Author: Faye Rothstein
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503543668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The entire book encompasses an ordinary neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, Sheepshead Bay, which is between the Atlantic Ocean and the bay. You will travel with the evil personalities, the good and loving ones, and those striving for success. You will find out what happens to an ordinary family after they come into money. Their inability to handle said money will bring about much destruction. The conflict and jealousy of two sisters, the indifference of the mother, the detective work will bring in the romance. The cultural aspects of the story bring forth the ability of a mixed neighborhood to encompass every race, color, religion.
Sheepshead Bay Murder Mystery
Author: Faye Rothstein
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503543668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The entire book encompasses an ordinary neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, Sheepshead Bay, which is between the Atlantic Ocean and the bay. You will travel with the evil personalities, the good and loving ones, and those striving for success. You will find out what happens to an ordinary family after they come into money. Their inability to handle said money will bring about much destruction. The conflict and jealousy of two sisters, the indifference of the mother, the detective work will bring in the romance. The cultural aspects of the story bring forth the ability of a mixed neighborhood to encompass every race, color, religion.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503543668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The entire book encompasses an ordinary neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, Sheepshead Bay, which is between the Atlantic Ocean and the bay. You will travel with the evil personalities, the good and loving ones, and those striving for success. You will find out what happens to an ordinary family after they come into money. Their inability to handle said money will bring about much destruction. The conflict and jealousy of two sisters, the indifference of the mother, the detective work will bring in the romance. The cultural aspects of the story bring forth the ability of a mixed neighborhood to encompass every race, color, religion.
PHILO VANCE MURDER MYSTERIES - Complete Collection (Illustrated)
Author: S.S. Van Dine
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2375
Book Description
S.S. Van Dine's 'Philo Vance Murder Mysteries - Complete Collection (Illustrated)' is a seminal work in the genre of classic detective fiction, providing readers with a series of captivating mysteries that showcase the brilliance of the amateur detective, Philo Vance. The book is characterized by intricate plots, detailed investigation methods, and a focus on psychological analysis, setting it apart from other crime novels of the era. The vivid illustrations accompanying each story add to the immersive experience, enhancing the reader's connection to the characters and settings. Van Dine's writing style is engaging and sophisticated, incorporating elements of wit and intellectualism that make the narratives both entertaining and thought-provoking. As a whole, this collection offers a comprehensive glimpse into the Golden Age of detective fiction, making it a must-read for fans of the genre and those interested in the development of literary mysteries. S.S. Van Dine, a pseudonym for author Willard Huntington Wright, drew inspiration from his background in art and literature to create the enigmatic character of Philo Vance and craft the intricate puzzles that define the series. His expertise in the cultural and intellectual spheres is evident throughout the collection, enriching the stories with layers of depth and complexity. Van Dine's attention to detail, clever plotting, and engaging characterizations make the 'Philo Vance Murder Mysteries' a standout contribution to the genre, solidifying his place as a master of detective fiction. I wholeheartedly recommend this complete collection to anyone seeking a classic and captivating read filled with intrigue, intellect, and timeless mystery.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2375
Book Description
S.S. Van Dine's 'Philo Vance Murder Mysteries - Complete Collection (Illustrated)' is a seminal work in the genre of classic detective fiction, providing readers with a series of captivating mysteries that showcase the brilliance of the amateur detective, Philo Vance. The book is characterized by intricate plots, detailed investigation methods, and a focus on psychological analysis, setting it apart from other crime novels of the era. The vivid illustrations accompanying each story add to the immersive experience, enhancing the reader's connection to the characters and settings. Van Dine's writing style is engaging and sophisticated, incorporating elements of wit and intellectualism that make the narratives both entertaining and thought-provoking. As a whole, this collection offers a comprehensive glimpse into the Golden Age of detective fiction, making it a must-read for fans of the genre and those interested in the development of literary mysteries. S.S. Van Dine, a pseudonym for author Willard Huntington Wright, drew inspiration from his background in art and literature to create the enigmatic character of Philo Vance and craft the intricate puzzles that define the series. His expertise in the cultural and intellectual spheres is evident throughout the collection, enriching the stories with layers of depth and complexity. Van Dine's attention to detail, clever plotting, and engaging characterizations make the 'Philo Vance Murder Mysteries' a standout contribution to the genre, solidifying his place as a master of detective fiction. I wholeheartedly recommend this complete collection to anyone seeking a classic and captivating read filled with intrigue, intellect, and timeless mystery.
