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Murder -- it''s one of the staples of mystery fiction. One of the unwritten rules of the mystery novel is to start your murder in the first chapter...and on the first page, if possible! Collected here are 22 tales of murder. Some are fiendish. ("The Doorbell" is especially chilling.) Some are exotic. (Egyptian mummy murder? You bet!) Some take place in far-off locations. (The Canadian woods? At sea? In foreign countries? Why not!) What they all have in common, though, is a criminal mastermind trying (and sometimes succeeding) in getting away with the ultimate crime...MURDER! Included are:

GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, by James HoldingONCE ABOARD THE LUGGER, by Stuart PalmerTHE STEPS TO MURDER, by Rufus KingMURDER HUNCH, by John BentonPROXY, by Talmage PowellCORPORAL DOWNEY CALLS THE TUNE, by James B. HendryxARMORED CAR RENDEZVOUS, by Lawrence DeFoyMURDER SET-UP, by Charles Marquis WarrenPAY FOR YOUR PEANUTS, by Tom ThursdayTHE AVALANCHE MAKER, by W. Ryerson JohnsonTHE DOORBELL, by David H. KellerCASTLE OF THE DOOMED, by David M. NormanTHE MUMMY''S CURSE, by AnonymousTHE MURDER OF SILAS CORD, by Harold F. SorensenTHE PERFUMED PERIL, by Emil PetajaMURDER HUNCH, by John BentonWINGS FOR AN ANGEL, by C. S. MontanyeCARTE BLANCHE FOR MURDER, by Arthur HumboltSLUGS ALONG THE MOHAWK, by Ted StrattonMURDER ISN''T EVERYTHING, by Kingsley SmithSURROGATE, by Janet FoxTHE BODY IN THE ROCKPIT, by Rufus King

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James Holding (1907-1997) was a prolific short story author in the mystery field. (He also wrote children''s books -- including the Ellery Queen Jr. series -- but short stories were his true domain.) Among the many series he created, the "Library Fuzz" stories, about detective Hal Johnson who tracks down overdue library books (and often stumbles across bigger crimes) is one of the most unusual...and fun!

This MEGAPACK™ collects all the "Library Fuzz" tales, plus several that feature secondary characters in their own stories...plus a (very different) alternate version of one story.

Included are:

LIBRARY FUZZMORE THAN A MERE STORYBOOKTHE BOOKMARKTHE ELUSIVE MRS. STOUTHERO WITH A HEADACHESTILL A COPTHE MUTILATED SCHOLARTHE SAVONAROLA SYNDROMETHE HENCHMAN CASETHE YOUNG RUNNERSTHE HONEYCOMB OF SILENCETHE JACK O''NEAL AFFAIRTHE REWARDTHE SEARCH FOR TAMERLANESIDESWIPETHE BOOK CLUETHE VAPOR CLUETHE MISOPEDISTCAUSE FOR ALARMHELL IN A BASKET

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James Holding enjoys a reputation as one of the more prolific contributors to the mystery magazines of the 1960s and 1970s. (Our bibliography shows nearly 200 stories published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Magazine, etc.) He had series, such as the "Leroy King" stories (which poke gentle fun at "Ellery Queen"). He had standalones. He had mysteries of every sort imaginable -- and this volume includes a selection of 24 choice crimes (plus a poem)…a thematic grouping involving murder and mayhem. Included are:

BYLINESWHERE IS THY STINGTHE INQUISITIVE BUTCHER OF NICEAN EXERCISE IN INSURANCETHE PHOTOGRAPHER AND THE UNDERTAKERGROUNDS FOR DIVORCETHE DUTIFUL ROOKIEMYSTERY FANCONFLICT OF INTERESTA HOMEMADE DRESSA MESSAGE FROM MARSHAA VISITOR TO MOMBASASPECIAL DELIVERYTHE ZAMBOANGA SHUTTLEPASSPORT TO PARADISEBORDER CROSSINGTHE FUND-RAISERSIN THE SOUPTHE PACKING CASEREASON ENOUGHTHE SWAP SHOPONE FOR THE ROADPAPER CAPERWORK OF ARTEXIT THE DRAGON

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We present for your reading pleasure a selection of 25 stories by prolific crime & mystery author James Holding. We have named this collection "Conmen & Cutthroats" because Mr. Holding had a penchant for sharp tales involving smart criminals who use their wits to succeed, as well as those whose schemes involve the need for a somewhat more direct approach. Included are:

