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A sudden storm sweeps across the downs, plunging the countryside into darkness. Amid the chaos, a puzzling mystery unfolds. When the storm clears, the body of a local man is found, sending shockwaves through the quiet community. Detective John Rhoades, determined and sharp, must navigate treacherous paths and hidden secrets to uncover the truth. As he delves deeper, he faces unexpected twists and turns that challenge his instincts and resolve. Can he solve the mystery before the past catches up with everyone involved? In 'Mystery of the Downs,' Arthur J. Rees crafts a captivating detective ...

In the autumn of 1918, an ancient English country house becomes the backdrop for a chilling mystery. The War to End All Wars rages on in Europe, but in this seemingly peaceful setting, a bored young wife throws a party for her London friends. Among the guests are war workers, servicemen, and a renowned explorer known for his expertise in jewels. The evening takes a dark turn when, just hours later, the hostess is found dead from a gunshot wound. An heirloom pearl necklace has vanished, and Scotland Yard is hot on the trail—yet they may be targeting the wrong suspect. As secrets unravel and ...

Step into the intriguing world of Arthur Reess Shrieking Pit, an enthralling murder mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. Follow private detective Grant Colwyn as he embarks on a seemingly tranquil holiday in East Anglia, only to be drawn into a web of suspense when he observes a young man acting strangely at a nearby table. After the young man mysteriously vacates his hotel without settling his bill, he reappears in a quaint hamlet amidst the Norfolk marshes, where he seeks refuge at the local inn. The next morning, a shocking murder unfolds, and the young man is nowhere to be ...

A tempest unexpectedly sweeps in from the sea, hurtling across the downs and into the hills with unrelenting force. The once visible crescent moon is now obscured, as the countryside is shrouded in an impenetrable darkness, punctuated only by the intermittent flashes of lightning. - The captivating opening sentence of the book.

Robert Turolds obsession with reviving an ancient English title leads him down an ominous path. Just as he is about to claim his heritage, he is mysteriously murdered, with fingers pointed towards his daughter. Strangely, she too vanishes after Roberts shocking revelation of her illegitimacy. The question remains - who was behind Roberts death? What secrets did his manservant Thalassa hold? Join us, as we unravel this riveting mystery.

Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous year 1918, amidst the relentless Great War, lies an ancient English country house steeped in blood and mystery. This tranquil setting is disrupted when a young, listless wife organizes a gathering for her friends from the bustling city of London. Her invitees include war workers, men in uniform, and a renowned explorer with an affinity for jewels. The revelry ends in despair when shes found dead with a gunshot wound and an invaluable heirloom pearl necklace goes missing. Scotland Yard, seemingly barking up the wrong tree, is on the case. Will the ...

Unravel the riveting mystery of the Hampstead Murder. The illustrious High Court Judge, Sir Horace Fewbanks, is found dead in Hampstead, England, with a bullet wound. The case falls into the hands of Private Detective Crewe, a wealthy bachelor who finds crime solving more intellectually stimulating than a chess match with the Russian champion, Turgieff. Assisting Crewe is a savvy fourteen-year-old Cockney boy, Joe, whom Crewe rescued from a life of crime. As the duo navigates a maze of clues and a sea of suspects, they face an inquest, a trial, and eventually uncover an elegantly crafted ...