S.S. VAN DINE Premium Collection: Thriller Classics, Murder Mysteries, Detective Tales & More (Illustrated)
Author: Willard Huntington Wright
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2720
Book Description
The 'S.S. VAN DINE Premium Collection' represents a pivotal assembly of thriller classics, murder mysteries, and detective tales that weave together a rich tapestry of intrigue and intellectual challenge. The anthology is celebrated not just for its selection of compelling narratives but also for its diverse literary styles that range from the taut and suspenseful to the methodically deductive, encapsulating a broad spectrum of the crime genres evolution over the early 20th century. The volume stands out for its comprehensive showcase of Van Dine's (a pseudonym for Willard Huntington Wright) seminal work within the detective fiction landscape, offering readers an annotated and illustrated journey through the high points of his literary contributions. These standout pieces bridge the gap between entertainment and intellectual rigor, challenging readers to decipher clues alongside the protagonists. The contributing minds behind this anthology, primarily Wright under his famed alias, S.S. Van Dine, have indelibly shaped the contours of detective fiction. Their works, synonymous with the Golden Age of detective stories, reflect a period of literary experimentation and the transformation of the detective story into a vehicle for both puzzlement and social commentary. Wrights penchant for weaving intricate plots with a firm underpinning in logic and art history elucidates the intellectual currents of his time, making this collection an indispensable resource for understanding the genre's development. This anthology is thus recommended for readers eager to immerse themselves in the cerebral depths of classic detective fiction. It offers a unique window into the strategies employed by one of the genres masters, enhancing appreciation for the detective tale's art form. Beyond mere entertainment, the 'S.S. VAN DINE Premium Collection' invites readers to explore the multifaceted dimensions of mystery and deduction, championing the enduring appeal of the genre and fostering a deeper conversation between the intricate plots of yesteryears and the analytical minds of todays readers.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2720
Book Description
The 'S.S. VAN DINE Premium Collection' represents a pivotal assembly of thriller classics, murder mysteries, and detective tales that weave together a rich tapestry of intrigue and intellectual challenge. The anthology is celebrated not just for its selection of compelling narratives but also for its diverse literary styles that range from the taut and suspenseful to the methodically deductive, encapsulating a broad spectrum of the crime genres evolution over the early 20th century. The volume stands out for its comprehensive showcase of Van Dine's (a pseudonym for Willard Huntington Wright) seminal work within the detective fiction landscape, offering readers an annotated and illustrated journey through the high points of his literary contributions. These standout pieces bridge the gap between entertainment and intellectual rigor, challenging readers to decipher clues alongside the protagonists. The contributing minds behind this anthology, primarily Wright under his famed alias, S.S. Van Dine, have indelibly shaped the contours of detective fiction. Their works, synonymous with the Golden Age of detective stories, reflect a period of literary experimentation and the transformation of the detective story into a vehicle for both puzzlement and social commentary. Wrights penchant for weaving intricate plots with a firm underpinning in logic and art history elucidates the intellectual currents of his time, making this collection an indispensable resource for understanding the genre's development. This anthology is thus recommended for readers eager to immerse themselves in the cerebral depths of classic detective fiction. It offers a unique window into the strategies employed by one of the genres masters, enhancing appreciation for the detective tale's art form. Beyond mere entertainment, the 'S.S. VAN DINE Premium Collection' invites readers to explore the multifaceted dimensions of mystery and deduction, championing the enduring appeal of the genre and fostering a deeper conversation between the intricate plots of yesteryears and the analytical minds of todays readers.
