Tickled to Death and Other Stories of Crime and Suspense

Tickled to Death and Other Stories of Crime and Suspense

Author: Simon Brett

Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd

Published: 2012-12-15

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1448300592

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Ranging from stark psychological suspense to frothy frolic, this stunning collection of twelve short stories demonstrates Simon Brett's astonishing versatility. In TICKLED TO DEATH, a lover of practical jokes is smothered to death in a custard pie. DOUBLE GLAZING reveals the patient and perverse logic of an elderly Do-It-Yourselfer. And in BIG BOY, LITTLE BOY, a former hotel porter plots the murder of a very rich wife - with shocking results.


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Download or read book Tickled to Death and Other Stories of Crime and Suspense written by Simon Brett and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2012-12-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranging from stark psychological suspense to frothy frolic, this stunning collection of twelve short stories demonstrates Simon Brett's astonishing versatility. In TICKLED TO DEATH, a lover of practical jokes is smothered to death in a custard pie. DOUBLE GLAZING reveals the patient and perverse logic of an elderly Do-It-Yourselfer. And in BIG BOY, LITTLE BOY, a former hotel porter plots the murder of a very rich wife - with shocking results.


Short Story Index

Short Story Index

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Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 1222

ISBN-13:

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Vintage Crime

Vintage Crime

Author: Martin Edwards

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-08-11

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1787585506

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"A book that should provide hours of entertainment and discovery for fans of mysteries and especially those with British roots and overtones." — Criminal Element Vintage Crime is a CWA anthology with a difference, celebrating members’ work over the years. The book will gather stories from the mid-1950s until the twenty-first century by great names of the past, great names of the present together with a few hidden treasures by less familiar writers. The first CWA anthology, Butcher’s Dozen, appeared in 1956, and was co-edited by Julian Symons, Michael Gilbert, and Josephine Bell. The anthology has been edited by Martin Edwards since 1996, and has yielded many award-winning and nominated stories in the UK and overseas. This new edition includes an array of incredible and award-winning authors: Robert Barnard, Simon Brett, Liza Cody, Mat Coward, John Dickson Carr, Marjorie Eccles, Martin Edwards, Kate Ellis, Anthea Fraser, Celia Fremlin, Frances Fyfield, Michael Gilbert, Paula Gosling, Lesley Grant-Adamson, HRF Keating, Bill Knox, Peter Lovesey, Mick Herron, Michael Z. Lewin, Susan Moody, Julian Symons and Andrew Taylor.


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Download or read book Vintage Crime written by Martin Edwards and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A book that should provide hours of entertainment and discovery for fans of mysteries and especially those with British roots and overtones." — Criminal Element Vintage Crime is a CWA anthology with a difference, celebrating members’ work over the years. The book will gather stories from the mid-1950s until the twenty-first century by great names of the past, great names of the present together with a few hidden treasures by less familiar writers. The first CWA anthology, Butcher’s Dozen, appeared in 1956, and was co-edited by Julian Symons, Michael Gilbert, and Josephine Bell. The anthology has been edited by Martin Edwards since 1996, and has yielded many award-winning and nominated stories in the UK and overseas. This new edition includes an array of incredible and award-winning authors: Robert Barnard, Simon Brett, Liza Cody, Mat Coward, John Dickson Carr, Marjorie Eccles, Martin Edwards, Kate Ellis, Anthea Fraser, Celia Fremlin, Frances Fyfield, Michael Gilbert, Paula Gosling, Lesley Grant-Adamson, HRF Keating, Bill Knox, Peter Lovesey, Mick Herron, Michael Z. Lewin, Susan Moody, Julian Symons and Andrew Taylor.


