Excellent murder mystery. On September 9, 1905, the NY Times Saturday Review of Books described this book as follows: "That painstakingly ingenious pe...
Frank Lucius Packard (February 2, 1877 – February 17, 1942) born in Montreal, Quebec, was a Canadian novelist. Packard is credited with bridging the g...
Fantômas, the first in a series of 32 novels, introduces a ruthless and enigmatic criminal who terrorizes Paris. Inspector Juve, obsessed with capturi...
This volume of Victor Hugo's epic novel, *Les Misérables*, focuses on Jean Valjean's journey as an ex-convict seeking a new life free from his past....
Travers Gladwin, a bored and wealthy businessman's son, finds his life unexpectedly spiced up when he learns of a planned burglary of his home. Instea...
Monsieur Lecoq, a young and astute police agent, investigates a gruesome triple murder in a Parisian drinking establishment. Set amidst the turbulent...
Onesimus Coche, a journalist in Paris, is convinced that the police are inefficient. After a dinner with his friend Ledoux, he finds himself thrust in...
Angèle, une jeune orpheline, est élevée par deux charmants Québécois. Un soir, elle rentre chez elle et trouve un jeune homme ensanglanté sur son pas...
In the vibrant streets of Victorian London, Madame Sara, a captivating and enigmatic figure, arrives, quickly captivating London's elite. Her shop on...
Messengers of Evil is a thrilling mystery novel featuring the notorious criminal mastermind Fantômas. Known for his ruthless nature and elaborate sche...
This book offers a glimpse into the social and criminal life of Victorian London through the eyes of John Wight, a reporter for the Morning Herald new...
Set in Victorian England, the novel follows Christopher Quarles, a professor of philosophy with a remarkable talent for solving crimes. With his sharp...
Sister Simon's Murder Case is a classic mystery novel set in a bustling Midwestern resort town during peak tourist season. When an elderly woman is fo...
On the remote planet of Mars, the sleepy town of Bottleneck suddenly becomes the unlikely testing ground for a new, state-of-the-art hardware in polic...
In a future where technology has advanced, but human nature remains unchanged, police are tasked with maintaining order in a society riddled with crim...
Boston Blackie, a former convict with a college education, operates as a jewel thief in San Francisco. He uses his intelligence and cunning to outsmar...
Set in the early 1900s, 'Postmaster's Daughter' centers around a murder mystery that unfolds within a vibrant town. The narrative is as much about the...
This book, penned by a seasoned detective with extensive experience in private investigation agencies, serves as a practical guide for aspiring detect...
The Mystery of the Downs is a classic mystery novel set in the picturesque English countryside. When a wealthy landowner is found murdered, Detective...
Detailing the intricate and arduous journey of a criminal investigation, this thrilling crime novel delves into the world of counterfeiting and the in...
In Anna Katharine Green's gripping mystery, 'Lost Man's Lane,' a series of unsettling disappearances along a desolate country road perplexes authoriti...
In 'Enquiry Into The Causes Of The Late Increase Of Robbers,' Henry Fielding, a magistrate and celebrated writer, addresses the rampant crime plaguing...
Hans Gross's "Criminal Investigation" is a foundational work in the field of criminology, offering a comprehensive guide to investigative techniques....
Set in early 20th-century London, *The Secret Agent* by Joseph Conrad follows Adolf Verloc, a seemingly ordinary shopkeeper and a secret agent for a f...