21 MYSTERY & ROMANCE NOVELS

by Robert Barr

Author	: Robert Barr
Publisher	: e-artnow
Total Pages	: 5069
Release	: 2017-05-29
Genre	: Fiction
ISBN	: 8075832914

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This unique collection of Robert Barr's most beloved books has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont Jennie Baxter, Journalist Tekla: A Romance of Love and War In the Midst of Alarms From Whose Bourne One Day's Courtship The Herald's of Fame The Strong Arm A Woman Intervenes A Prince of Good Fellows The O'Ruddy, A Romance (with Stephen Crane) A Rock in the Baltic The Measure of the Rule The Sword Maker Young Lord Stranleigh Lord Stranleigh Abroad Lady Eleanor: Lawbreaker Cardillac A Chicago Princess Over the Border: A Romance The Victors: A Romance of Yesterday, Morning and This Afternoon Literary Article - "Canadian literature" Robert Barr (1849–1912) was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist, born in Glasgow, Scotland. His famous detective character Eugéne Valmont, fashioned after Sherlock Holmes, is said to be the inspiration behind Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. Excerpt: "When I say I am called Valmont, the name will convey no impression to the reader, one way or another. My occupation is that of private detective in London, but if you ask any policeman in Paris who Valmont was he will likely be able to tell you, unless he is a recent recruit. If you ask him where Valmont is now, he may not know, yet I have a good deal to do with the Parisian police." (The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont)

Open and Shut

by David Rosenfelt

Author	: David Rosenfelt
Publisher	: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages	: 230
Release	: 2008-11-15
Genre	: Fiction
ISBN	: 0446551074

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Edgar-award nominated author David Rosenfelt's hilarious hero, Andy Carpenter, takes on a high-profile murder case, with his favorite golden retriever, Tara, by his side--now with a new cover look. Whether dueling with new forensics or the local old boys' network, irreverent defense attorney Andy Carpenter always leaves them awed with his biting wit and winning fourth-quarter game plan. But Andy prefers the company of his best friend, Tara, to the people he encounters in the courtroom. Tara, a golden retriever, is clearly smarter than half the lawyers who clog the courts of PassaicCounty. However, just as it seems Andy has everything figured out, his dad, New Jersey's legendary ex-D.A., drops dead in front of him at a game in Yankee Stadium. The shocks pile on as he discovers his dad left him with two unexpected legacies: a fortune of $22 million that Andy never knew existed . . . and a murder case with enough racial tinder to burn down City Hall. Struggling to serve justice and bring honor to his father, Andy must dig up some explosive political skeletons--and an astonishing family secret that can close his case (and his mouth) for good.

Someone to Love

by Jude Deveraux

Author	: Jude Deveraux
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages	: 356
Release	: 2007-12-26
Genre	: Fiction
ISBN	: 0743437179

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It's been three years since his fianc e's mysterious suicide, and Jace Montgomery still hungers for answers. Stacy was kind, funny, and in love -- why, on a trip to England, would she end her life in a room above a village pub? Then Jace stumbles upon a photo of a rambling estate tucked inside one of Stacy's books -- and a cryptic note dated one day before her death: "Ours again. Together forever. See you there...." Drawing on his family's vast wealth, Jace returns to England to purchase the unsightly Priory House -- and soon discovers it is haunted by the headstrong ghost of Ann Stuart. Unraveling the ties between past and present with the help of a beautiful local journalist, Jace must at last reconcile his heartwrenching loss and his own hopeful future.

Hit Man

by Lawrence Block

Author	: Lawrence Block
Publisher	: Harper Collins
Total Pages	: 384
Release	: 2009-03-17
Genre	: Fiction
ISBN	: 0061796689

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Keller is your basic urban Lonely Guy.He makes a decent wage, lives in a nice apartment.Works the crossword puzzle. Watches a little TV. Until the phone rings and he packs a suitcase, gets on a plane, flies halfway across the country...and kills somebody. It's a living. But is it a life? Keller's not sure. He goes to a shrink, but it doesn't work out the way he planned. He gets a dog, he gets a girlfriend. He gets along.

