New York City Police Detective Oscar Piper knows George Wayland killed his wife but can’t prove it. Can Miss Hildegarde Withers solve this bizarre locked room mystery? Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Monkey Murder by Stuart Palmer (1950)
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 (1914)
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 (1939)
“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 (1907)
Six Against the Yard is another collaborative mystery novel written by members of the Detection Club, a group of British crime writers that included Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and G.K. Chesterton, among others. First published in 1936, the novel is unique in that it features six separate stories, each written by a different author, all centered around the idea of a group of criminals … Continue reading Book Review: Six Against the Yard by The Detection Club (1936)
Golden Age of Detective Fiction 