Ergebnis für "Murder by the Book" in Kunst

On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. While the Wager had been chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon known as “the prize of all the oceans,” it had wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The men, after being marooned for months and facing starvation, ...

The Benson Murder Case - A Philo Vance Story by S. S. Van Dine. The Benson Murder Case – A Philo Vance Story is the first of a series of twelve popular mysteries set in New York during the Jazz Age. S. S. Van Dine is the nom de plume of prominent art critic, and member of New York’s avant-garde, W. H. Wright. He rapidly became one of the country’s best-selling authors and the series remained immensely popular for decades, as Philo Vance was featured in dozens of movies, plays and radio shows. Van Dine’s novels marked a sharp departure from earlier detective fiction. To begin ...

The Cat Saw Murder by Dolores Hitchens. Detective Lieutenant Stephen Mayhew has been heard to complain that the murder of the Sticklemann woman was the damnedest case that he ever met up with; that it got progressively worse as it dragged along; and that it set him at such insane tasks as pulling hairs out of Miss Rachel's wealthy cat and forcing a timid fat woman to scream. Samantha, the cat to whom a fortune had been left, was very much the center of the whole story, from the moment when she brought in to Miss Rachel some delicious-looking raw meat, with glistening poison crystals on it, ...

The Dalehouse Murder by Francis Everton. An assorted group of young people gather in a Merchester house to take part in the annual lawn tennis tournament. The summer is extremely hot, tempers are frayed and suddenly one of the inmates dies in her bed. Is the ice-cool doctor really cool or has he assumed the facade to mask a diabolical plot? A murder mystery with more than a splash of psychological leanings.

A New York Times bestseller | Soon to be a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg at Amblin Entertainment"Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining." —Wall Street Journal "Don't trust anyone, including the four septuagenarian sleuths in Osman's own laugh-out-loud whodunit." —ParadeIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.

Dive into the heart of the Jazz Age with The Benson Murder Case – A Philo Vance Story, the inaugural tale in a sequence of twelve gripping mysteries set in New York. The series springs from the mind of S. S. Van Dine, a prominent art critic and avant-garde member of New York society, also known by his real name, W. H. Wright. This series introduced readers to a whole new kind of detective Philo Vance, an eccentric loner, a man of refined tastes, and a suave socialite. Van Dines novels stood out for their unconventional approach to crime-solving, focusing on psychology over physical ...

A brutally battered body is discovered on a golf course, initially deemed a suicide. However, a group of four leisurely gentlemen lodging at the nearby country club, along with the local police, beg to differ. The mystery appears to be solved multiple times, with evidence seemingly leaving no room for doubt. Yet, each time theres a hole in the logic, leading the investigation back to square one. The ultimate revelation serves as a reminder to our detectives and to us all - the most obvious truths are often the hardest to see. This narratives thrilling twists will captivate some, while others ...

Freeman Wills Crofts was part of the golden age of detective fiction, along with the likes of Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler. His most famous creation, Inspector Joseph French of Scotland Yard, appeared in more than 30 novels between 1924 and 1957. Fellow golden age author Raymond Chandler described Crofts as "the soundest builder of them all”, and Agatha Christie included a parody of French in a 1929 collection of short stories. In this story, cinema box office cashiers are dying in mysterious circumstances. With few clues and little time, will Inspector French succeed in capturing ...

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Joe Wilmot, a prosperous cinema owner in a small town, is trapped in a life filled with a resentful wife and a housemaid with romantic intentions. Amid his wifes increasing demands for freedom and a formidable rival threatening his livelihood, Joe is driven to consider the unthinkable - murder. This riveting tale from acclaimed crime writer Jim Thompson (known for The Killer Inside Me, The Getaway, The Grifters) paints a raw image of a man on the brink of desperation. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

In the heart of London, the daughter of a humble country parson mysteriously disappears. As fear and desperation set in, her father reaches out to amateur detective, Roger Sheringham. The case takes a dark turn when the girl is found dead - her life ended by her own silk stocking. Although initially believed to be a suicide, a disturbing pattern emerges when more young women are found dead in eerily similar circumstances. Faced with the chilling possibility of a serial killer, Sheringham must unravel the tangled threads of these tragic deaths. Are they mere copycat suicides, or is a sinister ...

