, laced with high fashion, Twitter feeds, celebrities—and murder!”—Lucy Burdette, author of the bestselling Key West Food Critic Mysteries “Hollywood Homicide has a heart as big as Los Angeles, a plot as twisty as the 110 Freeway, and a heroine just as complex as the burger battle between In-N-Out and Fatburger ... Can’t wait for the next adventure with Garrett and Dayna Anderson!”—Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the critically acclaimed LAPD Detective Elouise Norton series “Buckle up for a fun, fast-paced joyride through the streets of Los Angeles. Hollywood Homicide is packed with action and suspense, but it’s Garrett’s fresh voice and sharp dialogue that really sets this book apart. A delight from start to finish!”—Marla Cooper, author of the Destination Wedding Mystery series “Funny, twisty, compelling. Hollywood Homicide is the whole package ... Who knew the seedy underbelly of show business could be this much fun?”—Max Wirestone, author of the Dahlia Moss Mysteries “Hollywood Homicide takes readers for an insanely paced, wisecracking spin through the glitzy streets and clubs of LA, driven by dead-brokeactress-turned-amateur-sleuth Dayna Anderson, in the premiere of Kellye Garrett’s dazzling Detective by Day series.”—Lisa Q. Mathews, author of The Ladies Smythe & Westin series “Garrett’s hilarious new mystery ... gets Hollywood so right it hurts. Great new series.”—Jerrilyn Farmer, author of the Madeline Bean Mysteries “A terrific debut. Fresh, fun, filled with twists and turns, and kept me glued to the page. I’m eagerly awaiting the next Detective by Day mystery!”—Gigi Pandian, USA Today bestselling author “Garrett has written a novel with great voice, characters, hilarious moments, and a lot of Hollywood, which is a perfect start to a series.”—BookRiot |The novel is quick paced, utterly beguiling, and enjoyable...Garrett takes the reader through an easy-reading romp...like listening to an entertaining and exasperating friend, you affectionately and happily read to the Hollywood Homicide ending.|—Désirée Zamorano for the LA Review of Books
Selasa, 19 Februari 2019
Early German and Austrian Detective Fiction
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By:Mary W. Tannert,Henry Kratz
Published on 1999-01-01 by McFarland
ISBN 9780786406593
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Often considered an Anglo-American and French phenomenon, the detective story is now known to have been German as well, at least since Adolph Mullner's 1828 novella The Caliber--published 13 years before Edgar Allan Poe's Murders of the Rue Morgue. The Germanic stories, however, were neglected by German and Austrian academics with literary-canonical predilections, dismissed by self-important Anglo-American scholars, and suppressed by National Socialists. Now, as scholars reexamine noncanonical works in all genres, these stories arise newly appraised and appreciated by critics and readers at last have access to the Germanic contemporaries of Poe, Gaboriau and Conan Doyle. This book includes parts of six translated detective novels and novellas originally published between 1828 and 1909. The selection includes one story each by Adolph Mullner, Otto Ludwig, Adolf Streckfuss, Auguste Groner, Maximilian Bottcher and Balduin Groller. Each story is preceded by a one-page biographical sketch of the author, and a general introduction covers the literary development of the genre and briefly examines the critical history and the sociohistorical value of the German-language stories.
Senin, 18 Februari 2019
Detective Tales
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By:Peter Coupe
Published on 2007-05 by Lulu.com
ISBN 9781847533388
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Larson Lee is a comic book artist. He dies in a freak accident involving a 40 year old lorry, several tins of industrial paint, and three rolls of newsprint paper. He leaves his son, Brett, a small house, no money and the rights to his comic book characters. Unfortunately for Brett, these characters already have something of a history in the real world, especially in the areas of bank robbery and murder. Brett is not really equipped to deal with all this mayhem, preferring to spend his time trying to get off with Celia, who he hopes will soon be the new love of his life. A black comedy, fantasy, love story with no end of violence, and some interesting thoughts about quantum theory and parallel universes thrown in for good measure. The only question left is the identity of the mysterious and beautiful Delphine....
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