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Basil of Baker Street (The Great Mouse Detective #1)
by Eve Titus Paul GaldoneNamed one of “13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed over as a Kid” by Buzzfeed.com and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective series is now available to a whole new generation of readers!Basil—the famous sleuth of mousedom—lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmes’s house. A devoted admirer of the great detective, he has learned his craft by listening at the feet of Holmes himself. But will it be enough to help Basil solve his most baffling mystery yet? The Mystery of the Missing Twins is one of the strangest cases in Basil’s career. With only a few crumbs of clues with which to find answers, how is he ever going to figure out where Angela and Agatha are being kept—and, of course, who mouse-napped them! Will Basil’s mouse sleuthing skills be up to the task of finding the twins before it’s too late?
Basil's War
by Stephen HunterA swashbuckling British agent goes behind enemy lines to search for a religious text that might hold the key to ending the second World War Basil St. Florian is an accomplished agent in the British Army, tasked with dozens of dangerous missions for crown and country across the globe. But his current mission, going undercover in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, might be his toughest assignment yet. He will be searching for an ecclesiastic manuscript that doesn’t officially exist, one that genius professor Alan Turing believes may hold the key to a code that could prevent the death of millions and possibly even end the war. St. Florian isn’t the classic British special agent with a stiff upper lip—he is a swashbuckling, whisky-drinking cynic and thrill-seeker who resents having to leave Vivien Leigh’s bed to set out on his crucial mission. Despite these proclivities, though, Basil’s Army superiors know he’s the best man for the job, carrying out his espionage with enough charm and quick wit to make any of his subjects lower their guards. Action-packed and bursting with WWII-era intrigue (much of which has basis in fact), Basil’s War is a classic espionage thriller from Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, essayist, and bestselling novelist Stephen Hunter.
Basil: A Story of Modern Life
by Wilkie CollinsA tale of criminality, almost revolting from its domestic horrors.
Baskerville
by John O'ConnellBased on true events in the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this darkly thrilling tale of friendship, rivalry, and ambition tells the backstory of how one of the world's most celebrated mysteries came to be written."I like the way your mind works," said Doyle. "We should work on something together. Pool our resources. What do you say?" I said I would like that very much... Young journalist Bertram Fletcher Robinson can barely believe his luck when he meets his hero, Arthur Conan Doyle, on a troop ship coming back from South Africa. Better yet, the creator of Sherlock Holmes suggests they collaborate on a "real creeper" of a story--a plan that throws them into one of the most dramatic and harrowing adventures of their lives. The two travel to Dartmoor, England, cementing their friendship as Robinson and Doyle start to work on what will become one of the world's most famous novels, The Hound of the Baskervilles. But the experience proves traumatic for both of them, and when the book--anticipated to be Sherlock's comeback vehicle--is finally published, it is credited to one author alone. Based on real events, Baskerville is a creeper, too: a thrilling exploration of friendship and rivalry, love and lust, ambition and the limits of talent. It takes us from the clattering heart of Edwardian London to the eerie stillness of ancient West Country moors, where a treacherous bog might swallow a man in seconds...
Baskerville: The Mysterious Tale of Sherlock's Return
by John O'ConnellBased on true events in the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this darkly thrilling tale of friendship, rivalry, and ambition tells the backstory of how one of the world's most celebrated mysteries came to be written.Dartmoor, 1900. Two friends are roaming the moors: Arthur Conan Doyle - the most famous novelist of his age - who has recently killed off his most popular creation, Sherlock Holmes; and Bertram Fletcher Robinson - Holmes aficionado and editor of the Daily Express. They are researching a detective novel, a collaboration starring a new hero, set in the eerie stillness of ancient West Country moorland, and featuring a monstrous dog. They already have a title... London, 1902. The Hound of the Baskervilles is published, featuring Sherlock Holmes back from the dead. Conan Doyle and Fletcher Robinson have not spoken for two years and the book is credited to just one author. It will become one of the most famous stories ever written. But who really wrote it? And what really happened on those moors, to drive the two friends apart?
Basket Case
by Carl HiaasenJack Tagger is a frustrated journalist. His outspoken views have relegated him to the obituary page, with his byline never again to disgrace the front page. But Jack has stumbled across a whale of a story that might just resurrect his career… James Stomarti, infamous frontman of rock band Jimmy and the Slut Puppies, has died in a diving accident and Jack harbours suspicions that the glamorous pop starlet widow may have had a vested interest in her husband's untimely death. It all smells a little too fishy. Aided and abetted by his rather sexy (if unnervingly ambitious) young editor, Emma, Jack sets out to in pursuit of the truth - and a nice juicy story. But of course nothing is ever straightforward and with murderous goons on his tail, brutal internal politics at the paper and a paranoia about death, Jack is struggling to keep his head above water. Was Jimmy Stomarti murdered? Is someone trying to kill off the Slut Puppies one by one? And what significance can a dead lizard named Colonel Tom possibly have? This is one book you'll kill to get your hands on.
