H. R. F. Keating Knihy

Je to veľmi podivný prípad. Inšpektor Ghota je vyslaný do Londýna na medzinárodnú konferenciu o pašovaní drog - a v chladnom, daždivom Londýne sa stretne so svojím prvým prípadom mimo Indie. Dievča Rání, neter Ghotových príbuzných, ktorí žijú v Londýne, zmizla. Unesená, zavraždená? Kým? No predsa Johnym Bullom, vyhlasujú jej príbuzní. Ghote prípad vyrieši - rozlúštenie je šokujúce a prekvapujúce. K šarmu príbehu prispieva aj Ghotovo objavovanie Londýna, jeho vysnívaných predstáv o tradičnej metropole s jeho modernou skutočnosťou.

Je to veľmi podivný prípad. Inšpektor Ghota je vyslaný do Londýna na medzinárodnú konferenciu o pašovaní drog - a v chladnom, daždivom Londýne sa stretne so svojím prvým prípadom mimo Indie. Dievča Rání, neter Ghotových príbuzných, ktorí žijú v Londýne, zmizla. Unesená, zavraždená? Kým? No predsa Johnym Bullom, vyhlasujú jej príbuzní. Ghote prípad vyrieši - rozlúštenie je šokujúce a prekvapujúce. K šarmu príbehu prispieva aj Ghotovo objavovanie Londýna, jeho vysnívaných predstáv o tradičnej metropole s jeho modernou skutočnosťou.

Ned French dostane za úkol sledovat skupinu londýnských kriminálníků - bratří Corriganů, kteří se usadili v Norchesteru a chystají se k velké drogové akci. Pro Neda to znamená, že bude řešit svůj životní případ. V té době se sbližuje s advokátkou Deborah, která dostala za úkol přezkoumat jeho netradiční vyšetřovací postupy z doby, kdy jako detektiv působil v Nottinghamu. V boji s nebezpečnými drogovými dealery Ned opět potvrdí, že je výborný kriminalista, třebaže jeho metody zůstávají svérázné.

Northmont, Connecticut, seemed to be haunted by ghosts, ghouls, and impossibilities, until Dr. Sam Hawthorne explained the seemingly impossible. All But Impossible contains fifteen of Dr. Sam's most extraordinary cases solved between 1936 and 1940, including A newly murdered corpse in a sealed tomb in a cemetery A body in a scarecrow A jug that turns water into wine -- poisoned wine A disappearance from a swimming pool A baby who becomes a child's doll on the way to being baptized An unfound door A room that appears and vanishes And eight other ingenious problems for Dr. Sam

The new anthology from the Crime Writers Association brings together 17 of the finest crime writers working today, celebrating the 'who' in the whodunnit, the psyche in the psychological profile, the id behind the ID. Featuring exclusive stories from Dagger winners, Robert Barnard and Peter Lovesey, and a Grand Master of Crime winner, Edward D Hoch, an exclusive translation from French legend Tonino Benacquista, and much more.'Sins of Scarlet' by Robert Barnard won the CWA Award for Best Short Story of 2006 and 'Les's Story' by Stuart Pawson was short-listed for the same award.

Set apart from his renowned Inspector Ghote series, this work presents a unique detective story crafted in verse. Inspired by Vikram Seth's verse novel revival, the narrative unfolds through nearly 300 fourteen-line stanzas, blending mystery with poetic form. This innovative approach offers readers a fresh take on the genre, showcasing Keating's creativity and skill in intertwining rhythm with crime-solving.

This was no ordinary murder, for the victim was Frank Masters, millionaire and philanthropist. The case was bound to attract much public attention. But Inspector Ghote finds that his demands for evidence are met with nothing but lies and evasions.

What had until recently been a police sergeant is now lying at Ghote's feet bleeding its last. An accident it may have been, but Ghote saw exactly what happened, and it's his duty to arrest the killer. Isn't it? Or can the inspector better serve his beloved police force by disposing of the body, by concealing a crime?

Some crooks have tried to snatch the plump son of a business tycoon, and have accidentally made off with his playmate instead. But they're not changing their plan: a payment is to be delivered to them or a small corpse is to be delivered to Inspector Ghote. But what kind of ransom can a mere tailor's boy demand?