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The Mammoth Book of Great Detective Stories

Agatha Christie

Detective and mystery stories

About this book

The best collection of detective stories ever made available. E.C. BENTLEY: The Inoffensive Captain CHRISTIANNA BRAND: The Scapegoat LESLIE CHARTERIS: The Mystery of the Child's Toy ROY VICKERS: The Rubber Trumpet R. AUSTIN FREEMAN: The Moabite Cipher EMILE GABORIAU: The Little Old Man of Batignolles DULCIE GRAY: The Scarlet Butterfly E. W. HORNUNG: Out of Paradise DOROTHY SAYERS: The Cave of Ali Baba MARGARET COLE: Superintendent Wilson's Holiday EDGAR WALLACE: The Treasure Hunt …

Who this is for

AI · Sample

A propulsive thriller that trades depth for forward motion. The voice is direct, the chapters are short, and most readers blow through it in two sittings. If you're between heavier books and want a clean reset, this fits.

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A plot-driven with strong character, tense and comforting read.

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