Basket Case
by Nancy HaddockFirst in a crafty new cozy mystery series from national bestselling author Nancy HaddockThere isn't much crime in Lilyvale, Arkansas, but local authorities have their hands full with Ms. Sherry Mae Stanton Cutler and her housemates--a crafty group of retirees who've dubbed themselves the Silver Six. But when Sherry Mae's niece, Nixy, arrives to keep them in line, Lilyvale also plays host to a killer.When Leslee Stanton "Nixy" Nix gets the latest call from Lilyvale detective Eric Shoar, she knows it means trouble. There's been another kitchen explosion at her Aunt Sherry's farmhouse, and the dreamy-voiced detective has had enough. If Nixy doesn't check on her aunt in person, the Silver Six could become wards of the court. But the trouble Nixy finds in Lilyvale is not at all what she expects.The seniors are hosting a folk art festival at the farmhouse, featuring Sherry's hand-woven baskets, when land developer Jill Elsman arrives to bully Nixy's aunt into selling the property. When Jill is later found dead in the cemetery, Sherry is suspected of weaving a murder plot, and it's up to Nixy and the Silver Six to untangle the truth.Recipes and crafting tip included!
Basket Case (Vintage Crime/black Lizard Ser.)
by Carl HiaasenJack Tagger is a frustrated journalist. His outspoken views have relegated him to the obituary page, with his byline never again to disgrace the front page. But Jack has stumbled across a whale of a story that might just resurrect his career . . . James Stomarti, infamous frontman of rock band Jimmy and the Slut Puppies, has died in a diving accident and Jack harbours suspicions that the glamorous pop starlet widow may have had a vested interest in her husband's untimely death. It all smells a little too fishy. Aided and abetted by his rather sexy (if unnervingly ambitious) young editor, Emma, Jack sets out to in pursuit of the truth - and a nice juicy story. But of course nothing is ever straightforward and with murderous goons on his tail, brutal internal politics at the paper and a paranoia about death, Jack is struggling to keep his head above water. Was Jimmy Stomarti murdered? Is someone trying to kill off the Slut Puppies one by one? And what significance can a dead lizard named Colonel Tom possibly have? This is one book you'll kill to get your hands on.
Basket Case (Vintage Crime/black Lizard Ser.)
by Carl HiaasenA rollicking and hilarious novel from the bestselling author of Squeeze Me and 'Florida's most entertainingly indignant social critic' (New York Times Book Review)Once a hotshot investigative reporter, Jack Tagger now bangs out obituaries for a South Florida daily, 'plotting to resurrect my newspaper career by yoking my byline to some famous stiff'. Jimmy Stoma, the infamous front man of Jimmy and the Slut Puppies, dead in a fishy-smelling scuba 'accident', might be the stiff of Jack's dreams - if only he can figure out what happened.Standing in the way are his ambitious young editor, who hasn't yet fired anyone but plans to 'break her cherry' on Jack; the rock star's pop-singer widow, who's using the occasion of her husband's death to relaunch her own career; and the soulless, profit-hungry owner of the newspaper, whom Jack once publicly humiliated at a stockholders' meeting.Using clues from the dead rock singer's music, Jack sets out to discover the truth, in another raucous, brilliant novel from the master of comic crime fiction, Carl Hiaasen.
Basta un giorno (La Volta #1)
by Mary CalmesQuando si lavora per la mafia, può capitare di dover uccidere molte persone in tanti modi diversi. Ceaton Mercer ha stivato gli ultimi due cadaveri in un capanno degli attrezzi che appartiene a un adorabile ricercatore marino che abita in un’idilliaca comunità isolana, ma non è poi così cattivo. Con il tempo si è trovato una specie di casa e forse anche un posto nel cuore delle persone con cui lavora, o almeno quanto basta perché non gli piantino un proiettile in testa quando smette di essere utile per il boss. Ma non ha mai immaginato che un solo giorno potesse cambiargli la vita, ed è sul punto di scoprire quanto si sbaglia. Gli basta un giorno per incontrare l’uomo che sembra essere quello giusto, l’amore della sua vita. Sembra inconcepibile che un uomo che si occupa di morte possa trovare l’amore, ma è come se fosse destino. Gli basta un giorno, che si fa sempre più strano e in cui i problemi si accumulano, per costringere Ceaton a riflettere sulla sua cupa esistenza e ad accettare che in ventiquattro ore tutto può cambiare, perfino lui stesso. Il suo futuro potrebbe rivelarsi più luminoso di quanto si aspettasse, ma dovrà restare vivo abbastanza a lungo da scoprirlo.
Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng: A Darkly Funny, Gory, and Ghostly Horror Novel
by Kylie Lee Baker"A compelling, gory, ghostly romp."—Paul Tremblay, New York Times bestselling author of Horror Movie"This is what it felt like to live in New York City during lockdown: haunted, absurd, terrifying, ridiculous, and full of hungry ghosts."—Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted HouseIn this explosive horror novel, a woman is haunted by inner trauma, hungry ghosts, and a serial killer as she confronts the brutal violence experienced by East Asians during the pandemic.Cora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner, washing away the remains of brutal murders and suicides in Chinatown. But none of that seems so terrible when she&’s already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister, Delilah, being pushed in front of a train.Before fleeing the scene, the murderer shouted two words: bat eater.So the bloody messes don&’t really bother Cora—she&’s more bothered by the germs on the subway railing, the bare hands of a stranger, the hidden viruses in every corner, and the bite marks on her coffee table. Of course, ever since Delilah was killed in front of her, Cora can&’t be sure what's real and what&’s in her head.She pushes away all feelings and ignores the advice of her aunt to prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival, when the gates of hell open. But she can't ignore the dread in her stomach as she keeps finding bat carcasses at crime scenes, or the scary fact that all her recent cleanups have been the bodies of East Asian women.As Cora will soon learn, you can&’t just ignore hungry ghosts.For fans of Stephen Graham Jones and Gretchen Felker-Martin, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng is a wildly original, darkly humorous, and subversive contemporary novel from a striking new voice in horror.
Bat Eater: Sharp, witty, GORY: The addictive social horror-thriller of 2025 from bestselling author of THE SCARLET ALCHEMIST
by Kylie Lee Baker'Essential reading from a new voice in horror' BOOKLIST ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gory' PAUL TREMBLAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Bat Eater will swoop in like a bat out of hell, swallow you whole and leave no crumbs' ALICE SLATER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Easily one of the most exciting and unique books I've read in years' ERIC LAROCCA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner. But the bloody messes don't bother her, not when she's already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister being pushed in front of a train.But the killer was never caught, and Cora is still haunted by his last words: bat eater. These days, nobody can reach Cora: not her aunt who wants her to prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival, not her weird colleagues, and especially not the slack-jawed shadow lurking around her doorframe. After all, it can't be real - can it?After a series of unexplained killings in Chinatown, Cora believes that someone might be targeting East Asian women, and something might be targeting Cora herself.Soon, she will learn . . . you can't just ignore hungry ghosts. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ PRAISE FOR BAT EATER'A profound reminder of the true horrors that lurk in the world'TORI BOVALINO'A serial killer mystery and a heartbreaking portrayal of grief'KIRSTY LOGAN'This book dug its claws into me and would not let go'LING LING HUANG'Body horror and female rage fiction combine in a powerful novel that will leave you quaking'ALMA KATSU'A poignant, searing portrait of the hostility and violence that plagued pandemic-era NYC'VERONICA G. HENRY
Bat Eater: Sharp, witty, GORY: The addictive social horror-thriller of 2025 from bestselling author of THE SCARLET ALCHEMIST
by Kylie Lee BakerFrom Sunday Times bestselling author Kylie Lee Baker comes a sharp and propulsive horror thriller, perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic and She is a Haunting.'Gory' PAUL TREMBLAY'Bat Eater will swoop in like a bat out of hell, swallow you whole and leave no crumbs' Alice SlaterCora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner, washing away the remains of brutal murders and suicides in Chinatown. The bloody messes don't bother her, not when she's already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister being pushed in front of a train.Before fleeing the scene, the murderer whispered two words: bat eater.Months pass, the killer is never caught, and Cora can barely keep herself together. She pushes away all feelings, disregards the bite marks that appear on her coffee table, and won't take her aunt's advice to prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival, when the