MURDER MYSTERIES - S.S. Van Dine Edition: 12 Detective Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)
Author: S.S. Van Dine
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2383
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "MURDER MYSTERIES - S.S. Van Dine Edition: 12 Detective Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Philo Vance is a stylish, even foppish dandy, a New York dilettante and bon vivant possessing a highly intellectual bent he likes to use for solving some quite complicated crimes. His methods are unusual and often in contradiction to the firm police rules and official requirements, but his wit always gets him a step further. Philo Vance novels were chronicled by his friend Van Dine, who appears as a kind of Dr. Watson figure in the books. Table of Contents: Introduction Twenty Rules for Writing Detective Stories The Philo Vance Series The Benson Murder Case The Canary Murder Case The Greene Murder Case The Bishop Murder Case The Scarab Murder Case The Kennel Murder Case The Dragon Murder Case The Casino Murder Case The Garden Murder Case The Kidnap Murder Case The Gracie Allen Murder Case The Winter Murder Case S. S. Van Dine is the pseudonym used by American art critic Willard Huntington Wright when he wrote detective novels. He was an important figure in avant-garde cultural circles in pre-WWI New York, and under the pseudonym he created the immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2383
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "MURDER MYSTERIES - S.S. Van Dine Edition: 12 Detective Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Philo Vance is a stylish, even foppish dandy, a New York dilettante and bon vivant possessing a highly intellectual bent he likes to use for solving some quite complicated crimes. His methods are unusual and often in contradiction to the firm police rules and official requirements, but his wit always gets him a step further. Philo Vance novels were chronicled by his friend Van Dine, who appears as a kind of Dr. Watson figure in the books. Table of Contents: Introduction Twenty Rules for Writing Detective Stories The Philo Vance Series The Benson Murder Case The Canary Murder Case The Greene Murder Case The Bishop Murder Case The Scarab Murder Case The Kennel Murder Case The Dragon Murder Case The Casino Murder Case The Garden Murder Case The Kidnap Murder Case The Gracie Allen Murder Case The Winter Murder Case S. S. Van Dine is the pseudonym used by American art critic Willard Huntington Wright when he wrote detective novels. He was an important figure in avant-garde cultural circles in pre-WWI New York, and under the pseudonym he created the immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance.
50 Masterpieces of Murder Mystery & Detective Fiction (Vol. 2)
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 11371
Book Description
E-artnow presents to you this unique collection of the greatest classics of thriller and mystery every fan of the genre should experience at least once in their life: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Valley of Fear (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) His Last Bow (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Double (Fyodor Dostoyevsky) The Murder on the Links (Agatha Christie) The Man in the Brown Suit (Agatha Christie) The Secret of Chimneys (Agatha Christie) The Fall of the House of Usher (Edgar Allan Poe) The Tell-Tale Heart (Edgar Allan Poe) The Cask of Amontillado (Edgar Allan Poe) The Clue of the Twisted Candle (Edgar Wallace) That Affair Next Door (Anna Katharine Green) The Wisdom of Father Brown (G. K. Chesterton) The Incredulity of Father Brown (G. K. Chesterton) The Man Who Was Thursday (G. K. Chesterton) The Moonstone (Wilkie Collins) Great Expectations (Charles Dickens) Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Nostromo (Joseph Conrad) Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) The Wings of the Dove (Henry James) The Mysterious Portrait (Nikolai Gogol) Moll Flanders (Daniel Defoe) The Plumed Serpent (D. H. Lawrence) The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald) The Bat (Mary Roberts Rinehart) Max Carrados (Ernest Bramah) The King in Yellow (Robert William Chambers) The Great Impersonation (E. Phillips Oppenheim) The Middle Temple Murder (J. S. Fletcher) The Beetle (Richard Marsh) The Man in the Iron Mask (Alexandre Dumas) The Hollow Needle (Maurice Leblanc) The Mystery of the Yellow Room (Gaston Leroux) Monsieur Lecoq (Émile Gaboriau) The Jewel of Seven Stars (Bram Stoker) In a Glass Darkly (Sheridan Le Fanu) At the Mountains of Madness (H. P. Lovecraft) Carnacki, the Ghost Finder (William Hope Hodgson) The Horla (Guy de Maupassant) Trent's Last Case (E. C. Bentley) The Red House Mystery (A. A. Milne) The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu (Sax Rohmer) The Riddle of the Sands (Erskine Childers) The Amateur Cracksman (E. W. Hornung) The House Without a Key (Earl Derr Biggers) The Benson Murder Case (S. S. Van Dine)
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 11371
Book Description
