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The Mammoth Book of Historical Crime Fiction

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Historical Crime Fiction Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781849017312

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The Mammoth Book of Historical Crime Fiction by Mike Ashley Pdf

Our dark past brought to life by leading contemporary crime writers A new generation of crime writers has broadened the genre of crime fiction, creating more human stories of historical realism, with a stronger emphasis on character and the psychology of crime. This superb anthology of 12 novellas encompasses over 4,000 years of our dark, criminal past, from Bronze Age Britain to the eve of the Second World War, with stories set in ancient Greece, Rome, the Byzantine Empire, medieval Venice, seventh-century Ireland and 1930s' New York. A Byzantine icon painter, suddenly out of work when icons are banned, becomes embroiled in a case of deception; Charles Babbage and the young Ada Byron try to crack a coded message and stop a master criminal; and New York detectives are on the lookout for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Deirdre Counihan, Tom Holt, Dorothy Lumley, Richard A. Lupoff, Maan Meyers, Ian Morson, Anne Perry, Tony Pollard, Mary Reed and Eric Mayer, Steven Saylor, Charles Todd, Peter Tremayne

The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction

Michael Ashley
The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction Book PDF

Author : Michael Ashley
Publisher : Constable
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Characters and characteristics in literature
ISBN : UCSC:32106011224422

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The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction by Michael Ashley Pdf

A reference and overview of the genre of crime fiction, primarily covering the 1950s onwards, although major earlier writers, such as Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler, also have entries.

The Mammoth Book of Perfect Crimes & Impossible Mysteries

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Perfect Crimes Impossible Mysteries Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780333595

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The Mammoth Book of Perfect Crimes & Impossible Mysteries by Mike Ashley Pdf

Mystery conundrums from crime's finest storytellers Presenting 30 impossible mysteries and bizarre crimes guaranteed to fascinate and intrigue. The delight in these stories is unravelling the puzzle and trying to work out what on earth happened. Stories include: ? A man alone in an all-glass phone booth, visible on CCTV and with no one near him, is killed by an ice pick. ? a man sitting alone in a room is shot by a bullet fired only once and that was over 200 years ago. ? A man enters a cable-car carriage alone and is visible the entire journey but is found dead when he reaches the bottom. ? A man vanishes at the top of the Indian rope trick and is found dead miles away. ? a dead man continues to receive mail in response to letters apparently written by him after he'd died. The anthology includes several brand new stories never previously published, plus a range of extremely rare stories, many never reprinted since their first appearance in increasingly rare magazines.

The Mammoth Book of Roaring Twenties Whodunnits

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Roaring Twenties Whodunnits Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780333601

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The Mammoth Book of Roaring Twenties Whodunnits by Mike Ashley Pdf

Mike Ashley's brilliant new collection of whodunnits presents stories that reflect all the excitement, escapism and eccentricity of the 1920s. The Roaring Twenties, the Jazz Age, the Age of Wonderful Nonsense - this was a decade when everyone went a little bit crazy. It was also a decade that saw wonderful detective fiction from the likes of Agatha Christie, Margery Allingham and others. Contributions range from Cornell Woolrich's story of murder at a jazz party set aboard a steamboat on the Mississippi, to Grenville Robbins's impossible homicide committed on the radio, live on air, and Mat Coward's tale of death at a house party hosting the inaugural meeting of the British Communist Party.

The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472114815

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The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits by Mike Ashley Pdf

The third new collection of historical murder and mystery stories A brilliant new collection of thirty stories of mystery and intrigue spread over three thousand years, from Ancient Egypt to spies on the Titanic. Selected by bestselling editor Mike Ashley, the stories include brand new contributions as well as rare reprints, from writers such as Ian Rankin, Lynda Robinson, Sharan Newman, Gail Frazer, Gillian Linscott and Peter Tremayne. Among the characters featured are the Queen of Sheba, Attila the Hun, Hildegarde of Bingen, Geoffrey Chaucer, Henry the Navigator and Benjamin Franklin. And with settings as far-ranging as Botany Bay and ancient Pisa, New Amsterdam and old Edinburgh, ancient Greece and the court of Kublai Khan.

