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The Case of the Singing Skirt
by Erle Stanley GardnerEllen Robb does more than just sing for her supper -- she also dances and sells cigarettes in a two-bit gambling parlor in a one-horse town. But when she hits a sour note with her scheming employer by refusing to help fleece a fat-cat customer in a crooked card game, she finds herself out of all three jobs. That's when she sings her song of woe to Perry Mason, who promises to turn her blues into greenbacks with the help of his crack team, Della Street and Paul Drake, and a hefty lawsuit. Things are humming along just fine -- until murder interrupts the merry melody of Mason's crafty legal maneuvers. When the vindictive wife of Ellen Robb's not-so-secret lover turns up shot to death, Mason is certain it's a frame-up -- and that his songbird client's belligerent boss is to blame. Until his own gun is found at the scene. The cocksure Mason will have to change his tune -- and do some quick thinking -- or else this case could be his swan song. The Perry Mason Novels Criminal lawyer and all-time #1 mystery author Erle Stanley Gardner wrote close to 150 novels that have sold 300 million copies worldwide. Today, the great Gardner tradition continues with many of his classics back in print, as well as brand-new additions to the ever-popular series starring the incomparable Perry Mason.
Case of the Sinking Circus
by Aaron RosenbergThe circus has come to town, and Pete and Penny can't wait to go. But after a monkey shows up at the pizza parlor with a coded message, Pete and Penny uncover a circus crook! Can they save the circus before it's too late? In this unique chapter book series, readers solve the puzzles right alongside the main characters and then those clues lead them to solve the mystery! .
The Case of the Sleepwalker's Niece
by Erle Stanley GardnerPerry Mason is engaged by beautiful young Edna Hammer who's worried that her uncle, Peter B. Kent, is sleepwalking again. Last time he was sleepwalking, he carried a butcher knife, and his then-wife Doris Sully Kent felt he was trying to murder her. She since filed for divorce and left the household. But Peter Kent is up to his old tricks again, and young Edna is afraid that his business partner Frank B. Maddox is the new intended victim.
The Case of the Sleepy Sloth (The High-Rise Private Eyes #5)
by Cynthia RylantWhile having a picnic on the docks, animal detectives Bunny and Jack meet a dog whose one and only lawn chair is missing, and they set out to solve the case.
The Case of the Sliding Pool: A Masao Masuto Mystery
by E. V. CunninghamDetective Masao Masuto of the Beverly Hills police force, despite having been raised in California from birth, is a Zen Buddhist and a karate expert. His thoughts and utterances are straight out of a third-rate samurai movie -- a lot of baloney about karma (not a particularly Zen concept) and death with honor. One rainy day, he is called upon to investigate a swimming pool, which has collapsed during a mudslide to reveal a skeleton. The corpse is determined to have been killed in 1950; but when Masao tries to track down any of the construction workers who might have dug the swimming pool 30 years ago, he find that a barehanded killer is literally beating him to the punch by mere minutes. Even more disturbing, it emerges that his wife's rich uncle might have been involved with the digging of the pool; the wily old man alternately helps and hinders Masuto in his search for the identity of the long-dead John Doe. I really wanted to like this book because it has an Asian-American protagonist; but it was not to be. Detective Masuto lies between Fu Manchu and Charlie Chan in believability; it's difficult to accept that the author (novelist Howard Fast) has ever met any Nisei. The only saving grace of the book was the plot, which was unusual if not convincing.
The Case of the Sliding Pool (The Masao Masuto Mysteries #5)
by Howard FastA rare California deluge unearths a hidden body—and a decades-old crimeRain has spoiled Masao Masuto&’s vacation. For six days the storm has trapped the Zen Buddhist detective and his family inside their Los Angeles cottage. By the morning of his vacation&’s final day, he is so stir crazy that the call to come to work is a relief. Detective Masuto knows no better cure for boredom than a puzzling murder. Nothing remains of the deceased man but his bones. A mudslide caused by the long, punishing storm destroyed the terrace of a Beverly Hills mansion, dislodging the swimming pool and opening a grave which had been covered for three decades. The skeleton&’s deep stab wound suggests a professional&’s hand—possibly a World War II veteran with commando training. As Masuto pries into the past, the aged murderer takes deadly steps to cover up his long-forgotten crime. The detective finds himself locked in a game of cat and mouse with a brilliant and ruthless killer. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author&’s estate.