gates of hell open.Cora tries to ignore the rising dread in her stomach, even when she and her weird co-workers begin finding bat carcasses at their crime scene clean-ups. But Cora can't ignore the fact that all their recent clean-ups have been the bodies of East Asian women.Soon Cora will learn, you can't just ignore hungry ghosts.PRAISE FOR BAT EATER'A profound reminder of the true horrors that lurk in the world'Tori Bovalino, author of My Throat an Open Grave'A serial killer mystery and a heartbreaking portrayal of grief'Kirsty Logan, author of Things We Say in the Dark'This book dug its claws into me and would not let go'Ling Ling Huang, author of Natural Beauty'Body horror and female rage fiction combine in a powerful novel that will leave you quaking'Alma Katsu, author of The Fervor'A poignant, searing portrait of the hostility and violence that plagued pandemic-era NYC'Veronica G. Henry, bestselling author of The Canopy Keepers'This is easily one of the most exciting and unique books I've read in years'Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke
Bat Pat 1. El tesoro del cementerio
by Roberto PavanelloPara empezar, soy detective privado. Sí, sí, DETECTIVE: lo has oído bien. Con la ayuda de los hermanos Silver (para tu información, se llaman Rebecca, Martin y Leo), he conseguido resolver el caso de un misterioso encapuchado que se paseaba por el cementerio a medianoche... Muy sospechoso, ¿verdad? Y por si todo esto te parece POCO TERRORÍFICO, también hemos tenido que lidiar con unas brujas espeluznantes (¡y feísimas!) que intentaban hacer de las suyas...¿Ya tienes la piel de gallina? Pues esto es sólo el principio de mis ESCALOFRIANTES y DIVERTIDAS aventuras... ¿Te las vas a perder?
Bat Pat 17. El escritor fantasma
by Roberto Pavanello¡¡¡HOLA!!! SOY BAT PAT.OS VOY A CONTAR UNA HISTORIAQUE OS PONDRÁ LOS PELOS DE PUNTA...¿ESTÁIS PREPARADOS?¡Rebecca está más feliz que un murciélago en una ciénaga! Su actriz favorita va a actuar en el teatro de Fogville y ha conseguido entradas en primera fila para toda la familia. Solo hay un pequeño problema? ¡corre el rumor de que la obra está maldita! ¡Miedo, remiedo!
Bat Pat 3. La abuela de Tutankamon
by Roberto PavanelloA Bat Pat le fascina el tema, así que convence a los hermanos Silver para que le acompañen a verla. Lo que no sabe es que la momia de una famosa reina está a punto de... ¡¡¡ABRIR LOS OJOS!!! Con esta nueva aventura de BAT PAT, el murciélago detective, ¡¡¡te troncharás de risa y temblarás de miedo!!!
Bat Wing
by Sax RohmerA London PI investigates a case of voodoo and vampirism in this classic mystery from the golden age of detective fiction. When detective Paul Harley is visited by Col. Juan Menendez, he is intrigued by the man’s mysterious tale of being followed and threatened by a shadowy figure. As an officer of the Spanish West Indies, Menendez had reason to flee his colonial properties. But now he finds that England is not far enough to escape his enemies. Soon Harley and his associate, Mr. Knox find themselves embroiled in a dangerous investigation in which they must contend with witchcraft, vampirism, and murder. First published in 1921, Bat Wing is a suspenseful tale by the author of the Fu-Manchu novels.
Bat in the Belfry
by Sarah GravesWhen it comes to home repair, Jacobia "Jake" Tiptree is a fervent wielder of power drills and paint brushes. And when catching criminals, she's been known to really bring down the hammer. But when a shocking murder rocks the small town of Eastport, Maine, Jake may be the next victim for whom the bell tolls.It is nearly midnight when the enormous bell in the belfry of All Faith Chapel - silent for decades - booms forth, startling awake the entire town of Eastport. Upon inspection of the steeple, the police uncover the body of local teenager Karen Hansen, who had climbed the belfry's dark, rickety stairs for a midnight rendezvous. But instead of the promise of an exciting new life, Karen meets her death.Meanwhile, as an epic nor'easter bears down on the idyllic island town, Jake hurries to shore up her ramshackle old house against the big blow. An amateur detective, she has sworn off chasing criminals. But when the news of Karen's murder spreads and much of the evidence points to Jake's likable houseguest, she and her sleuthing partner, Ellie White, get to work.They discover an unexpected ally in newcomer Lizzie Snow, a woman from "away" who seemed to have blown into town with the nor'easter, and who also seems to know a lot about the mind of a killer. Can Jake and Ellie trust her? As a killer roams free and the townsfolk struggle against the pounding, screaming storm, the resulting tempest of gossip and suspicion rivals anything the Atlantic could brew up - and threatens to keep Jake and Ellie from putting the final nail in this cold-blooded case.