E-artnow presents to you this unique collection of the greatest classics of thriller and mystery every fan of the genre should experience at least once in their life: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Valley of Fear (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) His Last Bow (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Double (Fyodor Dostoyevsky) The Murder on the Links (Agatha Christie) The Man in the Brown Suit (Agatha Christie) The Secret of Chimneys (Agatha Christie) The Fall of the House of Usher (Edgar Allan Poe) The Tell-Tale Heart (Edgar Allan Poe) The Cask of Amontillado (Edgar Allan Poe) The Clue of the Twisted Candle (Edgar Wallace) That Affair Next Door (Anna Katharine Green) The Wisdom of Father Brown (G. K. Chesterton) The Incredulity of Father Brown (G. K. Chesterton) The Man Who Was Thursday (G. K. Chesterton) The Moonstone (Wilkie Collins) Great Expectations (Charles Dickens) Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Nostromo (Joseph Conrad) Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) The Wings of the Dove (Henry James) The Mysterious Portrait (Nikolai Gogol) Moll Flanders (Daniel Defoe) The Plumed Serpent (D. H. Lawrence) The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald) The Bat (Mary Roberts Rinehart) Max Carrados (Ernest Bramah) The King in Yellow (Robert William Chambers) The Great Impersonation (E. Phillips Oppenheim) The Middle Temple Murder (J. S. Fletcher) The Beetle (Richard Marsh) The Man in the Iron Mask (Alexandre Dumas) The Hollow Needle (Maurice Leblanc) The Mystery of the Yellow Room (Gaston Leroux) Monsieur Lecoq (Émile Gaboriau) The Jewel of Seven Stars (Bram Stoker) In a Glass Darkly (Sheridan Le Fanu) At the Mountains of Madness (H. P. Lovecraft) Carnacki, the Ghost Finder (William Hope Hodgson) The Horla (Guy de Maupassant) Trent's Last Case (E. C. Bentley) The Red House Mystery (A. A. Milne) The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu (Sax Rohmer) The Riddle of the Sands (Erskine Childers) The Amateur Cracksman (E. W. Hornung) The House Without a Key (Earl Derr Biggers) The Benson Murder Case (S. S. Van Dine)
The Dime Novel Detective
Author: Gary Hoppenstand
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879722135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Provides reprints of the texts of 5 detective dime novels, and lists of all the titles in the series published by the five publishers.
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879722135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Provides reprints of the texts of 5 detective dime novels, and lists of all the titles in the series published by the five publishers.
New York Magazine
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
The Girl in the Bay
Author: J. M. DeMatteis
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1506712282
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Brooklyn, 1969. 17-Year-Old Kathy Sartori is attacked and thrown into Sheepshead Bay. Brooklyn, 2019. She crawls ashore. Kathy discovers an eerie doppelganger has been living out her life. Soon Kathy will confront not only this strange double but the madman who "murdered" her five decades earlier. Will Kathy find the key to her missing years or become a ghost of herself destined to live out her life on the edge of the world she desperately wants to be part of? From Brooklyn natives J.M. DeMatteis (Eisner Award winning author of Spiderman and Justice League) and Karen Berger (The mind behind Vertigo Comics) with rising star artist Corin Howell (Transformers, Ghostbusters) comes a dark paranormal story full of crime, mystery, and time-jumping. This comics series collected for the first time is sure to leave readers guessing until the very end. Join the mystery and find out who is The Girl In The Bay? "With haunting artistry and a narrative which keeps the reader guessing, this book is worth becoming emotionally invested if not to learn what is truly behind Kathy's new path in life but to also learn what happened to her troubled past." - The Fandom Post "Murder, time travel, doppelgangers, it's all here folks!" -- Rogues Portal "The mystery is genuinely enthralling, the character is relatable, and the pacing is spot on. Mystery fans will find a lot to chew on in this debut that shouldn't be missed." -- Sequential Planet
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1506712282
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Brooklyn, 1969. 17-Year-Old Kathy Sartori is attacked and thrown into Sheepshead Bay. Brooklyn, 2019. She crawls ashore. Kathy discovers an eerie doppelganger has been living out her life. Soon Kathy will confront not only this strange double but the madman who "murdered" her five decades earlier. Will Kathy find the key to her missing years or become a ghost of herself destined to live out her life on the edge of the world she desperately wants to be part of? From Brooklyn natives J.M. DeMatteis (Eisner Award winning author of Spiderman and Justice League) and Karen Berger (The mind behind Vertigo Comics) with rising star artist Corin Howell (Transformers, Ghostbusters) comes a dark paranormal story full of crime, mystery, and time-jumping. This comics series collected for the first time is sure to leave readers guessing until the very end. Join the mystery and find out who is The Girl In The Bay? "With haunting artistry and a narrative which keeps the reader guessing, this book is worth becoming emotionally invested if not to learn what is truly behind Kathy's new path in life but to also learn what happened to her troubled past." - The Fandom Post "Murder, time travel, doppelgangers, it's all here folks!" -- Rogues Portal "The mystery is genuinely enthralling, the character is relatable, and the pacing is spot on. Mystery fans will find a lot to chew on in this debut that shouldn't be missed." -- Sequential Planet
International Bookseller
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Languages : en
Pages : 554
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Languages : en
Pages : 554
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The International Bookseller
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Languages : en
Pages : 492
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Pages : 492
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