YOU CAN''T BE TOO CAREFULA QUESTION OF ETHICSTHE JAPANESE CARD MYSTERYCAREER MANMONKEY KINGSUICIDE CLAUSEFLY AWAY HOMETHE MOONLIGHTERTHE BABY BITTHE CONSULTANTT’ANG OF THE SUFFERING DRAGONCONVERSATION PIECETHE TWELVEA ROPE THROUGH HIS EARBREAK-INREDISCOVERYTHE CONTRACTTHE JACK O’NEAL AFFAIRBY PERSON OR PERSONS UNKNOWNA DEAL IN RUBIESA DECENT PRICE FOR A PAINTINGA TEMPORARY BINDPHASE FOURTHE FINAL DEADBEATBANK JOB

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Two high school boys are exposed to danger when they set out to solve the theft from a local museum of five ceremonial Egyptian fingertips.

This book is one of two original Young Adult novels written by James Holding (the other being The Mystery of Dolphin Inlet). In addition, Holding wrote the Ellery Queen, Jr. mysteries, as well as nearly a dozen children''s picture books, many with mystery themes.

Charlie Draper believes there are two ways of doing things: the easy way and the hard way. Anyone who chooses the hard way, he insists, is a fool. So why does he take the hard way when his story is robbed?

Two mystery readers meet on a plane. One reads crime stories to pass the time. The other reads them to keep abreast up with the trade…

The Third Mystery MEGAPACK® collects 26 modern and classic mysteries. Here are:THE AFRICAN FISH MYSTERY, by James HoldingTHE EBONY STICK, by Earl Derr BiggersCHICKENS FOR CHARLIE, by Arlette LeesDOUBLE DOUBLE-CROSS, by Jack London BerkebileTHE DOOMDORF MYSTERY, by Melville Davisson PostCAPTAIN ROGERS, by W.W. JacobsA BORDERLINE CASE, by Rufus KingJUDGE BARCLAY''S WIFE, by William Hope HodgsonTHE ARCHDUKE''S TEA, by H.C. BaileyTHE IMPETUOUS MISTRESS, by George Harmon CoxeAARON''S PERFECT PLANS, by Pauline Tyson StephensBUTTERFLY OF DEATH, by Harold GluckMORGUE REUNION, by Norman A. DanielsFOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW, by Maurice LeBlancDROPS OF DEATH, by George Allan EnglandTHE BITER BIT, by Wilkie CollinsTHE FACES OF DANGER, by Rufus KingTHE KNIGHT''S CROSS SIGNAL PROBLEM, by Ernest BramahTHESE SHOES ARE KILLING ME, by Leroy YerxaTHE MYSTERY OF THE DOWNS, by John R. Watson and Arthur J. ReesTOO MANY SPIES, by Joseph J. MillardWHO KILLED GILBERT FOSTER?, By E. Hoffmann Price & Ralph Milne FarleyTO REMEMBER YOU BY, by Rufus KingTHE YELLOW MOTH, by Fred M. WhiteWHO MURDERED MR. THOMAS? A Puzzle Story, by Edgar Rice BurroughsTHE SKINS YOU LOVE TO TOUCH, by Janet Fox

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Pete Hobbs, a fisherman''s son in the Florida Keys, and Susan Frost, a go-getter from Tallahassee, join forces one summer to investigate strange happenings in Dolphin Inlet. Their quest will ultimately lead them into danger -- with a sunken treasure as the ultimate reward...if they can find it -- and keep it! This book is one of two original Young Adult novels written by James Holding (the other being The Mystery of the False Fingertips). In addition, Holding wrote the Ellery Queen, Jr. mysteries, as well as nearly a dozen children''s picture books, many with mystery themes.

Welcome to the third volume of The Black Cat Mystery Community’s THRILLOGY series, celebrating classic mystery short stories. Included this time are three classic tales by James Holding: "Career Man," "The Tahitian Powder Box Mystery," and "A Deal in Rubies."

The Photographer is hired to kill a man who is using a model to smuggle heroin into the U.S...but the model double-crosses him with unexpected results.

The Photographer latest assignment: identify and kill The Butcher, a rival killer. Noting that The Butcher''s victims show no signs of struggle, are all ugly, and wore topaz jewelry in bad taste, he deduces that The Butcher is a demented interior decorator. But nothing is ever quite as it seems...