The Case of the Smiling Shark (The Freaky Joe Club Secret File #2)
by John Manders P. J. McMahonThere can be only three in the Freaky Joe Club Those are the rules, set down by Freaky Joe himself in the big red book, slightly chewed on one corner and wrapped in a locked bicycle chain. The newest chapter of the Freaky Joe club consists of Conor, Timmy, and Jack, and their mission is to solve crimes and fight evil in Ship's Cove, Texas -- if they can only convince anyone that there is evil in Ship's cove. In their latest case, the freaky Joe Club has to found out who wants to keep the Ship's Cove Octopi's from winning a charity swimathon. What happened to the Octopi's life-size cutout of Sam Houston? Who could have taken it except their archrivals the Sylvan Glen Sharks.? How can you compete against Sharks when you have a really stupid theme song? And most of all,... Who is Freaky Joe?
The Case of the Smoking Chimney
by Erle Stanley Gardner"I can tell you the exact time the murder was committed--almost," said Grampss Wiggins to D.A. Frank Duryea. "How?" "There was a clock in that room that told the time of the murder." "What clock?" "That oil lamp." "I don't get it," Duryea said. "You wouldn't," Grampss chuckled. "You're too young. And I ain't going to tell you any more right now. But remember this --autopsy surgeons ain't so darned infallible. I can remember lots of cases where they got things balled up."
Case of the Sneaker Snatcher and Other Mysteries (Jack B. Quick, Sports Detective #4)
by L. E. WolfeJack B. Quick and his friends investigate the sneaker mystery and three other mysteries.
The Case of the Sneaker Sneak (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #16)
by James PrellerIt's girls against boys in the biggest football game ever. But when one boy's sneakers disappear, the players stop the clock. Jigsaw and Mila take the field to find out why someone wanted to stop the big game.
Case of the Sneaky Snowman (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #5)
by Macky Pamintuan Carolyn KeeneCan Nancy solve this chilling mystery? Who wears a blue scarf and old rubber boots, and has broccoli for a nose? It's Sherlock -- Nancy, Bess, and George's snowman! The girls are thrilled to be on winter vacation and take part in all of the season's activities! <P><P>Nancy's friend Deirdre has even transformed herself into Madame Chocolata, a fortune-teller who predicts the future by reading hot cocoa marshmallows! But the wintry days get a little too chilly after many of Deirdre's visions come true. Sherlock even goes missing -- just as predicted! Can the Clue Crew put a freeze on this mystery before it snowballs out of control?
The Case Of The Sneaky Strangers (Calendar Club Mysteries #8)
by Nancy StarThe Case of the Sneaky Strangers (Calendar Club Mysteries, Bk 8)
The Case of the Snowboarding Superstar (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #29)
by James PrellerJigsaw and his family bond during a wintry weekend getaway complete with snowboarding and sledding -- but a real detective, like Jigsaw Jones, is never truly off-duty. When trouble hits the slopes, Jigsaw gears up to solve a puzzling mystery, and all without the aid of his partner, Mila. Can Jigsaw solve the case before his family packs their bags for home?
The Case of the Soccer Camp Mystery (Clue Jr. #13)
by Parker C. Hinter Delia RowlandWith clues cleverly offered in the text and illustrations, these mini-mysteries are designed to challenge Samantha Scarlet, Peter Plum, Greta Green, the other members of the Clue Club -- and readers.
The Case of the Solid Key (The Fergus O'Breen Mysteries #2)
by Anthony BoucherWhen it’s curtains for a theater director, Los Angeles PI Fergus O’Breen takes center stage in this locked room mystery from the author of Nine Times Nine. Anthony Boucher was a literary renaissance man: an Edgar Award–winning mystery reviewer, an esteemed editor of the Hugo Award–winning Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, a prolific scriptwriter of radio mystery programs, and an accomplished writer of mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. With a particular fondness for the locked room mystery, Boucher created such iconic sleuths as Los Angeles PI Fergus O’Breen, amateur sleuth Sister Ursula, and alcoholic ex-cop Nick Noble. Working undercover for an insurance company, Fergus O’Breen finds himself part of the cast rehearsing the latest production at the Carruthers Little Theater. He’s been asked to keep an eye on playwright Lewis Jordan, who has taken out a joint policy with the director, Rupert Carruthers. If something should happen to one before the play opens, the other is set to collect a fortune. When Carruthers meets an explosive end behind a locked door, O’Breen has his work cut out for him. With a theater full of secrets, it’s clear everyone in this troupe is putting on a show of their own. Now, aided by the struggling writer, O’Breen must determine who’s telling the truth and who’s acting—before someone else meets an untimely end . . .
