Skip to content

Murderous schemes

Murderous schemes

An Anthology of Classic Detective Stories
CrimeMystery
Pages
519
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of detective and mystery stories delves into various criminal plots and investigations. Readers will encounter clever schemes and unexpected twists as they follow the characters through a world of intrigue and suspense. Each story offers a unique puzzle to solve, keeping you guessing until the very end.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGritty
Mystery Box

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller

Authors

D
Donald E. Westlake

Donald Edwin Westlake (1933-2008) was an American crime writer born in Brooklyn, New York. He published over a hundred novels and non-fiction books, many under pseudonyms including Richard Stark (the Parker novels), Tucker Coe, Samuel Holt and Curt Clark. He is best known for comic capers such as the Dortmunder series, alongside the hard-boiled Parker books, with occasional science fiction. He won three Edgar Awards and was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 1993.

J
J. Madison Davis

J. Madison Davis is the author of nEvermore! Tales of Murder, Mystery and the Macabre. If you enjoy stories that send a shiver down your spine, you'll want to check out their work.