Hulbert Footner was een Canadese auteur die werd gevierd om zijn bijdragen aan detectieve fictie en non-fictie. Zijn verhalen staan bekend om hun meeslepende tempo en spanning, die lezers meenamen naar ingewikkelde werelden vol mysterie en intrige. Footner verweefde vakkundig complexe plots met levendige beschrijvingen van zijn omgevingen, waardoor boeiende ervaringen voor zijn publiek werden gecreëerd. Zijn werk wordt erkend om zijn originaliteit en vakmanschap binnen het mysteriëngenre.
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This adventure story is set in the Canadian Northwest and follows the exploits of a group of trappers and traders as they navigate the rugged terrain and harsh climate of the region. It is a thrilling tale of survival, danger, and romance.
In a gripping tale of suspense, crime author Amos Lee Mappin becomes the target of a would-be killer after a revealing radio interview. As a psychopath roams free, Mappin faces a race against time to unravel a few scant clues before a murder goes unnoticed. The tension builds as the line between hunter and hunted blurs, raising questions about justice and the nature of evil. Published in 1940, this novel intricately weaves a deadly game of wits that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
Set against a backdrop of political intrigue between France and Britain, the story revolves around Sheik Ahmed bin Said, who vanishes along with a million dollars in jewels while traveling with his British fiancée and her mother. His friend Luke Imbrie accompanies him to Washington, D.C., but chaos erupts when Ahmed disappears from the train. Investigator Amos Lee Mappin is summoned to unravel the mystery, navigating a web of suspects and hidden agendas. Published in 1939, this tale blends romance, suspense, and political drama.
Madame Rosika Storey captivates with her striking beauty and intelligence, navigating a world filled with danger as she confronts killers and dismantles criminal organizations. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1920s and 1930s, her adventures reflect a shift in the mystery genre, moving away from earlier styles. Volume 8 features a collection of thrilling stories, including "Madame Storey's Gigolo" and "The Kidnapping of Madame Storey," showcasing her fearless approach to solving complex mysteries.
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