The Case of the Somerville Secret (Andrew Tillet, Sara Wiggins & Inspector Wyatt #3)
by Robert NewmanFamous archaeologist Lord Somerville leads a quiet life behind high walls, but is he keeping something out—or in? Things are looking up for Peter Wyatt. Now promoted to inspector and in possession of his own office, the sharp young detective is giving Andrew Tillet a tour of Scotland Yard when they run into an old friend—someone who Andrew is surprised to see again the next morning talking to police in front of Lord Somerville&’s villa. He&’s even more surprised a week later, when he learns that this man has been murdered. Andrew and the fearless Sara Wiggins are determined to find out what&’s inside the mysterious villa. With the help of Sara&’s acting skills and a young French chimney sweep named Pierre, the sleuths begin to piece together the clues, which point to blackmail and a family secret . . . one that someone is willing to kill to conceal.
The Case of the Spooky Sleepover (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #4)
by James PrellerRalphie Jordan can't sleep. Something is making spooky noises in his room at night. It's a perfect case for Jigsaw Jones, who pieces together all the ghostly clues.
The Case of the Squeaky Thief (The Kerry Hill Casecrackers #3)
by Peggy Nicholson John F. WarnerThe Kerry Hill Casecrackers, a group of kids spending the summer in Newport, help catch the thief of valuable antiques from Maitland Manor Historic Museum.
The Case Of The Stained Glass Widow
by Douglas Lindsay<p> This is the 10,000-word short story that marks DCI Robert Jericho's first appearance in print. The first novel, WE ARE THE HANGED MAN, is now available.</p> <p> The Crime<br /> A man is found brutally murdered in the Chapter House of historic Wells Cathedral, the only clue to his death the knife left buried in his neck.</p> <p> The Detective<br /> Having fled London several years earlier in an attempt to escape public recognition and the notion that he is some kind of modern-day Sherlock Holmes, the last thing the depressive DCI Jericho needs on his patch is a murder.</p> <p> The Widow<br /> The victim’s widow was in Australia at the time of his death. Yet, despite the fact that she was interviewed by the police in Sydney within twelve hours of the murder taking place, Jericho remains unconvinced of her innocence.</p> <p> When the small city of Wells sees its second murder within a week, Jericho becomes entangled in the world of a widow who seems anything but upset by her husband’s violent demise.</p> <p> Praise for Douglas Lindsay:</p> <p> "The plot, Russian literature fans, is a modern spin on Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment. The bloody ending, movie buffs, is pure Reservoir Dogs."<br /> – The Mirror</p> <p> "This is pitch-black comedy spun from the finest writing. Fantastic plot, unforgettable scenes and plenty of twisted belly laughs."<br /> – New Woman</p> <p> "This chilling black comedy unfolds at dizzying speed... an impressive debut novel."<br /> – Sunday Mirror</p> <p> "A flawless follow-up to an impressive debut, this is extremely well-written, highly amusing and completely unpredictable in its outrageous plot twists and turns."<br /> – The List</p> <p> "Lindsay’s burlesque thrills offer no sex, no drugs, no desperation to be cool. Just straightforward adult story; fantastic plot, classic timing and gleeful delight in the grotesque. With more talent than Irvine Welsh could dream of, Lindsay has crafted a macabre masterpiece where content lives up to style."<br /> – What’s On</p> <p> About the author:</p> <p> Douglas Lindsay is the author of the Barney Thomson crime series, which begins with THE LONG MIDNIGHT OF BARNEY THOMSON. He is also the author of LOST IN JAUREZ. THE UNBURIED DEAD and WE ARE THE HANGED MAN (DCI Jericho #1). Douglas lives in Somerset.</p>
The Case of the Stepdaughter's Secret
by Erle Stanley GardnerBlackmail leads to murder on a yacht and a cash-filled purse on the bottom of the ocean weighted down with a gun.
The Case of the Stinky Science Project (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #9)
by James PrellerBobby Solofsky footed Sally Ann with a phony magic trick. It was a rotten trick. But that's not all that stinks. Something smelly is spoiling science time in Ms. Gleason's class. Could Bobby be the culprit? Jigsaw and Mila are hot on the case.
The Case of the Stinky Socks (Milo and Jazz Mysteries #1)
by Lewis B. MontgomeryDetectives-in-training Milo and Jazz join forces to tackle their first big case---finding out who stole the lucky socks from the high school baseball team's star pitcher.
The Case of the Stinky Socks (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ® #1)
by Lewis B. MontgomeryThe high school’s star pitcher is missing his lucky socks, and his pitching is going to pieces! Can detective duo Milo and Jazz find the thief—before the big game? (Super Sleuthing Skills: Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)
The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #5)
by James PrellerEddie brought his baseball cards to school and now they are missing. It's time for Jigsaw to step up to the plate. He's no rookie detective! Solving this case is sure to send Jigsaw and Mila straight to the detectives' Hall of Fame.