The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472117076

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The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits by Mike Ashley Pdf

An all-new collection of exciting murder-mysteries with historical settings This new volume of historical murder and mystery contains over 20 specially commissioned stories ranging in period from Ancient Rome to the reign of Good Queen Bess. It features original stories from such masters as Steven Saylor, Peter Tremayne, Philip Gooden, Susanna Gregory, Kate Ellis, Michael Jecks, Edward D. Hoch and Marilyn Todd. · In Steven Saylor?s Roman tale, Poppy and the Poisoned Cake, Gordianus the Finder feels his latest assignment is suspiciously easy to solve. · Edward D. Hoch puts a novel twist on the locked-room mystery by setting it on a ?locked ship? ? Christopher Columbus?s, in fact! · In Flibbertigibbet Paul Finch unleashes a deranged serial killer on Elizabethan London. · Falstaff ?s successor Sir Johan de Mandeville turns sleuth in Keith Taylor?s Bene?t of Clergy. · Sister Fidelma must solve the mystery of a murdered Celtic monk in Death of an Icon by Peter Tremayne. · A pig provides the key to Michael Jecks?s latest Sir Baldwin mystery.- · Cherith Baldry turns Geoffrey Chaucer into a secret agent in her version of The Pilgrim?s Tale. · Anarchy and murderous intent rule when the Romans leave the British Isles in Richard Butler?s The Last Legion. . . . plus many more tales of dark age murder and mayhem!

The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits

Michael Ashley,Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits Book PDF

Author : Michael Ashley,Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson Publishing
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
ISBN : 1845290046

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The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits by Michael Ashley,Mike Ashley Pdf

The third new collection of historical murder and mystery stories A brilliant new collection of thirty stories of mystery and intrigue spread over three thousand years, from Ancient Egypt to spies on the Titanic. Selected by bestselling editor Mike Ashley, the stories include brand new contributions as well as rare reprints, from writers such as Ian Rankin, Lynda Robinson, Sharan Newman, Gail Frazer, Gillian Linscott and Peter Tremayne. Among the characters featured are the Queen of Sheba, Attila the Hun, Hildegarde of Bingen, Geoffrey Chaucer, Henry the Navigator and Benjamin Franklin. And with settings as far-ranging as Botany Bay and ancient Pisa, New Amsterdam and old Edinburgh, ancient Greece and the court of Kublai Khan.

The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits Volume 1

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits Volume 1 Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472117083

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The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits Volume 1 by Mike Ashley Pdf

Divided into three main sections, "The Ancient World", "The Middle Ages" and "Regency and Gaslight", The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits includes: · The Thief versus Rhampsinitus by Herodotus - probably the earliest detective story ever written. · The Locked Tomb Mystery, set in ancient Egypt, by Elizabeth Peters. · A new story by John Maddox Roberts featuring the young Roman detective Decius Metellus. · Robert van Gulik's ingenious He Came With the Rain featuring Judge Dee, a real-life character who lived inseventh-century China. · A new story by Peter Tremayne, set in seventh-century Ireland and featuring Sister Fidelma. · Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael story The Price of Light. · Paul Harding's The Confession of Brother Athelstan. · A classic locked-room mystery featuring Lillian de la Torre's popular detective Sam Johnson. · A story by Michael Harrison featuring August Dupin, the detective created by Edgar Allan Poe and the inspiration behind Sherlock Holmes. · John Dickson Carr's acclaimed The Gentleman from Paris. ...and many more!

The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits Volume 3

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits Volume 3 Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472114815

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The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits Volume 3 by Mike Ashley Pdf

The third new collection of historical murder and mystery stories A brilliant new collection of thirty stories of mystery and intrigue spread over three thousand years, from Ancient Egypt to spies on the Titanic. Selected by bestselling editor Mike Ashley, the stories include brand new contributions as well as rare reprints, from writers such as Ian Rankin, Lynda Robinson, Sharan Newman, Gail Frazer, Gillian Linscott and Peter Tremayne. Among the characters featured are the Queen of Sheba, Attila the Hun, Hildegarde of Bingen, Geoffrey Chaucer, Henry the Navigator and Benjamin Franklin. And with settings as far-ranging as Botany Bay and ancient Pisa, New Amsterdam and old Edinburgh, ancient Greece and the court of Kublai Khan.

