Craig Rice fut l'auteure de quatorze romans, d'innombrables nouvelles et d'une série d'articles de faits divers, rivalisant autrefois avec Agatha Christie en termes de ventes. Ses récits se caractérisent par une observation aiguë et une perspective ironique sur la nature humaine, explorant souvent les aspects les plus sombres de la vie avec une diction ludique mais incisive. Bien qu'elle soit depuis tombée dans un relatif oubli, son influence sur le genre du roman policier et sa voix distinctive restent significatives pour les connaisseurs.
The story revolves around John J. Malone, a skilled defense attorney known for his ability to exonerate the guilty, but struggles with innocent clients. He faces a challenging case involving Holly Inglehart, who is accused of murdering her wealthy aunt, Alexandria, with a paper cutter. Despite the lack of affection for the aunt, Holly's fingerprints on the weapon and her motive of impending disinheritance complicate her defense, putting Malone's talents to the ultimate test.
Craig Rice, a celebrated mid-20th century mystery author, gained fame for her engaging crime stories, including the notable "Once Upon a Train." In 1946, she made history as the first mystery writer featured on the cover of Time magazine. This republished edition offers readers access to classic tales that have become rare and costly, preserving the original text and artwork while making them available in an affordable, high-quality format.
Jake Justus sets out to investigate the murder of Holly Inglehart's great-aunt--a murder for which Holly is the prime suspect--with the assistance of socialite Helene Brand and lawyer John J. Malone.
The children of a mystery writer play amateur sleuths and matchmakers Unoccupied and unsupervised while mother is working, the children of widowed crime writer Marion Carstairs find diversion wherever they can. So when the kids hear gunshots at the house next door, they jump at the chance to launch their own amateur investigation—and after all, why shouldn’t they? They know everything the cops do about crime scenes, having read about them in mother’s novels. They know what her literary detectives would do in such a situation, how they would interpret the clues and handle witnesses. Plus, if the children solve the puzzle before the cops, it will do wonders for the sales of mother’s novels. But this crime scene isn’t a game at all; the murder is real, and when its details prove more twisted than anything in mother’s fiction, they’ll have to enlist Marion’s help to sort them out. Or is that just part of their plan to hook her up with the lead detective on the case? The basis for the 1946 film with the same name, Home Sweet Homicide is the novel that launched Craig Rice to literary fame. The book, a comedic crime story that pokes fun at the conventions of the genre, finds “the Dorothy Parker of detective fiction” at her most entertaining.
Returning to the spotlight, Jake Justus, Helene Brand, and John J. Malone face a perplexing murder involving the Big Midget, a star of their nightclub act. The investigation is filled with quirky elements, such as the mysterious use of eleven unmatched silk stockings as a noose. This installment combines wacky humor with a brisk narrative pace, ensuring that the comedic elements enhance rather than distract from the action. It promises a unique blend of intrigue and laughter, solidifying its place among the series' highlights.
This replica of the May 1953 MANHUNT digest magazine showcases a collection of gripping crime stories from notable authors. Featuring works like "THE GUILTY ONES" by John Ross Macdonald and "CIGARETTE GIRL" by James M. Cain, the anthology offers a diverse range of narratives, from suspenseful plots to intricate character studies. Each story presents a unique perspective on crime and morality, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre. The magazine captures the essence of mid-20th century crime fiction.
Anwalt John Malone steht vor einer überraschenden Wahrheit: Die berühmte Delora, bekannt aus Kosmetikwerbung, existiert nicht wirklich, sondern setzt sich aus fünf Mädchen zusammen. Als einige dieser Mädchen verschwinden, übernimmt Malone die spannende und gefährliche Aufgabe, die mysteriösen Ereignisse aufzuklären.