PDF Books in Mystery & Detective Fiction
The Twin Ventriloquists
by Old SleuthThe Twin Ventriloquists is a mystery novel written by Old Sleuth, the author of detective fiction works. Among his writings notable one are Oscar the Detective , A Successful Shadow, Jack and Gil's Marvelous Skill, The "Dock Rats" of New York, The Wizard Tramp's Revelation, Dudie Dunne Again in the Field, and The Best Detective Stories of Old..
The Moonstone
by Wilkie CollinsThe Moonstone is written by Wilkie Collins, an English novelist and author of first English detective novel “The Moonstone” who is also remembered for his literary contributions of Armadale, No Name, and The Woman in White. Colonel Herncastle, while serving British army in India, steals a moonstone and brings to his England home. His family shun..
The Sign of the Four
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe Sign of the Four is written by Arthur Conan Doyle, a Scottish physician and writer, also creator of the world famous detective character Sherlock Holmes. This novel narrates the investigation of the mysterious disappearance of Arthur Morstan, a British Indian Army Captain. Mary Morstan, daughter of the captain receives pearls in parcels ever..
The Secret Agent - A Simple Tale
by Joseph ConradThe Secret Agent is a novel based on the life of a spy written by Joseph Conrad, a Polish writer remembered for his narrative style and portraying anti-heroic characters. His notable works include Heart of Darkness, An Outcast of the Islands, and Nostromo. The story narrates the life of a spy who ruined his family to save his profession. Mr. Ver..
The Valley of Fear
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe Valley of Fear is another crime novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, a Scottish writer and the creator of world famous detective characters Sherlock Holmes and Professor Challenger. His long arrays of literary works written in many genres include The lost World, The Sign of the Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Adventures of Sherlock ..
The Girl Next Door
by Augusta Huiell SeamanThe Girl Next Door is a mystery novel written by Augusta Huiell Seaman an American author of Children literature, who penned many mystery & adventure writings for Children, especially for girls. Among her more than 40 novels, some of her notable works include The Mystery of the Empty Room, The Adventure of the Seven Keyholes, The Brass Keys of ..
The Mystery of Choice
by Robert W. ChambersThe Mystery of Choice is a collection of short stories written by Robert W. Chambers, an American author of supernatural fiction works noted for his magnum opus "The King in Yellow". This collection contains eight classic tales most of them set in Breton in France, are distinguished by an atmospheric use of natural scenery. The co..
The Cask of Amontillado
by Edgar Allan PoeThe Cask of Amontillado is a mystery story of the narrator who buried his friend alive as revenge against his insult by him. This short horror story is written by the American mystery writer Edgar Allan Poe, who is known as the inventor of detective fiction writings. Among his many mystery short stories notable include The Black Cat, Th..