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  • The Clue in the Air

    A Detective Story

    by Isabel Ostrander ...
    Series series Otto Penzler's Locked Room Library
    A high-profile murder case falls into the lap of a former policeman in this Golden Age mystery from the groundbreaking author of At One-Thirty.Though financially independent, Timothy McCarty still has second thoughts about resigning from the police force. But when the body of a woman falls from above and crashes into the sidewalk at his feet, he finds himself back in the game, haunted by the ... Read more

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  • THE WHODUNIT COLLECTION - 15 British Mystery Novels in One Volume

    Fifteen Early British Crime Novels of Cryptic Clues, Hidden Guilt, and Detection

    by Frank Froest, Charles Norris Williamson, Alice Muriel Williamson, Isabel Ostrander ...
    This capacious gathering of fifteen mystery novels surveys the many pleasures of the classic whodunit: concealed motives, misleading appearances, procedural inquiry, and the gradual restoration of intelligibility from crime. Moving between detective investigation, adventure-inflected suspense, domestic intrigue, and international melodrama, the volume demonstrates how broadly the mystery form ... Read more

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  • ISABEL OSTRANDER Premium Collection – Mystery & Western Classics (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. One Thirty, The Crevice, Anything Once, The Fifth Ace & Island of Intrigue

    by Isabel Ostrander, Orla Henswick ...
    ISABEL OSTRANDER Premium Collection – Mystery & Western Classics gathers the versatile work of a writer fluent in the popular genres that shaped early twentieth-century American reading culture. Its mysteries are marked by brisk plotting, social observation, and an attentive use of clues, while its western tales draw on frontier codes of courage, concealment, and moral reckoning. Together, the ... Read more

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  • The Whodunit Collection: British Murder Mysteries (15 Novels in One Volume)

    The Maelstrom, The Grell Mystery, The Powers and Maxine, The Girl Who Had Nothing

    by Frank Froest, Charles Norris Williamson, Alice Muriel Williamson, Isabel Ostrander ...
    The Whodunit Collection: British Murder Mysteries masterfully curates an intriguing ensemble of 15 novels that delve into the enigmatic and enthralling world of crime and detection. Across these texts, readers are treated to a rich tapestry of narrative styles, from the tightly-knit, procedural approach to the more psychological and character-driven. This anthology not only showcases the variety ... Read more

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  • The Fifth Ace

    by Isabel Ostrander ...
    In "The Fifth Ace," the plot likely revolves around a mysterious or puzzling situation that requires investigation and resolution by the protagonist, who may be a detective, amateur sleuth, or another type of investigator. The title suggests that the story may involve a card game or gambling motif, with the "fifth ace" serving as a symbol of intrigue or deception.As with many of Ostrander's works, ... Read more

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  • Selected Works of Isabel Ostrander

    by Isabel Ostrander ...
    The one thing you psychometric enthusiasts overlook in claiming perfection for your method of solving crime is the human equation. Your machines for recording the emotions of the suspect cannot lie, it is true, but neither can they tell the truth. Granted that they are perfect in themselves, they are operated by the most faulty machine created since the beginning of time—the human being. You, Mr. ... Read more

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  • Annihilation

    by Isabel Ostrander ...
    In "Annihilation", Isabel Ostrander explores the intricate interplay of human emotion amidst the backdrop of existential terror. The narrative employs lush prose and evocative imagery, characterized by Ostrander's signature blend of psychological insight and suspenseful storytelling. Set against the tensions of post-World War I America, the novel delves into themes of isolation, trauma, and the ... Read more

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  • THE WHODUNIT COLLECTION - 15 British Mystery Novels in One Volume

    Exploring the Golden Age: 15 Classic British Mysteries in One Anthology

    by Frank Froest, Isabel Ostrander, Charles Norris Williamson, Alice Muriel Williamson ...
    Step into the shadowy realms of intrigue and deduction with "THE WHODUNIT COLLECTION - 15 British Mystery Novels in One Volume," a compendium that captures the quintessential essence of British mystery literature. This anthology weaves together an array of narrative styles ranging from classic suspense to psychological thrillers and serves as a panoramic exhibition of the genre's evolution. Each ... Read more

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  • The twenty-six clues

    by Isabel Ostrander ...
    Isabel Ostrander's The Twenty-Six Clues is a deft example of early twentieth-century detective fiction, weaving mystery, deduction, and suspense into a tightly patterned narrative. As its title suggests, the novel turns on the gradual accumulation and interpretation of evidentiary fragments, inviting readers into a game of inference characteristic of the classic clue-puzzle tradition. Ostrander's ... Read more

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  • Suspense

    by Isabel Ostrander ...
    In "Suspense," Isabel Ostrander masterfully crafts a narrative teeming with intrigue and psychological depth, establishing herself as a formidable voice in the realm of mystery fiction. The novel weaves together elements of crime, deception, and human emotion, skillfully maintaining a taut atmosphere that grips the reader from the very first page. Ostrander's distinctive literary style, marked by ... Read more

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  • Anything Once

    by Isabel Ostrander ...
    The story likely revolves around themes of romance, mystery, and adventure, as was common in Ostrander's works. Ostrander was known for her skill in crafting engaging narratives with elements of suspense and intrigue.Unfortunately, I don't have a detailed summary of "Anything Once," but given Ostrander's style, it's probable that the novel features a strong protagonist, perhaps a woman, who finds ... Read more

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  • The Fifth Ace

    by Isabel Ostrander ...
    The fifth ace explores ambition, risk, and the search for meaning in a frontier shaped by economic promise and shadowed by myth. Within a town defined by its oil wealth and unruly charm, individuals must navigate a fragile balance between opportunity and deception. The story uses its setting not just as backdrop but as a reflection of the tension between progress and unpredictability. The ... Read more

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