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Six down-on-their-luck people with links to the world of crime writing have been invited to play a game this Christmas by the mysterious Midwinter Trust. The challenge seems simple but exciting: Solve the murder of a fictional crime writer in a remote but wonderfully atmospheric village in north...

A Christmas party is punctuated by a gunshot under a policeman’s watchful eye. A jewel heist is planned amidst the glitz and glamour of Oxford Street’s Christmas shopping. And lost in a snowstorm, a man finds a motive for murder.... This collection of mysteries explores the darker side of the festive season, from unexplained disturbances in the fresh snow to the darkness that lurks beneath the sparkling decorations.

From the dramatic Highlands to bustling cities, the unique landscapes and locales of Scotland have enthralled and shaped generations of mystery writers. This new collection presents 17 classic stories, spanning a period from the 1880s to the 1970s, by a host of Scottish authors alongside writers from south of the border inspired by the history and majesty of the storied country.

Discover the transforming power of God's infinite mercy—and learn to pray the devotion that has changed millions of lives. Whether you're new to the Divine Mercy devotion or have prayed the chaplet for years, this comprehensive guide gives you everything you need: complete prayers, step-by-step instructions, and the deep theological foundations that make this devotion so powerful. Inside this complete Catholic guide, you'll discover: ✓ The Divine Mercy Chaplet – Full text with clear, practical instructions for praying on rosary beads (takes only 7-10 minutes) ✓ The 9-Day Novena – ...

Sooty, sulfurous, and malign: no woman should be out on a night like this. A spate of violent deaths—the details too foul to print—has horrified the capital and the smog-bound streets are deserted. But Rachel Savernake—the enigmatic daughter of a notorious hanging judge—is no ordinary woman. To Scotland Yard's embarrassment, she solved the Chorus Girl Murder, and now she's on the trail of another killer.

Winner of the 2016 EDGAR, AGATHA, MACAVITY and H.R.F.KEATING crime writing awards, this real-life detective story investigates how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction. Detective stories of the Twenties and Thirties have long been stereotyped as...

There is no better hiding place for clues - or red herrings - than inside the pages of a book. With Martin Edwards as librarian and guide, delve into an irresistible stack of tales perfect for every book lover and armchair sleuth, featuring much-loved Golden Age detectives such as Nigel Strangeways, Philip Trent and Detective Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn. But listeners should be warned that the most riveting tales often conceal the deadliest of secrets.

Spanning over twenty years, 20 masters and modern authors of hardcore horror share their most bad-ass stories in this special edition from Red Room Press. Many hard to find and out of print, some that were banned, Necro Files covers every imaginable mode of mayhem with stories that dial into the dark side of human nature.

Winner of the H.R.F. Keating Award for best biographical/critical book related to crime fiction, and nominated for the Edgar Allen Poe and Macavity Awards for Best Critical/Biographical book. Ninety crime writers from the world’s oldest and most famous crime writing network give tips and...

It all began with sheep-stealing. A hateful act among the shepherds of the fells, and yet not a matter of life and death. Then came arson and with the leaping of the flames, death and disorder reached the peaceful moors. Holidaying with his friends the Hoggetts in High Gimmerdale while on a trip to find some farmland for his retirement, Robert Macdonald agrees to help in investigating the identity of the sheep-stealers, before being dragged into a case requiring his full experience as Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard.

The streets of London have been home to many great detectives since the days of Sherlock Holmes and Watson, with some of the best authors in the genre taking to the short story form to pit their sleuths against crimes ranging from murders on the Tube to heists from the capital's finest jewellers. Featuring a roster of Scotland Yard's meticulous best, a cohort of daring doctors and a cadre of characterful private investigators, this new selection by Martin Edwards includes 18 vintage mystery stories which showcase the city's most compelling classic cases.

Everyone needs a break now and then but sometimes getting away from it all can be murder. Martin Edwards presents a jam-packed travel case of 18 mysteries, featuring short stories from crime legends, such as Christianna Brand, Anthony Berkeley and Ethel Lina White, alongside more obscure writers revived in this anthology. Grab your ticket for a journey from the classic 1920s seaside holiday to the 1980s homebody’s dream – perfect for an armchair reverie or a summer getaway.

Behind the stage lights and word-perfect soliloquies, sinister secrets are lurking in the wings. The mysteries in this collection reveal the dark side to theatre and performing arts: a world of backstage dealings, where unscrupulous actors risk everything to land a starring role, costumed figures lead to mistaken identities, and on-stage deaths begin to look a little too convincing. This expertly curated thespian anthology features 14 stories from giants of the classic crime genre.

Unlock God’s healing, protection, and freedom in every area of your life. This powerful Catholic prayer book equips you with Scripture-rooted prayers to restore your mind, body, relationships, and spirit — and to break every chain that holds you back. Inside you will find: Prayers for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing Deliverance prayers to break curses and oppression Protection prayers for you, your home, and your family Marian intercession through beloved Catholic devotions Guidance for using the Sacraments for deep transformation Are you longing for peace, strength, or a ...

Impossible crime stories have delighted people since the invention of detective fiction as puzzle-lovers sought more cerebral entertainment. Following on from Miraculous Mysteries, CWA Diamond Dagger Award-winning crime writer Martin Edwards brings together a whole new casebook of mystifying locked room mysteries and impossible crimes. Featuring more great stories by John Dickson Carr, Julian Symons and Margery Allingham alongside newly rediscovered writers, this selection of stories will bring you more insight into one of the most celebrated and dazzling sub-genres of detective fiction.

This engrossing history of the Revolutionary War conclusively shows that those caught up in it believed they had nothing to lose by fighting without regard for the rules of so-called “civilized warfare.” The clarion call to arms “Liberty or Death” was far more than just rhetoric. At its grimmest level, it was a conflict in which military restraint was more the exception than the rule, a struggle in which combatants believed their very existence was in question.

The Catholic Church is being pulled apart from both ends. One pope. Two schisms. No clean answers. On February 2, 2026, the Society of Saint Pius X announced it would ordain new bishops in July — an act Rome has warned will constitute formal schism. Three weeks later, the German Bishops' Conference elected a new president who publicly questions whether the Church's teaching on women's ordination is settled. Pope Leo XIV, elected less than a year earlier, faces both fires simultaneously. A Pope Between Two Fires is the essential guide to the most serious crisis in Catholic unity in a ...

Winner of four major prizes for the best critical/biographical book related to crime fiction: the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity and H.R.F. Keating Awards; and shortlisted for both the Agatha and Gold Dagger Awards. ‘Martin Edwards is the closest thing there has been to a philosopher of crime...

Silence the Noise. Heal the Wound. Discover the Life and Work of an Extraordinary Monk. In a world drowning in distraction and spiritually starving, where do you find the strength to heal? This book is your invitation to the hermitage—a guide to finding God’s peace without leaving the world. Why readers are turning to this spiritual companion: A Complete Spiritual Toolkit: Includes a full Saint Charbel Novena plus specific prayers for trauma healing, deliverance, and family reconciliation. The Mystery of the Monk: Explore verified miracles, the phenomenon of the holy oil, and the ...

Grieving the loss of a relationship? Caught between hoping your ex will return and fearing the same pain all over again? Worried that something inside you makes deep, lasting connection impossible? Do you fear abandonment in your relationships—even when nothing is “wrong”? Do you keep people at arm’s length, only to feel painfully alone afterward? In your quietest moments, do you still wonder: Am I safe? Am I loved? Am I alone? If so, you’re not weak, damaged, or beyond healing. You may be living from an unhealed attachment wound. Healing Your Attachment Style offers a Catholic ...