The latest in a new series of classic detective stories from the vaults of HarperCollins is a reissue of one of literature's most audacious and thought-provoking novels of murder and intrigue, in hardback with its 1929 cover design and a brand new introduction. "The Detective Story Club", launched by Collins in 1929, was a clearinghouse for the best and most ingenious crime stories of the age, chosen by a select committee of experts. Now, almost 90...

A baffling mystery of ancient magicWhen a strange case of a detective being turned to stone stumps local police, retired investigator Mayra Beeweather is asked to assist. One of her tools of the trade is a magical bag which contains an infinite number of cats. Very special cats – each with a unique ability to aid in her investigation.Yet, even with their help, Mayra may not solve the case in time, for she may be the next victim turned to stone.

Qui est cette jeune et jolie femme retrouvée un matin d'été, apeurée, amnésique semble-t-il, par Xavier, un jeune infirmier libéral qui fait sa tournée de soins à domicile? C'est un mystère, que Xavier et le commandant Serval, vont tenter d'élucider. Et Parallèlement, une tout aussi jolie jeune femme, Maud, vivant à Biarritz, qui essaie de comprendre pourquoi sa vie s'est brusquement si compliquée. Entre son récent mariage, avec Dylan,...

Romantic suspense and adventure in the Caribbean: "Welcome to Paradise," archeologist Susan Dunne hears on arrival at the Caribbean island to research petroglyphs and unravel the mystery of her brother's drowning. Was it murder? This sunny tourist mecca conceals shadowy secrets - violent native unrest, a sunken treasure ship guarded by legendary Jumbies, and a bloodthirsty cult. Can Susan resist her attraction to her number one suspect, unpredictable...

TIME IS RUNNING OUT-for Abigail and Familiar. In the crush of current-day Washington traffic, Abigail West is struck a glancing blow by a car. The black cat that pushed her to safety isn't so lucky. He's injured and unconscious. Abigail rushes to help the black cat-and her antique pendant swings free of her shawl. The world goes black, and Abigail awakens in 1692 Massachusetts. With her are Familiar the black cat detective and Samuel Truesdale, the...

A Scotland Yard detective is snowed in with a strange family and a killer with a lethal passion for literature in this classic British mystery. Something's afoot in the village of Snarl. Incidents include animals turned to stone and ominous tombstones inscribed with deaths yet to come. Det. Insp. John Appleby is travelling by train from London to consult on the case. However, impending his arrival to his connecting train is a terrible snowstorm....

Un beau cadeau qui tourne au cauchemar. Appelée par son notaire, Marie Demelle, jeune femme divorcée et mère de deux enfants, va tomber des nues. En effet, cette romancière berrichonne se voit couchée sur le testament d'un illustre confrère qu'elle n'a pourtant entraperçu qu'une fois dans sa vie... Ravie à l'idée d'hériter d'une villa à Perros-Guirec, Marie Demelle ne se préoccupe pas pour l'heure des raisons pour lesquelles le ciel...

When the 10th richest man in the world is brutally murdered-along with his prized Borzoi dogs in a luxurious East Hampton beach house-only one man is suspected of committing the crime: Juan Suarez, a handsome, charismatic, and illegal Mexican immigrant who worked for the victim. Now, renowned trail lawyer Raquel Rematti must take on the defense of the man the media has dubbed "The Blade of the Hamptons." Not only must she take on one of the wealthiest...

In Mari Hannah's brilliant, dark mystery-set on the beautiful and wild Northumberland coast-skeletal remains have been discovered beneath the menacing shadows of Bamburgh Castle's fortified walls, and DCI Kate Daniels must solve her most intriguing case yet Far from their Newcastle base, DCI Kate Daniels and her team find themselves on the rugged Northumberland coast, working their latest baffling investigation. As a blistering weather front closes...

When a serial killer sweeps through the streets of Cambria, California, Georgiana Germaine gets swept up into a tangled web of deception and lies ... After bidding farewell to the last guest of the night, Pippa Holliday checks on her four-year-old son, pours herself a glass of wine, and heads onto the deck for her nightly swim. As she begins to relax, her attention shifts to a shadow lurking next to the sliding glass door. A moment earlier, she could...