An anthology of eighteen short stories includes a number of previously unpublished pieces as well as early screen treatments for "On the Make" and "The Kiss-Off."

Dink and his friends investigate why pets, like Mrs. Davis's canary, Mozart, are mysteriously disappearing all over town.

Agrand treasure for fans of the grande dame of mystery, The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories brings together nine rare and brilliant Christie tales of murder and detection that span nearly half a century of her storytelling genius. In "The Mystery of the Spanish Chest," Hercule Poirot unravels the psychological conundrums that motivate a killer. . . . In "The Actress," a great star's shady past becomes the plaything of a blackmailer. . . . In "The...

Where there's smoke there's fire, and no one knows this better than New Jersey bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum. Dead bodies are showing up in shallow graves on the empty construction lot of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds. No one is sure who the killer is, or why the victims have been offed, but what is clear is that Stephanie's name is on the killer's list. Short on time to find evidence proving the killer's identity, Stephanie faces further complications...

The Op, a nameless and methodical investigator, is renowned for his unflinching demeanor, sharp instincts, and willingness to bend the rules to uncover the truth. As he navigates a world of corruption, betrayal, and violence, he faces adversaries ranging from ruthless gangsters to elusive criminals, all while dealing with his own moral ambiguities and the harsh realities of his job. Hammett's hallmark style - spare, direct, and filled with atmospheric...

This beloved collection gathers all of Agatha Christie's short stories featuring the intrepid investigator Miss Marple into one unparalleled compilation of murder, mayhem, mystery, and detection. Described by her friend Dolly Bantry as "the typical old maid of fiction," Miss Marple has lived almost her entire life in the sleepy hamlet of St. Mary Mead. Yet, by observing village life, she has gained unparalleled insight into human nature—and uses...

"Even the best-laid plants can go awry... After solving a murder and getting her organic farm ready to overwinter, Shiloh Bellamy still expects the next few months to be busy with repairs, spring planning, and networking with local businesses. She might even be able to broker a new partnership with Fields Brewery and its organic brewer's association. Well, she could if the owner wasn't found murdered at the county Ice Fishing Derby. Once again, Shiloh...

Presents a collection of the best mystery stories written during 2015.

Serving a ten-year sentence in a Nevada prison for armed robbery, Ethan Lockhart hopes that he can one day become a productive, law-abiding member of society. But society has other plans for Ethan. When he's given a forty-eight-hour furlough to attend his sister Abby's funeral, he learns that her body was never found--just enough blood to declare her dead instead of missing--and he begins to suspect that there's more to her death than was reported....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The award-winning author of the Inspector Lynley series, hailed as “queen of the mystery genre” (Entertainment Weekly), presents an extraordinary collection of short stories that deftly explore the dark side of everyday people—and the lengths to which they will go to get what they want most. . . .
“[I, Richard] will leave you dizzy, dazzled and dying for more.”—People
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