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The adventure of the Speckled Band / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The little mystery / E.C. Bentley The adventure of the Egyptian tomb / Agatha Christie Emil and the detectives (an extract) / Erich Kästner The inspiration of Mr. Budd / Dorothy L. Sayers From the files of Inspector Craig / Raymond Smullyan Butch minds the baby / Damon Runyon Murder at St. Oswald's / Michael Underwood The cross of Lorraine / Isaac Asimov The Newdick helicopter / Leslie Charteris Cold money / Ellery Queen More from the files of Inspector Craig / Raymond Smullyan The one-handed murderer / Italo Calvino (an Italian folktale) Fingerprinting a ghost / Tony Fletcher (from Memories of murder) It's a hard world / Andrew Vachss Maddened by mystery / Stephen Leacock
A collection of classic and contemporary detective stories unfolds, presenting a variety of mysteries for readers to unravel. The anthology gathers tales from renowned authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Isaac Asimov, alongside lesser-known but equally intriguing writers. Each story offers a unique puzzle, challenging the reader to follow the clues and deduce the solution alongside the featured detectives.
This collection is likely to appeal to fans of classic detective fiction, offering a diverse range of mysteries from well-established authors and some newer voices. The inclusion of stories by Conan Doyle, Christie, and Sayers suggests a focus on traditional puzzle-solving and deductive reasoning. The variety in authors and settings promises a broad exploration of the detective genre, from historical tales to more modern interpretations.
Page Count:
244
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
Publisher:
Roaring Brook Press
ISBN-10:
0753451573
ISBN-13:
9780753451571
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