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New England 1920: Peter Crane bricht mit Freunden zu einer Expedition in die unerforschten Weiten Labradors auf. Durch die Weissagung einer alten Zigeunerin war ihm in Kindertagen prophezeit worden, dass er einmal fernab der Heimat zu Tode komme würde, aber anschließend als Wiedergänger seiner Familie erscheinen würde...

Dive into a whimsical world of laughter with Jingle Book, a delightful collection of silly poetry and limericks designed to entertain and inspire children. Each verse is crafted to spark joy and ignite the imagination, making reading a playful adventure!

This detective winds up with situations of an inscrutable variety. Fleming Stone’s contacts are like strings of an instrument he plays. He has a personal magnetic manner and is always willing to share any information he gathers. Stone once said, “The hardest puzzle in this world is a woman,” and that brief comment comes to life in this fourth example of his prowess as he surprisingly falls in love with one of the murder suspects.

Another ideal tale for listeners trying to outthink primary investigator Fleming Stone, who uses logical deductions to nab greatly unexpected murderers. This follows The Clue: Fleming Stone Mystery #1; The Gold Bag: Fleming Stone Mystery #2; A Chain of Evidence: Fleming Stone Mystery #3; The Curved Blades: Fleming Stone Mystery #4; and The Mark of Cain: Fleming Stone Mystery #5.

This is an ideal tale for those listeners who do their best to outguess the primary investigator Fleming Stone, who uses his logical deductions to nab greatly unexpected murderers. This follows The Clue: Fleming Stone Mystery #1, The Gold Bag: Fleming Stone Mystery #2, A Chain of Evidence: Fleming Stone Mystery #3, and The Curved Blades: Fleming Stone Mystery #4. There will be several more in the future about this man who takes on the most puzzling problems and is always willing to share information he gathers with unorthodox observations.

Although part of the Fleming Stone mystery series, the stories can be enjoyed in any order because the plot and characters are completely different in each.

Quick-witted detective Stone is capable of making decisions from a pair of muddy shoes and other seemingly unimportant clues. It’s almost like a performing magician pulling a rabbit from a hat. He once remarked that “One never knows what difference anything will make until the difference is made.” Publication time of books featuring Stone are unknown so just watch for them for ordering. Even very astute listeners will often be surprised at his amazing solutions.

This is the start of an exciting series of tales featuring detective Fleming Stone. It was first published in 1909 by American mystery writer Carolyn Wells, who wrote a total of 170 books on diverse subjects, this being the first in her Fleming Stone mysteries. Stone is called on to find who murdered a bride-to-be in her home the night before her wedding. There are several suspects in a well-to-do household, plus incoming guests for the planned wedding. It all whets your appetite for more such scintillating mysteries to follow, so look ahead with excitement.

De Carolyn Wells escritora y poetaDe Carolyn Wells escritora y poeta estadounidense, es un clásico de la Edad de Oro de la ficción detectivesca. "La pista" se inscribe de lleno en la tradición de dos de los subgéneros de misterio favoritos: el misterio de la casa señorial y el misterio de la habitación cerrada. El detective Fleming Stone es frío y metódico, muy al estilo de sus antepasados más famosos en la ficción, Hércules Poirot y Sherlock Holmes.

Deep Lake, in Wisconsin, is delightful to visit in the summer, but by night it's a whole other story... The murder of Sampson Tracy was bizarre indeed: a nail was driven into his skull, and round his body were spread out flowers, fruit, a feather duster... This mystery story possesses all the hallmarks of the classics of the genre - an apparently unsolvable crime committed in a sealed room, lots of suspects with highly probable motives, chilling suspense and a great atmosphere!

Listen to A Chain of Evidence with a movie-style soundtrack and amplify your audiobook experience. The Mystery: "Mr. Stone," I began, "if three persons spent the night in an apartment so securely locked on the inside that there was no possible means of ingress, and if in the morning it was found that one of those three persons had been murdered at midnight, would you say that the guilt must rest upon either one or both of the other two persons?” (Carolyn Wells) The solution - who knows?

Madeleine Van Norman is found stabbed to death on the night before her wedding. The heiress is found in the library of her sprawling country mansion stabbed with her own Venetian letter-opener. Though a suicide note is found, the list of potential suspects grows. Who would benefit from the rich woman’s death? There is her groom who was having an affair. There are family members who might not want her to marry to save their inheritance. There is the groom’s secret lover. Or could it have been the secretary?

A visit to friends in Connecticut is a strange affair for David Stanhope. A brother and sister in the vicinity are brutally murdered and David joins local officials for investigation. A considerable number of suspects makes the situation greatly confusing and results in exceptional detective Fleming Stone being recruited to seek a solution.

In a quaint New England college town, whispers of murder and suicide surround the perplexing death of a groom-to-be, who also happens to be a future college president. A room locked from the inside, a death with no apparent motive, and curious clues that seem to defy logic. Suddenly, all eyes turn to Anita, the mysterious newcomer. Is she merely caught in the crossfire, or does she hold the key to unravel this enigma? With whispers of secret love letters and a peculiar ring mark on the deceaseds forehead, the towns theories abound. Join us as we delve into this gripping mystery.

In a twist of fate, former governor Samuel Appleby sentences his old adversary, Daniel Wheeler, to a unique form of house arrest on his own property. Appleby then manipulates Wheeler into backing his sons run for governor, offering a chance at freedom as bait. However, when Appleby is found murdered in Wheelers home, a labyrinthine investigation ensues. Full of unexpected turns, this tale of political intrigue, loyalty, and odd circumstances is peppered with sharp detective dialogue that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats. (Summary by Sharon Kilmer)

Dive into the 11th installment of the Fleming Stone detective series where a powerful industry magnate is found dead in his sealed bedroom with no clear signs of natural death. As the police and medical examiners scramble to identify the murderer from a pool of suspects with either motive but no opportunity, or opportunity but no motive, the mystery deepens. Further complicating matters, a relative of the deceased claims to have witnessed the apparition of the victim, accompanied by the distinct taste and aroma of raspberry jam. Join us as we unravel this intricate whodunit, narrated by ...

Delve into a riveting tale of wealth, murder, and mystery. A millionaire is found dead in his study, surrounded by a suspicious staff, an enchanting niece, and a secretive private secretary. Amidst the drama, a will emerges that only deepens the intrigue. Can a Sherlock Holmes-esque detective unravel the web of deceit and find the truth? Join us in this captivating narrative expertly narrated by Richard Kilmer.

Eric Stannard, a renowned portrait artist of immense wealth, is discovered dead in his own studio, with an etching needle chillingly embedded in his chest. His wife Joyce and model Natalie are found frozen in shock at the scene, making them the immediate suspects. However, mysteries unfold as the artists son, infatuated with Natalie, and a neighbor smitten with Joyce, come into the picture. Will the enigmatic psychic be able to unravel the truth? Or will it be the brilliant detective Alan Ford who uncovers the murderer? Join us in this thrilling tale of deceit, love, and mystery.

Join us as we unravel the enigmatic murder of a wealthy man who seemingly had no enemies. The crime scene is a locked room, sealed from the inside, with the only exit being a perilous leap into a deep, ominous lake. The victim is adorned with a peculiar assortment of objects - a floral wreath, an orange, a feather scarf interspersed here and there, two crackers, a handkerchief, a feather duster, a nail, a crucifix, and lastly, a watch submerged in a bedside water pitcher. This is no ordinary crime. Carolyn Wells, initially a renowned childrens author, found her calling in crafting intricate ...