21st Birthday

by James Patterson

Author	: James Patterson
Publisher	: Hachette UK
Total Pages	: 345
Release	: 2021-05-03
Genre	: Fiction
ISBN	: 0759555699

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In this thrilling novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Detective Lindsay Boxer takes a vow to protect a young woman from a serial killer long enough to see her twenty-first birthday. When young wife and mother Tara Burke goes missing with her baby girl, all eyes are on her husband, Lucas. He paints her not as a missing person but a wayward wife—until a gruesome piece of evidence turns the investigation criminal. While Chronicle reporter Cindy Thomas pursues the story and M.E. Claire Washburn harbors theories that run counter to the SFPD’s, ADA Yuki Castellano sizes Lucas up as a textbook domestic offender . . . who suddenly puts forward an unexpected suspect. If what Lucas tells law enforcement has even a grain of truth, there isn't a woman in the state of California who's safe from the reach of an unspeakable threat.

Adventure, Mystery, and Romance

by John G. Cawelti

Author	: John G. Cawelti
Publisher	: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages	: 344
Release	: 1976
Genre	: Literary Criticism
ISBN	: 0226098672

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A study of the popular plot formulas, and chief practitioners, of the detective and crime story, western, and social melodrama, assessing their artistic and cultural significance.

Professor Augustus Van Dusen: 49 Detective Mysteries in One Edition

by Jacques Futrelle

Author	: Jacques Futrelle
Publisher	: Good Press
Total Pages	: 1064
Release	: 2023-11-28
Genre	: Fiction
ISBN	:

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Jacques Futrelle's 'Professor Augustus Van Dusen: 49 Detective Mysteries in One Edition' is a captivating collection of detective stories that showcases the literary prowess of the author. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the book features the brilliant and eccentric Detective Professor Augustus Van Dusen as he solves a series of intricate and mind-boggling mysteries. Futrelle's writing style is fast-paced, engaging, and filled with clever twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its mix of suspense, wit, and intelligent deduction, this book is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction.Jacques Futrelle, a prolific American author and journalist, was known for his innovative approach to mystery writing. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for creating intricate plots, Futrelle's work continues to be celebrated for its originality and entertainment value. His creation of the brilliant Detective Professor Augustus Van Dusen has become a beloved character in the detective fiction genre.For fans of classic mystery novels and those looking for engaging and cleverly crafted detective stories, Jacques Futrelle's 'Professor Augustus Van Dusen: 49 Detective Mysteries in One Edition' is a must-read. Full of suspense, intrigue, and intellectual challenges, this collection is sure to captivate readers of all ages and keep them eagerly turning pages.

Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #21

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Author	: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher	: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages	: 148
Release	: 2016-11-07
Genre	: Fiction
ISBN	: 1479424293

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Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #21 features the best in contemporary and classic mystery fiction, with a great linup of crimes and columns. Here are: Features: From Watson’s Notebook, by John H. Watson, M. D. Ask Mrs Hudson, by (Mrs) Martha Hudson Non Fiction: Screen of the Crime, by Kim Newman Beam Me Up, Sherlock, by Lynne Stephens Recurring Characters in the Nero Wolve Stories, by Robert Goldsborough Fiction: A tight Fit, by Marvin Kaye The Strange Disappearance of Mr. Wells, by Ashley Lynch-Harris Guessing Game, by Nick Andrychuk Dream a Little Dream of Me, by Jeff Baker Burned Right Down to the Ground, by Laird Long A Process of Elimination, by Rekha Ambardar Conduct Unbecoming, by Robert Knigtly Spirit of the Lawy, by Jacqueline Seewald Pact, by Dave Beynon Surf's Up!, by Meg Opperman CLASSIC REPRINT: The Naval Treaty, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ART & CARTOONS: Elena Betti (Front Cover) Cartoon by Marc Bilgrey

New Approaches to Popular Romance Fiction

by Sarah S.G. Frantz

Author	: Sarah S.G. Frantz
Publisher	: McFarland
Total Pages	: 276
Release	: 2014-01-10
Genre	: Literary Criticism
ISBN	: 0786489677

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Despite the prejudices of critics, popular romance fiction remains a complex, dynamic genre. It consistently maintains the largest market share in the American publishing industry, even as it welcomes new subgenres like queer and BDSM romance. Digital publishing originated in erotic romance, and savvy online communities have exploded myths about the genre's readership. Romance scholarship now reflects this diversity, transformed by interdisciplinary scrutiny, new critical approaches, and an unprecedented international dialogue between authors, scholars, and fans. These eighteen essays investigate individual romance novels, authors, and websites, rethink the genre's history, and explore its interplay of convention and originality. By offering new twists in enduring debates, this collection inspires further inquiry into the emerging field of popular romance studies.