Think of Jasper Shrig as a 19th century Sherlock Holmes. Thrilling events follow each other with the starling rapidity of machine gun fire on a still night. The hero’s villainous Uncle is found with a dagger run through his throat. Shrig is almost strangled to death in a subterranean passage. A ghost walks. Young David, the hero, knocks out several Goliaths with his American trained fists, and beautiful girls are often in peril of their virtue. ...
When 14-year old Sally Carter decides to share the secret she has discovered on Slipper Point with her new friend Doris Craig, she couldn't possibly imagine where this intriguing mystery will lead them! ...
Newly orphaned archaeologist’s daughter Anne Beddingfeld is off to see the world. After witnessing a gruesome and fatal “accident”, following a suspected murderer, and finding a mysterious clue on a scrap of paper, Anne sets sail for South Africa. Sinister happenings ensue, but her newly acquired paternalistic protector, Sir Eustace, will surely see that she comes to no permanent harm. But which of the two masterful men sharing the voyage, Colon ...
"The House in Turk Street" is an early short story by Dashiell Hammett, featuring the Continental Op. It was first published in Black Mask in April 1924. This story indicates Hammett was turning towards themes of increasing violence in his stories, and its savagery has been commented upon by critic Robert Sampson, particularly the ending.<P> The story was loosely adapted into the film No Good Deed (2002), directed by Bob Rafelson. ...
The war is over and Hannay is trying to relax in the country when he is approached about three possibly related kidnappings. Several comrades of past adventures are also involved. Fourth in the Richard Hannay series. ...
Evan Weir was a n artist. When he rescues a millionaire from a street fight, he finds himself involved in a strange affair—for old Mr. Deaves intends to show him how to make money… ...
Evan Weir was a n artist. When he rescues a millionaire from a street fight, he finds himself involved in a strange affair—for old Mr. Deaves intends to show him how to make money… ...
