Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers

Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers PDF Author: NA NA
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349813664
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1585

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Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers

Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers PDF Author: NA NA
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349813664
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1585

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Death of an Assassin

Death of an Assassin PDF Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137175
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242

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Roger ‘Handsome’ West of Scotland Yard has to ensure a Prince arrives in London safely. However, as the oil-magnate Prince crosses a Cathedral Square, a shot rings out. The Prince’s main Counsellor lies dead. Jim Barnett catches it all on camera, but then he too is murdered. It is up to West to solve the mystery, but just who is he up against?

Cry For The Baron

Cry For The Baron PDF Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755142624
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197

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Each previous owner of ‘The Diamond of Tears’ had been tortured and met a murderous end. Jacob Bernstein was the fifth in line and was to become a victim, which resulted in John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) beginning an investigation which proved to be intriguing and dangerous. Why is ‘The Baron’ himself now in danger?

The Oasis

The Oasis PDF Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137809
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138

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Three agents in West Africa die and one of Dr. Palfrey’s friends has suddenly lost weight. Behind both events is an organisation using a drug that puts world domination within the reach. Blackmail ensues and Palfrey must deal with what could be the worst situation he has ever faced; a brutal conspiracy that threatens the lives of millions.

King Maker Baron

King Maker Baron PDF Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 075513754X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175

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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’), now retired as the country’s top jewel thief, receives a visitor. It is Prince Taria, son of the ruler of a small island off the coast of Malaysia. He is searching for his dynastic treasures and is also determined to give his island a true democracy, but his life is now threatened by the enemies of his people.

Sport For Inspector West

Sport For Inspector West PDF Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137507
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258

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Guy Randall suffered a sudden and violent death. Roger West of Scotland Yard is tasked with solving the case, but is perplexed. All leads go back to a series of thefts from a chain of shops and nearly everyone involved seems to belong to the same Football Club. It is a very unusual and complex case which has an equally surprising conclusion.

Alias the Baron

Alias the Baron PDF Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755136853
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230

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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) bought the Dellamont Emeralds. But he chose to ignore their history of misfortune. Then things began to happen - an attempted robbery of the famous jewels; and a quarrel with Lorna Fauntley. Seemingly separate incidents, yet all connected. The strangest thing of all was that someone was impersonating the Baron ....

Nest-Egg for the Baron

Nest-Egg for the Baron PDF Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137787
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227

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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is in danger. Several murders have taken place and a mysterious gunman pursues him. Behind it all lies a blond woman, who appears to be (at least temporarily) dumb and a nest egg of gold holding five bejewelled eggs. Can he escape danger and at the same time solve the mystery?

The Baron Again

The Baron Again PDF Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755136888
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277

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Retired gentleman cracksman, John Mannering, (aka ‘The Baron’), is faced with trying to save the life of a man accused of murder. The suspense is literally killing and even ‘The Baron’ is not sure of the man’s innocence. He ends up in danger of being suspected as an accomplice. There is an unexpected climax to this mystery.

The Riviera Connection

The Riviera Connection PDF Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755134389
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165

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Another gripping story featuring John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’). A burglar is robbing a dealer’s safe, but is interrupted. The burglar pulls out a gun and fires. Bullets tear into a man’s chest. Some jewels fall as the gun is used. A girl screams. Another complex and dangerous adventure begins, which sees Mannering at his best and in France.