Doan and Carstairs
Author : Norbert Davis
Publisher :
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 37,42 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Mexico
ISBN :
Funny Thing About Murder
Author : David Geherin
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 21,67 MB
Release : 2017-10-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1476629781
Book Description
Focusing on crime fiction and films that artfully combine comedy and misdeed, this book explores the reasons writers and filmmakers inject humor into their work and identifies the various comic techniques they use. The author covers both American and European books from the 1930s to the present, by such authors as Rex Stout, Raymond Chandler, Robert B. Parker, Elmore Leonard, Donald E. Westlake, Sue Grafton, Carl Hiaasen and Janet Evanovich, along with films from The Thin Man to the BBC's Sherlock series.
Oh, Murderer Mine
Author : Norbert Davis
Publisher :
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,94 MB
Release : 2013-05-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781627550710
Book Description
Doan, a chubby private eye with a fondness for weak women and strong drink, and Carstairs, his enormous Great Dane sidekick, have been hired by 54-year-old but still glamorous beauty maven Heloise of Hollywood to make sure that no young lovely tries to steal her 26-year-old hunk of a husband, Eric Trent. Originally published in 1946.
Sally's in the Alley
Author : Norbert Davis
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 44,3 MB
Release : 2015-12-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781519794376
Book Description
G-men take over Doan's life and complications ensue - a search for unique ore in the demented desert town of Heliotrope, mistaken identity, spies, and general chaos. Copyright un-renewedNotice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to [email protected] This book is found as a public domain and free book based on various online catalogs, if you think there are any problems regard copyright issues please contact us immediately via [email protected]
The Complete Cases of Max Latin
Author : Norbert Davis
Publisher : Steeger Properties, LLC
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 21,21 MB
Release : 2023-01-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
Back in print! Enjoy the adventures of Max Latin, the detective who doesn't want to be a detective! Author Norbert Davis mixed the classic hard-boiled style with humor, making Max Latin unique in pulp fiction. Appearing for only five stories in Dime Detective, this new edition includes an authoritative introduction by Bob Byrne.
Black Cat Weekly #75
Author : Karen Cantwell
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 42,13 MB
Release : 2023-02-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1667681613
Book Description
Our 75th issue has a pair of original tales for your reading pleasure, one mystery (“Troubled Water,” by donalee Moulton, thanks to acquiring editor Michael Bracken) and “The Forbidden Scroll,” by Phyllis Ann Karr (a solo adventure by Frostflower from Karr’s Frostflower & Thorn series—we had a solo Thorn adventure last issue.] Barb Goffman has selected a cat-themed mystery by Karen Cantwell, plus we have classic mysteries by Hal Meredeth (Sexton Blake) and Norbert Davis (a hardboiled novel). On the science fiction side, we have a great set of tales by George O. Smith, Ray Bradbury, Noel Loomis, and William Tenn…all favorites of mine. Here’s this issue’s lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Troubled Water,” by donalee Moulton [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “A Death in the Department,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “The Wizard of Paws,” by Karen Cantwell [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “A Confidential Report,” by Hal Meredith [Sexton Blake short story] Oh, Murderer Mine, by Norbert Davis [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “The Forbidden Scroll,” by Phyllis Ann Karr [Frostflower short story] “The Cosmic Jackpot,” by George O. Smith [short story] “The Square Pegs,” by Ray Bradbury [short story] “Softie,” by Noel Loomis [short story] “Consulate,” by William Tenn [novelet]
The Mouse in the Mountain
Author : Norbert Davis
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 13,65 MB
Release : 2021-02-28
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Doan is a detective and Carstairs his enormous canine companion (don't call him a "pet"), and in this first hard-boiled adventure they travel to Mexico, along with an heiress, a revolutionary, an artist, and more than a few mysteries.
The Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery
Author : B. Murphy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 23,70 MB
Release : 1999-12-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0230107354
Book Description
Bruce Murphy's Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery is a comprehensive guide to the genre of the murder mystery that catalogues thousands of items in a broad range of categories: authors, titles, plots, characters, weapons, methods of killing, movie and theatrical adaptations. What distinguishes this encyclopedia from the others in the field is its critical stance.
100 American Crime Writers
Author : S. Powell
Publisher : Springer
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 46,77 MB
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1137031662
Book Description
100 American Crime Writers features discussion and analysis of the lives of crime writers and their key works, examining the developments in American crime writing from the Golden Age to hardboiled detective fiction. This study is essential to scholars and an ideal introduction to crime fiction for anyone who enjoys this fascinating genre.
Dead Man's Chest
Author : Norbert Davis
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 13,97 MB
Release : 2023-02-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1667602217
Book Description
Soldier-of-fortune Poco Kelly runs -- literally -- into a girl in an alley, only to find her persued by villains. After killing two of them, he takes the girl home to her uncle...only to become embroiled in the most dangerous job of his career. A classic crime story.