The Second Adventure MEGAPACK® assembles 23 tales (and a poem) of grand adventure. We’ve plundered a wide variety of sources to bring you an assortment of rip-roaring action tales, exotic locales, and even a little romance—spanning many continents and time periods. So hold onto your hat (if you’re wearing one) and get ready for a thrilling read!

Included are:

>THE REBEL, by Frank Belknap Long (poem)PEARL OF GREAT PRICE, by Joseph J. MillardWOLF, by Ernest HaycoxTHE EMERGENCY MEN, by George H. JessopIN AN OUTPOST OF EMPIRE, by Jacob HayAN ORIGINAL REVOLUTION, by Johnston McCulleyTHE TWO-LEGGED ONE, by Talmage PowellSHIMA MARU, by James HoldingTHE CLOUDBURSTERS, by Francis LyndeTHE OCEAN LEECH, by Frank Belknap LongFOR WOUNDING—RETALIATION, by Nictzin DyalhisQUEST OF THE SPLIT MAP, by Chester S. GeierDEAD HEROES DON’T COUNT, by Donald Barr ChidseyHOT BLOOD, by Arthur WallaceQUEEN OF THE FLAMING ARROWS, by Frank E. MarksTHE HONOR OF THE LEGION, by John D. NewsomINCIDENT OFF LAND’S-END, by Jacob HayON A DARK NIGHT, by Donald Barr ChidseyAN INSTRUMENT OF THE GODS, by Lincoln ColcordTHE HOUNDS OF KALIMAR, by P. Schuyler MillerTHE LIZARD GOD, by Charles J. FingerTHE KING OF THE JERAWAHS, by S. B. H. HURSTTHE MERCHANT OF BASRA, by Dudley HoysTHE BALL OF FIRE, by S. B. H. Hurst

A note for the sensitive: as with many works that appeared in the early part of the 20th century, some of the fiction contained here may contain "yellow peril," racism, or other elements which are politically incorrect by modern standards. Please keep in mind the context of their original appearances.

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The Photographer is hired to kill a man using a model to smuggle heroin into the U.S. Evesdropping, he learns that the model double-crossed his victim, hired the Big Ones to have the man killed, and wants to sell her heroin to the Big Ones. Double-cross after double-cross follows!

She thought she knew what her husband was really up to. But if she''s known -- she would have screamed, "Murder!"

The Photographer is hired to kill an executive at a chemical company, but as he prepares for the job, the man is kidnapped by the Brazilian Liberation Party, who seek to hold him for ransom.

When the Photographer is hired to kill a printer, he finds layers of deception, counterfeit money, and blackmail. #15 in the classic series from Ellery Queen''s Mystery Magazine.

The Photographer wakes in a coffin, and flashes back to a meeting where he is hired to kill a one-armed man -- who has gotten the drop on him. Will he live long enough to complete his mission? #17 in the classic series.

When the Photographer refuses to take an assignment -- killing the nephew of General Da Silva, junta member -- the Corporation finds a replacement...one not quite up to the job.

Rodolfo urges the Photographer to assassinate a nightclub singer who is going to publish a book full of incriminating information on everyone involved with the Corporation. Suspicious, the Photographer investigates…

It seemed a pity to Paolo that romance in Venice should be at the mercy of racketeers. So he turned their space-work upside down... A chilling suspense novelet!

In the February 24, 1982 issue of Ellery Queen''s Mystery Magazine, the editor offered the following challenge to the Author: "A plot idea for the next Photographer story: when Manuel looks at the name and address on the slip of paper handed to him by Rodolfo, he reads his own name and address. He has been given the assignment to nullify himself! How does the Photographer give positive proof to the Big Ones (no trick photo) of his own death, collect his murderer’s fee, and still remain alive to tell the tale?"James Holding immediately took up the awe-inspiring challenge and the following story is the result—an unforgettable chapter in the murky career of Manuel Andradas you will read with fascination from the first line to the last (no peeking)!

A policeman tasked with keeping order in a seedy section of town learns he''s to have a partner. They get along famously, and as the months pass they seem like a proper crime-fighting duo. Then one night they encounter the policeman''s old high school rival-turned-criminal in the process of escaping a robbery...

A mentally ill woman waits outside a school to pick up a child with a passing resemblance to her daughter. After following a likely candidate, she persuades the girl to get in her car -- and that''s where things really go wrong.