Murder Fiction Books
Birthday Present
Arnold MarmorDiane got out first and made sure the way was clear. "We'll use the back stairs," she said when she got back. "We both can manage him." It was dark and it was late and we didn't see anybody. We went t..
Straight to the Goal
Nicholas CarterWhen they walked across the drawbridge at the nearest of the four great gates of the city, and passed under the portcullis, escorted by a dozen of the guards of the high priest Calaman, the latter cam..
A Point of Testimony
Simon PokagonClearbrook was a small settlement of well-to-do society people, who wished to live near but not in New York. The houses were rather pretentious, with well-kept grounds, and picturesque flower-beds, bu..
The Cat's Paw
Natalie Sumner LincolnThe man regarded her steadfastly across the table, his strong capable hands still holding the peach which he had been peeling. The silence lengthened, but neither seemed inclined to break it. Suddenly..
Mystery at Mesa Flat
Ivar JorgensenThe body of Mack Styles was found at two o'clock that afternoon. By Tom Brazier and Frank Brooks, in a secluded spot on the Arizona desert. After he hadn't reported in they had gone out in a jeep to c..
Dalrymple's Equation
Paul W. FairmanDonovan vented his hostility by hauling the guy out to the car. Dalrymple made no resistance but Donovan managed to get mildly rough regardless. This also seemed to make the little intruder happy. As ..
Shadow in the House
Sinclair GluckIn the rococo reception-room its recent owner still held the center of the stage, that dominance now one of arresting tragedy rather than of personality. He lay flat on his back, limp and motionless, ..
The Red Lodge: A Mystery of Campden Hill
Victor BridgesIt was a few minutes past twelve, and, being the day on which he was off duty, there was nothing to prevent him leaving the hospital as soon as he pleased. The prospect of a two-mile walk before lunch..