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Short Story Saturday: The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle

“The Adventure of the Speckled Band” is a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his famous detective Sherlock Holmes. First published in 1892, the story has since become one of the most iconic and influential works in the mystery genre. The story begins with a young woman named Helen Stoner seeking out Holmes’ help. She is afraid for her life after the mysterious … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Short Story Saturday: The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe

“The Murders in the Rue Morgue” by Edgar Allan Poe is considered to be one of the first detective stories ever written, and its impact on the mystery genre cannot be overstated. The story was first published in 1841 and introduced readers to the brilliant detective C. Auguste Dupin, who uses his remarkable powers of deduction to solve a baffling and gruesome murder. Poe’s story … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe

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Short Story Saturday: Death At the Excelsior by P. G. Wodehouse

P. G. Wodehouse, most well-known for his characters Jeeves and Wooster, was also a prolific mystery writer. In Death at the Excelsior, P.G. Wodehouse writes a tidy locked room mystery in the vein of Sherlock Holmes’s The Adventure of the Speckled Band. The Mystery Death at the Excelsior opens with a sailor; Captain Gunnar is found alone, dead in a locked room from a venomous … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: Death At the Excelsior by P. G. Wodehouse

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Short Story Saturday: Evil in Small Places by Lucy Foley, (Miss Marple Mysteries)

“Evil in Small Places” by Lucy Foley is the inaugural story in the collection of twelve new Miss Marple stories written by modern crime novelists. MARPLE: Twelve New Mysteries published in 2022. This was one of my favorite books of last year Travel from the village of St. Mary Mead in “The Second Murder at the Vicarage or New York City in “Miss Marple Takes … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: Evil in Small Places by Lucy Foley, (Miss Marple Mysteries)

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Short Story Saturday: The Unsolved Puzzle of the Man With No Face by Dorothy L. Sayers

English crime writer Dorothy L. Sayers is one of the best-known authors of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for her creation of Lord Peter Wimsey. This story included in Lord Peter Views the Body, is one of the best in the collection. The Mystery Lord Peter Wimsey is traveling after a Bank Holiday on a train filled with passengers discussing the body of a … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Unsolved Puzzle of the Man With No Face by Dorothy L. Sayers

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Short Story Saturday: The Case of the Crimson Kiss by Erle Stanley Gardner

Erle Stanley Gardner was an American author and lawyer best known for his Perry Mason detective stories. Fictional detective Perry Mason appeared in 82 novels and four short stories. Each Perry Mason novel follows the same basic principles: a client is charged with murder, and Perry Mason must defend them at trial while also discovering the actual killer’s identity. Perry Mason was widely popular in … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Case of the Crimson Kiss by Erle Stanley Gardner

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Short Story Saturday: The Wisdom of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton

The Wisdom of Father Brown is a collection of short stories by G.K. Chesterton, first published in 1914. The stories feature the character of Father Brown, a priest who uses his knowledge of human nature and his faith to solve crimes. One of the key strengths of the collection is the character of Father Brown himself. He is a refreshing change from the typical detective … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Wisdom of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton

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Short Story Saturday: Trouble is My Business by Raymond Chandler (Philip Marlowe, 8)

Trouble is my Business is a collection of short stories by Raymond Chandler, first published in 1939. The stories feature Chandler’s iconic private detective, Philip Marlowe, as he navigates a variety of complex and dangerous cases in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles. The collection includes some of Chandler’s most well-known and beloved stories, including “Red Wind,” “Trouble is my Business,” and “Goldfish.” One of … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: Trouble is My Business by Raymond Chandler (Philip Marlowe, 8)

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Short Story Saturday: Arsene Lupin in Prison by Maurice LeBlanc

“Arsene Lupin in Prison” is a short story by Maurice Leblanc, featuring the famous gentleman thief and master of disguise, Arsene Lupin. In this story, Lupin finds himself imprisoned in a seemingly impenetrable prison cell, with no apparent means of escape. The story begins with Lupin’s capture by the police, following a daring heist. Despite his best efforts to escape, Lupin is eventually caught and … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: Arsene Lupin in Prison by Maurice LeBlanc

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