Author: Joyce Porter
Publisher: Prelude Books
ISBN: 1788422015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Why should he even be bothered to solve the case? When word gets out that Pomeroy Chemicals is seeking to fill the lucrative position of Chief Security Officer, Dover is keenly interested. All he needs, he feels, is one smashing success and the prestigious title is his. When a young pregnant girl known to no one in the town of Frenchy Botham turns up murdered, Dover eagerly comes up with more totally plausible suspects, persuasive motives, and airtight solutions than the sharp mind of his assistant Sergeant MacGregor, can process. In fact, if you've ever wondered when or how MacGregor would reach his breaking point, this is the book to read. Editorial reviews: “Something quite out of the ordinary.” Daily Telegraph “Joyce Porter is a joy... Dover is unquestionably the most entertaining detective in fiction.” Guardian “Plotted with the technique of a virtuoso.” New York Times “Wonderfully funny.” Spectator “Dover is wildly, joyously unbelievable; and may he remain so for our comic delight.” Sun “You will be fascinated by his sheer dazzling incompetence. Porter has a keen eye, a wicked sense of comedy, and a delightfully low mind.” Harper’s
Dead Easy for Dover
Author: Joyce Porter
Publisher: Prelude Books
ISBN: 1788422015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Why should he even be bothered to solve the case? When word gets out that Pomeroy Chemicals is seeking to fill the lucrative position of Chief Security Officer, Dover is keenly interested. All he needs, he feels, is one smashing success and the prestigious title is his. When a young pregnant girl known to no one in the town of Frenchy Botham turns up murdered, Dover eagerly comes up with more totally plausible suspects, persuasive motives, and airtight solutions than the sharp mind of his assistant Sergeant MacGregor, can process. In fact, if you've ever wondered when or how MacGregor would reach his breaking point, this is the book to read. Editorial reviews: “Something quite out of the ordinary.” Daily Telegraph “Joyce Porter is a joy... Dover is unquestionably the most entertaining detective in fiction.” Guardian “Plotted with the technique of a virtuoso.” New York Times “Wonderfully funny.” Spectator “Dover is wildly, joyously unbelievable; and may he remain so for our comic delight.” Sun “You will be fascinated by his sheer dazzling incompetence. Porter has a keen eye, a wicked sense of comedy, and a delightfully low mind.” Harper’s
Publisher: Prelude Books
ISBN: 1788422015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Why should he even be bothered to solve the case? When word gets out that Pomeroy Chemicals is seeking to fill the lucrative position of Chief Security Officer, Dover is keenly interested. All he needs, he feels, is one smashing success and the prestigious title is his. When a young pregnant girl known to no one in the town of Frenchy Botham turns up murdered, Dover eagerly comes up with more totally plausible suspects, persuasive motives, and airtight solutions than the sharp mind of his assistant Sergeant MacGregor, can process. In fact, if you've ever wondered when or how MacGregor would reach his breaking point, this is the book to read. Editorial reviews: “Something quite out of the ordinary.” Daily Telegraph “Joyce Porter is a joy... Dover is unquestionably the most entertaining detective in fiction.” Guardian “Plotted with the technique of a virtuoso.” New York Times “Wonderfully funny.” Spectator “Dover is wildly, joyously unbelievable; and may he remain so for our comic delight.” Sun “You will be fascinated by his sheer dazzling incompetence. Porter has a keen eye, a wicked sense of comedy, and a delightfully low mind.” Harper’s
The Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery
Author: B. Murphy
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230107354
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
Bruce Murphy's Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery is a comprehensive guide to the genre of the murder mystery that catalogues thousands of items in a broad range of categories: authors, titles, plots, characters, weapons, methods of killing, movie and theatrical adaptations. What distinguishes this encyclopedia from the others in the field is its critical stance.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230107354
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
Bruce Murphy's Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery is a comprehensive guide to the genre of the murder mystery that catalogues thousands of items in a broad range of categories: authors, titles, plots, characters, weapons, methods of killing, movie and theatrical adaptations. What distinguishes this encyclopedia from the others in the field is its critical stance.
The Mystery Fancier
Author: William F. Deeck
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 0941028119
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
A bibliography of various mystery novels published between November 1976 and Fall 1992.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 0941028119
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
A bibliography of various mystery novels published between November 1976 and Fall 1992.
Mystery Fanfare
Author: Michael L. Cook
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879722302
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This work is a composite index of the complete runs of all mystery and detective fan magazines that have been published, through 1981. Added to it are indexes of many magazines of related nature. This includes magazines that are primarily oriented to boys' book collecting, the paperbacks, and the pulp magazine hero characters, since these all have a place in the mystery and detective genre.
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879722302
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This work is a composite index of the complete runs of all mystery and detective fan magazines that have been published, through 1981. Added to it are indexes of many magazines of related nature. This includes magazines that are primarily oriented to boys' book collecting, the paperbacks, and the pulp magazine hero characters, since these all have a place in the mystery and detective genre.
Creative Haven Celebrate! Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Coloring Book
Author: David Edgerly
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486842800
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Lift your "spirits" with this colorful celebration of the Mexican holiday that honors lost loved ones. Created by David and Chris Edgerly, 31 elaborately detailed designs include iconic sugar skulls as well as dozens of whimsical skeletons.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486842800
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Lift your "spirits" with this colorful celebration of the Mexican holiday that honors lost loved ones. Created by David and Chris Edgerly, 31 elaborately detailed designs include iconic sugar skulls as well as dozens of whimsical skeletons.
Bowker's Guide to Characters in Fiction 2007
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780835247498
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3004
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780835247498
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3004
Book Description
Critical Survey of Mystery and Detective Fiction
Author: Frank Northen Magill
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Presents critical studies of more than 270 authors of detective and mystery fiction from around the world dating from the mid-eighteenth century to the present day.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Presents critical studies of more than 270 authors of detective and mystery fiction from around the world dating from the mid-eighteenth century to the present day.
Sequels
Author: Janet G. Husband
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838909671
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 793
Book Description
A guide to series fiction lists popular series, identifies novels by character, and offers guidance on the order in which to read unnumbered series.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838909671
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 793
Book Description
A guide to series fiction lists popular series, identifies novels by character, and offers guidance on the order in which to read unnumbered series.
Mystery Index
Author: Steven Olderr
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Provides indexes to American and British mystery novels by author, title, subject, setting, and characters.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Provides indexes to American and British mystery novels by author, title, subject, setting, and characters.
Joseph Conrad The Dover Reader
Author: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486791157
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Anthology featuring the author's most famous novel, "Heart of Darkness, " along with "The Congo Diary, The Secret Agent, " and "Almayer's Folly." Short stories includes "Youth: A Narrative," "The Secret Sharer," and other tales.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486791157
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Anthology featuring the author's most famous novel, "Heart of Darkness, " along with "The Congo Diary, The Secret Agent, " and "Almayer's Folly." Short stories includes "Youth: A Narrative," "The Secret Sharer," and other tales.