In this classic mystery by the author of the Perry Mason series, a California D.A. investigates the case of a murderer who didn't kill."The bestselling author of the century . . . a master storyteller." —The New York TimesYoung and ambitious, Doug Selby became district attorney hoping to clean up corruption in Madison City and the surrounding county. But even in a farming community like this, evil can have deep roots . . .Selby knows Ross Blaine isn't the sort to forge a check, but the young man has gambling debts to pay. Rather than throw him in jail, Selby and Sheriff Rex Brandon head to the source of Blaine's debt: a roadhouse known as the Palm Thatch.That's where the investigation leads Selby to the son of a local bigwig who could make or break his career. Then a body is found in a local motel with a strange note attached. Was it an accident, or was it murder? And who exactly was the victim? With the help of the sheriff and ace-reporter Sylvia Martin, Selby just might get some answers before another mystery—or another body—is added to the mix.Originally published in 1937.

1802. An ancient Scottish university is wracked by murder. A vindictive professor, an uncouth student, and a man seeking ministry lie dead, but who wanted to kill them? Charles Murray, a student with enough problems of his own, is drawn into the mystery, where neither innocuous accidents nor good friends are all they seem. Death in a Scarlet Gown is first in the Murray of Letho series, and is also available in paperback from Amazon.com.

SIX CLASSIC BRITISH DETECTIVE MYSTERIES BY MASTER STORYTELLER, ERNEST DUDLEY.Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh.Six stories. Six cases. Each detective brings their own quirks—but they all share one thing in common: a relentless pursuit of the truth.Meet the unlikely heroes who step forward when the law falters:MR WALKER WANTS TO KNOWGenial junk dealer Mr. Walker is part of the furniture on London’s streets. He works by the motto “anything ter oblige”. So when the local jeweller is murdered, Mr. Walker lends a hand to good friend Detective Inspector Wedge to fill in the details.LOOK OUT FOR LUCIFERInspector Faithfull is calm and unshakably methodical, working along Sergeant Somers, a more cautious but loyal officer. After a series of thefts, they’re forced into a hunt for a criminal mastermind known only as “Lucifer”.THE HARASSED HEROHypochondriac Murray Selwyn has a bad heart and aching bones. He becomes an unlikely hero when he's muddled up in crime and blackmail. With the help of his trusty man servant, Murray must summon his courage to thwart the crooks’ plans.THE CROOKED INNFilmmakers Max and Dan are stranded after a mix-up. They seek shelter at an eerie inn packed with shady guests. But their getaway turns deadly when they uncover a shocking murder . . .THE CROOKED STRAIGHTAfter a series of suspicious warehouse fires, Private detective Nat Craig is hired to find the real culprit. Scotland Yard think they’ve found him, but Craig knows they’ve got the wrong man.THE DARK BUREAUAlgy Dark works at Scotland Yard heading up a bureau investigating international gangs. When one of his men disappears after exposing a crime organization on TV, it’s clear they hit too close to the gang’s bone. Dark must stop them, and ensure his team returns unharmed.GET HOURS OF READING PLEASURE WITH THESE SIX CLASSIC MYSTERIES. NOW IN GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.MEET THE AUTHORErnest Dudley wore many hats. He was an actor, novelist, screenwriter, playwright, journalist, and a marathon runner until late in life. Readers may know him best for his classic mystery fiction. He was a founding member of the Crime Writers’ Association and was a lifetime member until his death in 2006.READERS LOVE ERNEST DUDLEY:‘Thrilling, perplexing, and immensely enjoyable’ Thomas Waugh??? ? ? ‘Perfect for fans of historical crime fiction.’ Dorset Reader??? ? ? ‘Loved every page.’ Teresa H. M??? ? ? ‘Really held my interest. Didn't want to put it down.’ Linda

The more he gains, the more he has to lose... William Shakespeare is now both a man at court and a man of the theatre. Accepted into Elizabeth I's world, he is trusted to write plays for her. But his position is insecure, based entirely on the queen's whims. When one of the her ladies-in-waiting is found dead, almost everyone suspects it was murder. But who stood to gain by her death? Were the rumours that she was with child when she died true, or was she merely a pawn in a greater game? Sir Robert Cecil senses an opportunity to finally rid himself of his bitter rival, the Earl of Essex, who was seen with the girl before she died, and enlists Will to discover the truth. But Will knows that the Earl of Southampton, his patron, already allies himself to the Earl of Essex. Once again he is caught between two powerful foes. But this time, he must choose a side if he is to survive. A captivating and thoroughly researched crime thriller that paints a rich portait of the life of the greatest of writers. Praise for Howard Linskey 'Evoking the danger and the everyday struggles of people in Elizabethan England, A Serpent in the Garden gives us a new slant on Shakespeare and his world. I couldn’t put it down' Barbara Nadel 'I haven't had this much fun in the Elizabethan era since Joseph Fiennes woo'd Gwyneth Paltrow' Douglas Skelton 'Absolutely fantastic. Clever, sly, funny, gripping – everything to make it a terrific read' Ajay Chowdhury 'Howard has done a wonderful job of weaving a thrilling adventure into the weft of established history. The setting is wonderfully evoked and the pacing spot on' James Oswald 'Historical fiction meets crime mystery as Howard Linskey transports us back to Shakespeare's London for this rich page-turner' Isabel Ashdown