Ellery Queen

An exciting mystery by the masterly Ellery QueenPolice captain Bartholdi sometimes indulged himself in a harmless fantasy. His thoughts, he would imagine, were irresponsible imps that wriggled out of his head and scampered around with an abandon that was often embarrassing. A woman had been kidnapped. The woman was dead. Bartholdi was convinced that a murderer was at that moment having a grim laugh at his expense. He knew who the murderer was. He would have bet his pension and his sacred soul that he knew. But he could not, knowing, prove what he knew. He needed confirmation of one critical point. From among his antic imps, he culled the three that had directed his mind to its present state: one newspaper too many, a girl who slept too soundly, and, most important of all, a ragout with too many onions.

In this third Drury Lane novel, the elderly detective is aided by Patience Thumm in the investigation of the mysterious death of a corrupt state senator. Senator Fawcett, a man with many enemies, is found stabbed to death in his study. Patience and her father, Inspector Thumm, try to unravel the web of circumstantial evidence that has enmeshed an innocent man. Patience refuses to be beaten by a lack of evidence and, with the help of Drury Lane, finally stops an execution and brings the true criminal to justice.

When the past comes back to haunt you, there is no escape. A dead dog, a green alligator wallet, a burned book and a series of cryptic notes send Ellery Queen on the trail of a murderer. Laurel Hill, daughter of Hollywood jeweller Leander Hill, believes that her father was frightened to death, and asks Ellery Queen to investigate. Someone is still out to get Hill's business partner, Roger Priam, but he's not talking. And it appears that a mysterious and violent incident in the men's past may be at the heart of the matter. When Priam begins to receive a series of less than pleasant 'gifts', master detective Ellery Queen must discern the pattern that connects the clues and the notes, and entrap the criminal.

The game has begun... A playing card inscribed with the letter 'J' appears in Robert York's mail, and a day later he is dead. When another playing card shows up, this one for Emily York, all the police protection in New York can't save her. Ellery Queen knows he is up against a brilliant, twisted killer, one who makes a game of death. But with no clue to his identity, Ellery is in a race against time to stop this remorseless vendetta. A brilliant detective story from a classic master of the genre.

The Queens are intrigued when a grisly murder mars a small town's Christmas. It's Christmas in Chicago, and Detective Richard Queen is enjoying a busman's holiday at a conference on gangland violence-but his son, amateur sleuth Ellery, is bored silly. Until, that is, Ellery reads of an unusual killing in rural Arroyo, West Virginia. A schoolmaster has been found beheaded and crucified. Ellery hustles his father into his roadster and heads east, since there is nothing he'd like better for Christmas than a juicy, gruesome puzzle. When the Queens arrive in Arroyo, they learn that the victim was an eccentric atheist, but not the sort to make enemies. What initially looks to be the work of a sadistic cult turns out to be something far more sinister. In the months ahead, more victims will turn up all over the world-all killed in the same horrifying manner. It will take several bodies before Ellery divines the clue that unlocks the mystery of the Christmas crucifixion.

In post-Depression America, an amateur sleuth uncovers a small town’s dark side in “the best mystery produced by Ellery Queen” (The New York Times). At the tail end of the long summer of 1940, there is nowhere in the country more charming than Wrightsville. The Depression has abated, and for the first time in years the city is booming. There is hope in Wrightsville, but Ellery Queen has come looking for death. The mystery author is hoping for fodder for a novel, and he senses the corruption that lurks beneath the apple pie façade. He rents a house owned by the town’s first family, whose three daughters star in most of the local gossip. One is fragile, left at the altar three years ago and never recovered. Another is engaged to the city’s rising political star, an upright man who’s already boring her. And then there’s Lola, the divorced, bohemian black sheep. Together, they make a volatile combination. Once he sees the ugliness in Wrightsville, Queen sits back—waiting for the crime to come to him.

The Perfect Crime is a classic mystery novel written by Ellery Queen. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman named John Braun, who is found murdered in his locked study. The police are baffled by the case, as there are no signs of forced entry and the only suspect, Braun's nephew, has a solid alibi. Enter Ellery Queen, the famous detective and crime solver, who is determined to crack the case and find the true culprit. As Queen delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal among the suspects, including Braun's wife, his business partner, and his secretary. Each of them has a motive for the murder, but which one actually committed the crime? Queen must use his wits and deductive reasoning to solve the case before the killer strikes again. The Perfect Crime is a thrilling and suspenseful mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and clever twists and turns, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Penthouse Mystery is a thrilling mystery novel written by Ellery Queen. It is part of the Ellery Queen Junior Mystery series, which is aimed at young adult readers. The story follows the adventures of Ellery Queen Jr., the son of the famous detective Ellery Queen, as he attempts to solve a murder case. The story takes place in New York City, where Ellery Jr. lives with his father. One day, the two of them receive a mysterious letter from a woman named Mrs. Underhill, who lives in a penthouse apartment in their building. The letter asks for their help in solving a mystery, but before they can respond, Mrs. Underhill is found dead in her apartment. Ellery Jr. is determined to solve the case, and he begins to investigate the other residents of the building. He soon discovers that everyone has a motive for wanting Mrs. Underhill dead, and he must use all of his detective skills to uncover the truth. The Penthouse Mystery is a fast-paced and exciting novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a great choice for anyone who enjoys mysteries, detective stories, and thrillers. The book is also a great introduction to the Ellery Queen Junior Mystery series, which features many other exciting adventures for young adult readers. Based On The Columbia Motion Picture Ellery Queen's, The Penthouse Mystery. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"Ellery Queen is the American Detective Story" So wrote the great critic Anthony Boucher about the contributions of Ellery Queen to the mystery story. Queen appeared in novels and short stories, in movies and on television, on the radio and even in comic books. His creators, Frederic Dannay and Manfred B. Lee, dominated the mystery world through their works as novelists, critics, anthologists and editors. In honor of the 95th anniversary of the first Ellery Queen novel, Crippen & Landru is proud to publish the first new Ellery Queen book in almost 50 years. "The Tragedy of Errors" is the lengthy and detailed plot outline for the final, but never published EQ novel, containing all the hallmarks of the greatest Queen novels--the dying message, the succession of false solutions before the astonishing truth is revealed, and scrupulous fairplay to the reader. The Tragedy of Errors and Others also contains the six hitherto uncollected Ellery Queen short stories and a collection of essays, tributes, and reminiscences of Ellery Queen, written by family members, friends and some of the finest current mystery writers.