The Mammoth Book of Roman Whodunnits

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Roman Whodunnits Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472114877

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The Mammoth Book of Roman Whodunnits by Mike Ashley Pdf

Twenty tales of intrigue, murder and mayhem from this most bloodthirsty and exciting of times. With dramatic settings ranging form the Eternal City of Rome to the most remote outposts of her Empire, here are new tales form the masters of the historical detective story, with classic gems and rare reprints - plus a special introduction, and a new Gordianus the Finder novella from Steven Saylor. A Gladiator Dies Only Once, Steven Saylor: set just before the rebellion of Spartacus, Gordianus is sent to investigate, not a murder but a resurrection. Heads You Lose, Simon Scarrow: someone is beheading soldiers during the siege of Jerusalem, but could the assassin be within the Roman camp? Never Forget, Tom HOlt: having defeated Hannibal, Scipio Africanus has a murder to solve and consults a wily Greek philosopher to help him. The Hostage to Fortune, Michael Jecks: during Caesar's invasion of Britain, the murder of one of the hostages causes a real problem for the guards. The Finger of Aphrodite, Mary Reed and Eric Mayer: with Rome under siege by the Ostrogoths, John the Eunuch is faced with a locked room murder. Edited by Edgar Award winner Mike Ashley

The Mammoth Book of Best Crime Comics

Paul Gravett
The Mammoth Book of Best Crime Comics Book PDF

Author : Paul Gravett
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-12
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131739067

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The Mammoth Book of Best Crime Comics by Paul Gravett Pdf

Mammoth Books: From history to manga, true crime to sci-fi, these anthologies feature top-name contributors and award-winning editors.

The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 9

Maxim Jakubowski
The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 9 Book PDF

Author : Maxim Jakubowski
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780330952

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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 9 by Maxim Jakubowski Pdf

Maxim Jakubowski has once again compiled a blockbuster collection of the year's most outstanding short crime fiction published in the UK. His aim is always to present the whole breadth of crime, mystery and thriller writing, from gentle stories of detection to puzzling historical labyrinths full of devious characters and sharp social comment about our imperfect society in some savage, and often scary stories. Last year saw a fifth Crime Writers Association Short Story Dagger award for the series - for 'Homework' by Phil Lovesey, whose work features again in this year's collection. There is a new story by Ann Cleeves, whose fictional sleuth Vera Stanhope has created such a buzz in ITV prime-time drama Vera, starring Brenda Blethyn. Making their debut in Best British Crime are many established names such as Reginald Hill, R. J. Ellory, John Lawton and Stuart Neville. Also represented are writers such as L. C. Tyler, Chris Ewan, Ian Ayris, Col Bury, Matt Hilton and Christine Poulson, some of whom have already made a name for themselves, while others are at the start of hugely promising careers.

The Mammoth Book of Locked Room Mysteries & Impossible Crimes

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Locked Room Mysteries Impossible Crimes Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780333564

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The Mammoth Book of Locked Room Mysteries & Impossible Crimes by Mike Ashley Pdf

This collection of criminal conundrums are more than whodunits, they're howdunits and are intended to stretch your powers of deduction to the limits.

The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction

Michael Ashley,Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction Book PDF

Author : Michael Ashley,Mike Ashley
Publisher : Running PressBook Pub
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0786710063

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The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction by Michael Ashley,Mike Ashley Pdf

A comprehensive overview of modern crime fiction features more than five hundred entries encompassing biographical profiles and bibliographies for the world's best crime writers, from Margery Allingham to Mark Zubro, along with a history of the crimeA comprehensive overview of modern crime fiction features more than five hundred entries encompassing biographical profiles and bibliographies for the world's best crime writers, from Margery Allingham to Mark Zubro, along with a history of the crime genre, a crime fiction glossary, and listings of awards, key characters, and more. Original. genre, a crime fiction glossary, and listings of awards, key characters, and more. Original.

The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472114891

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The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits by Mike Ashley Pdf

Mystery and murder from the Sands of Time; This anthology covers two periods in history - the time of 'Ancient Egypt' which stretches from the First Dynasty in 4000 BC to the time of the Roman Empire, and the time of the Discoveries, which covers the Napoleonic and Victorian periods of excavation. The anthology will be a collection of new stories and rare reprints, including contributions from Lynda Robinson, featuring Lord Meren, Lauren Haney and a Lieutenant Bak mystery, plus stories from Gillian Linscott, Kate Ellis, Marilyn Todd, Paul Doherty, Suzanne Franke, Amy Myers, Michael Pearce, Elizabeth Peters and many more. So from the famed Cleopatra to Howard Carter and the Curse of the Pharaohs, here are 25 stories to enthral and enchant devotees of the genre.