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A Taste of Noir includes four short stories from the collection Nice Girl Does Noir by Libby Fischer Hellmann. The stories in Taste include: “Detour” - This story, about a hit woman who takes out the wrong mark, was originally written for the These Guns for Hire (Bleak House, 2007) anthology and was one of Libby's first “noir” stories. “House Rules” - What happens when an average Midwestern couple hits Vegas?

Five short stories now available in audio format. Stories include Two Against One, In a Flash, Stan Still, Rubber Baby Buggy Bumper, and Irresistible Allure....

A collection of five short stories, now available in audio format.

Five short stories now available in audio format!

A compilation of five short stories, including: "A Dish from Wales", "Time Capsule", "Surf's Up", "Did I or Didn't I", and "The Trip".

With this critically acclaimed debut collection, Frank Bill announces himself as an author of fiercely defined vision. In these vivid tales, Bill’s southern Indiana proves a literary destination of immense nuance, even as his mostly working-class characters cry out in voices that cannot be denied.

Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch accompanies his old friend and mentor, retired bush pilot Charley Stevens, as he pays a visit to a mysterious woman, the widow of a Vietnam vet, living in isolation in the Maine wilderness. Many years earlier, she had called Charley, then a young game warden himself, for help. She claimed that her badly bleeding husband had been attacked by a rabid bat. But in the succeeding days, despite her husband's increasingly erratic and aggressive behavior, his wife resisted Charley's attempts to help, arousing his suspicions that more was going on than met the eye.

After the smoke clears from the gym, Coach Andy Zuelke is found dead on a bench press. Niki Dupre must sort through the stories given by the boys, and their coaches, with the help of Livingston Parish Detective Hardee Wild. She discovers the two assistant coaches were about to be fired. They rise to the top of the suspect list.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of 12 stories by Arthur Conan Doyle that were originally published in Strand magazine from July 1891 to June 1892. This collection includes some of Holmes' most famous cases.

New York Times best-selling author Laura Lippman has been hailed as one of the best crime fiction writers in America today, winning virtually every major award in the genre. The author of the enormously popular series featuring Baltimore P.I. Tess Monaghan as well as three critically lauded stand-alone novels, Lippman now turns her attention to short stories - and reveals another level of mastery.

A collection of short stories from Edmund Crispin featuring his beloved amateur detective, Gervase Fen. Crime fiction at its quirkiest and best.

Después de repartir las cartas, un jugador no pasa el corte. En un torneo de póquer local, un jugador es asesinado después del primer día de juego. Un sospechoso es fichado por el asesinato, pero algo no cuadra. Para descubrir al asesino real, Niki se une al torneo. Pero, ¿está la baraja en su contra?

In the bustling town of Larkspur, Detective Raymond "Ray" Marshall is known for his unwavering pursuit of justice. But when a series of mysterious murders plague the town, even Ray is baffled by the elusive shadow orchestrating these crimes. As he delves deeper into the investigation, the lines between personal and professional blur.

Nick is under pressure today...He makes a living by preying on weaker individuals. Today's target is the old man that he's been observing all week long and he needs to make his move...But sometimes people aren't as helpless as they seem and Nick may be in for a rude awakening.

"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is a collection of twelve short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. It was first published on 14 October 1892; the individual stories had been serialised in The Strand Magazine between July 1891 and June 1892. The stories are not in chronological order, and the only characters common to all twelve are Holmes and Dr. Watson.

From the dramatic Highlands to bustling cities, the unique landscapes and locales of Scotland have enthralled and shaped generations of mystery writers. This new collection presents 17 classic stories, spanning a period from the 1880s to the 1970s, by a host of Scottish authors alongside writers from south of the border inspired by the history and majesty of the storied country.

Join Sergeant Frank Hardy and Mette Hardy in three more gripping mysteries set in late-19th-century New Zealand: Dead Shot, Lying Under Water, and Come to Grief.

A secret society. A deadly conspiracy. A race against time. The Order of the Black Sun Series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun Series is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. Join a series and a cast of characters that will keep you entertained long into the night. The best-selling epic adventure - three complete books in one audiobook.

One of the greatest mystery of all time is about to be revealed. A secret society. A deadly conspiracy. A race against time. The Order of the Black Sun series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun series is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue.

Zoe Doyle is a police constable doing her best to keep things calm in a locked-down London. When a vicious killer begins dismembering bodies in Brixton, there are inevitable comparisons to "Jack the Ripper". While working her beat, Zoe receives a voice message, learning, to her horror, that "The Corona Ripper" has selected his next victim: her mother.