If you’ve read either of my Elle Cunningham Mackay mysteries, you’ll know that my family roots are draped in tartan. Coming from a long line of Cunninghams, I love weaving bits of old Scottish and Valley of the Scots lore into Elle’s adventures. For those of you I haven’t yet
If you’ve read either of my Elle Cunningham Mackay mysteries, you’ll know that my family roots are draped in tartan. Coming from a long line of Cunninghams, I love weaving bits of old Scottish and Valley of the Scots lore into Elle’s adventures. For those of you I haven’t yet
This month I’ve committed to reading and reviewing every Agatha Christie novel and short story — in order. Have you already finished Christie’s body of work? Here are three collections of stories by other amazing Golden Age mystery authors, all known for twisty plots, devilish puzzles, and fantastic solutions. Each
For many readers, their first exposure to Agatha Christie comes in the tale of And Then There Were None. First published in 1939 under a more problematic title, None has become one of the best-selling books in history, estimated to be among the top ten titles ever published by sheer
Since this month we’ve been delving into the origins of the genre, I thought it might be fun to look at the books that launched legendary series of murder mysteries. Most readers know about Poirot’s debut in The Mysterious Affair at Styles and Jane Marple’s first bow in The Murder
In retrospect, the earliest days of mystery fiction feel much like the Wild West — anything is fair game. Victorian-era authors relied on unbelievable coincidences, absurd jumps in logic, and outright chicanery to wrap up their stories. Some 30 years later, a sheriff brought order this lawless land. Anglican priest
Looking for a summer read that won’t break the bank? Try one of these public domain mysteries below. Each exists outside of copyright and can be downloaded and read for free. On a side note, should you always seek out authorized copies when purchasing books that have fallen out of
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