Tickled to Death

Tickled to Death

Author: Simon Brett

Publisher: Dell Publishing Company

Published: 1987-02-01

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 9780440185413

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Twelve stories tell of a practical joker's murder, an adulterous husband's plan to kill his wealthy wife, a psychotic murderer, a jealous wife, an incriminating diary, blackmail, and art theft


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Download or read book Tickled to Death written by Simon Brett and published by Dell Publishing Company. This book was released on 1987-02-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve stories tell of a practical joker's murder, an adulterous husband's plan to kill his wealthy wife, a psychotic murderer, a jealous wife, an incriminating diary, blackmail, and art theft


Tickled to Death

Tickled to Death

Author: Joan Hess

Publisher: Wheeler Publishing, Incorporated

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781568950792

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Claire's friend's new dentist boyfriend has been accused of the murders of his two previous wives. Claire tries to prove his innocence. When her efforts blow the lid off a nest of greed, passion, and murder, there's still one menacing question left, if he didn't kill his wives, who did? From the award-winning author of the Maggody mystery series.


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Download or read book Tickled to Death written by Joan Hess and published by Wheeler Publishing, Incorporated. This book was released on 1994 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claire's friend's new dentist boyfriend has been accused of the murders of his two previous wives. Claire tries to prove his innocence. When her efforts blow the lid off a nest of greed, passion, and murder, there's still one menacing question left, if he didn't kill his wives, who did? From the award-winning author of the Maggody mystery series.


The Armchair Detective

The Armchair Detective

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Published: 1986

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13:

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Jim Kobak's Kirkus Reviews

Jim Kobak's Kirkus Reviews

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Published: 1985

Total Pages: 912

ISBN-13:

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Kirkus Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

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Published: 1985

Total Pages: 632

ISBN-13:

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Adult books are categorized by genre (i.e., fiction, mystery, science fiction, nonfiction). Along with bibliographic information, the expected date of publication and the names of literary agents for individual titles are provided. Starred reviews serve several functions: In the adult section, they mark potential bestsellers, major promotions, book club selections, and just very good books; in the children's section, they denote books of very high quality. The unsigned reviews manage to be discerning and sometimes quite critical.


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Download or read book Kirkus Reviews written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adult books are categorized by genre (i.e., fiction, mystery, science fiction, nonfiction). Along with bibliographic information, the expected date of publication and the names of literary agents for individual titles are provided. Starred reviews serve several functions: In the adult section, they mark potential bestsellers, major promotions, book club selections, and just very good books; in the children's section, they denote books of very high quality. The unsigned reviews manage to be discerning and sometimes quite critical.


British Mystery and Thriller Writers Since 1960

British Mystery and Thriller Writers Since 1960

Author: Gina Macdonald

Publisher: Dictionary of Literary Biograp

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13:

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Spans much of the modern history of the mystery genre and, along with it, many of the political and social changes from the classical detective story, the World War II spy story, and the Cold War thriller to postmodern detective and spy adventures and the politics of terrorism and confrontation of the twenty-first century.


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Download or read book British Mystery and Thriller Writers Since 1960 written by Gina Macdonald and published by Dictionary of Literary Biograp. This book was released on 2003 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spans much of the modern history of the mystery genre and, along with it, many of the political and social changes from the classical detective story, the World War II spy story, and the Cold War thriller to postmodern detective and spy adventures and the politics of terrorism and confrontation of the twenty-first century.


Contemporary Authors New Revision

Contemporary Authors New Revision

Author: Daniel Jones

Publisher: Contemporary Authors New Revis

Published: 1998-03

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13: 9780787620073

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In response to the escalating need for up-to-date information on writers, Contemporary Authors® New Revision Series brings researchers the most recent data on the world's most-popular authors. These exciting and unique author profiles are essential to your holdings because sketches are entirely revised and up-to-date, and completely replace the original Contemporary Authors® entries. For your convenience, a soft-cover cumulative index is sent biannually.


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Download or read book Contemporary Authors New Revision written by Daniel Jones and published by Contemporary Authors New Revis. This book was released on 1998-03 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to the escalating need for up-to-date information on writers, Contemporary Authors® New Revision Series brings researchers the most recent data on the world's most-popular authors. These exciting and unique author profiles are essential to your holdings because sketches are entirely revised and up-to-date, and completely replace the original Contemporary Authors® entries. For your convenience, a soft-cover cumulative index is sent biannually.