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of a bustling Midwestern resort town in peak tourist season, Sister Simon’s Murder Case unravels with the mysterious murder of an elderly woman, Dannie Grear, who lived in bated breath due to an unknown fear. The local police, though relentless and headstrong, are constantly thwarted in their pursuit of the elusive killer who continues to target anyone seeming to know too much. Enter Sister Simon, the composed nun with a knack for investigation, taught by her detective father to leave no stone unturned in a murder case. With her fathers lessons and her ...

Delve into another intricate tale penned by Walter Stewart, also known as J.J. Connington. Follow the intrepid Chief Constable, Sir Clinton Driffield, as he maneuvers through the convoluted mysteries of the Shandon family estate. The Shandons, a family of successful yet flawed brothers, find their seemingly perfect lives riddled with underlying issues. As jealousy and ambition stir the pot, Sir Clinton, aided by his reliable associate Wendover, must decode a puzzle as intricate as the estates maze. This captivating narrative is expertly narrated by Howard Skyman.

Dive into the chilling tale of a crafty murderer lurking in the labyrinthine halls of an ancient hospital, crafted by the acclaimed author of Murder Takes the Veil. This gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Delve into the chilling mystery of a sacristans murder in the sacristy and a theft of precious jewels. The evidence oddly points towards the priest. However, could the real culprit be the communist, the Nazi, the Senators wife, or someone entirely unexpected? Set against the backdrop of World War II Chicago, this gripping tale by Daniel A Lord, S.J. – a renowned American Catholic writer and priest – captivates with its unexpected twists. Known for his diverse body of work spanning religion, humor, plays, songs, mysteries, and politics, Lords indelible influence notably extends to ...

When Rex Howard, a hardened private eye, loses his beloved kid sister to a ruthless waterfront mob boss, he vows to seek revenge. The mobster, however, doesnt make it easy - he sends his gun-toting henchmen after Rex while his seductive femme fatale attempts a lethal seduction. But neither bullets nor temptations can deter Rex. This thrilling tale follows his relentless pursuit of justice, come what may.

Journey into the mind of literatures first detective, C. Auguste Dupin, in Edgar Allan Poes groundbreaking 1841 short story, The Murders in the Rue Morgue. Delve into this captivating tale of ratiocination, considered the pioneer of the detective genre and the originator of the locked room mystery trope. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)

Embark on a thrilling journey set against the haunting backdrop of Louisianas bayou country. Murder Takes the Veil is a suspenseful tale of the lovely Trillium Pierce, trapped in the clutches of a murderer who believes his deadly destiny is written in the stars. As her friends at Aurelian College fall victim to this mysterious menace cloaked in a nuns habit, Trillium finds herself defenseless. This chilling narrative is the work of Margaret Ann Hubbard, a prolific author known for her historical novels, Catholic childrens books, and gripping crime mysteries penned during the 1950s and 1960s.

The Lane Fleming collection of vintage pistols and revolvers is renowned nationwide. When Fleming is discovered lifeless in his secured gun room, clutching a Confederate-made Colt-type percussion .36 revolver, the verdict is accidental death. However, Flemings widow, Gladys, isnt convinced. She hires Colonel Jefferson Davis Rand, a private detective and fellow gun enthusiast, to catalogue, evaluate, and negotiate the sale of her late husbands collection. The list of people who coveted the collection is long, but did someone desire it so much they would kill for it? And if so, how did they ...

Dive into the eerie mysteries of Londons Praed Street, where a string of inexplicable murders has the city on edge. Eccentric scientist Dr. Priestly is hot on the trail, piecing together the chilling connections between the crimes. But as he gets closer to the truth, he discovers a startling revelation - hes next on the murderers list. This gripping tale is penned by John Rhode, a pseudonym for the renowned author Cecil Street.