Bat out of Hell: An Eco-Thriller
by Alan GoldFrom the jungles of Indonesia to the very heart of New York City comes a plague that kills 100 percent of its victims. Medicine’s greatest nightmare, this modern black death is caused by the most virulent and uncontrollable mutant virus humanity has ever witnessed. And medicine can do nothing to stop its merciless spread.Scientist Debra Hart and her team of experts are tasked by the United Nations to stop the disease. Racing against time, they must find the cause and the cure and figure out why this deadly disease-spread by bats-is killing thousands in cities across the globe. Debra and her team will struggle to stop the disease from spreading to millions more, even if it means killing off every bat alive. But fighting to prevent her are manic animal rights’ activists who rail against species genocide, even if it means risking the deaths of human beings. And hidden behind a cloak of secrecy is a crazed academic who’ll even kill top American government officials to save one living creature.This is the nightmare scenario that Debra faces as the public becomes so terrified of bats that entire communities become vigilantes.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction-novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Batgirl: An Origin Story (DC Super Heroes Origins)
by Laurie S. SuttonHow did Batgirl become Batman's crime-fighting partner? Discover the story behind Barbara Gordan's journey from commissioner's daughter to super hero sidekick, including the source of her high-tech gadgetry. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young super hero fans.
Bath Haus: A Thriller
by P. J. VernonNominated for a 34th annual Lambda Literary Award • A scintillating thriller with an emotional punch: &“The tension builds to unbearably claustrophobic levels. To say more would rob readers of the 'no, he didn&’t' suspense that makes Bath Haus an unexpectedly twisted, heart-pounding cat-versus-mouse thriller" (Los Angeles Times).Oliver Park, a recovering addict from Indiana, finally has everything he ever wanted: sobriety and a loving, wealthy partner in Nathan, a prominent DC trauma surgeon. Despite their difference in age and disparate backgrounds, they've made a perfect life together. With everything to lose, Oliver shouldn't be visiting Haus, a gay bathhouse. But through the entrance he goes, and it's a line crossed. Inside, he follows a man into a private room, and it's the final line. Whatever happens next, Nathan can never know. But then, everything goes wrong, terribly wrong, and Oliver barely escapes with his life.He races home in full-blown terror as the hand-shaped bruise grows dark on his neck. The truth will destroy Nathan and everything they have together, so Oliver does the thing he used to do so well: he lies.What follows is a classic runaway-train narrative, full of the exquisite escalations, edge-of-your-seat thrills, and oh-my-god twists. P. J. Vernon's Bath Haus is perfect for readers curious for their next must-read novel.
Bathed in Blood
by Alex ArcherThe quest for youth only leads to death... The Blood Countess-Elizabeth Bathory, a true monster of history-is one of the most infamous serial killers. Said to have murdered 650 young women for their blood, she believed bathing in it would preserve her vitality and beauty. It's a story that has always fascinated archaeologist and TV host Annja Creed. Something so fantastic could only be a story. So what is Annja to make of the girl she finds dying on the side of the road...from blood loss? There's something eerie in this small Slovakian town, where rumors of vampirism hang unspoken in the air. Yet, out of fear, the locals say nothing. Shut out by the police, Annja only digs deeper into the strange death, uncovering troubling scraps of evidence-and cover-ups. Her one lead is an enigmatic retired police officer who has been investigating the disappearance of more than twenty women. All of them young. All of them beautiful. The only way Annja can see to uncover the truth is by becoming the Blood Countess's next victim....
Batman: Vigilante Noturno
by Marie LuAntes de ser Batman, ele era Bruce Wayne: um rapaz impetuoso e disposto a tudo por uma rapariga que pode ser o seu pior inimigo. «Uma perspetiva fascinante sobre as maquinações escondidas num escândalo político. Arrebatador.» - Booklist A verdade é um conceito complexo! James Whitehouse é um bom pai, um marido dedicado e uma figura pública carismática e bem-sucedida. Um dia, é acusado de violação por uma colaboradora próxima. Sophie, a sua esposa, está convencida de que ele é inocente e procura desesperadamente proteger a sua família das mentiras que ameaçam arruinar-lhes a vida. Será que é sempre interpretada da mesma forma? Kate Woodcroft é a advogada de acusação. Ela sabe que no tribunal vence quem apresentar os melhores argumentos, e não necessariamente quem é inocente. Ainda assim, está certa de que James é culpado e tudo fará para o condenar. De que lado estará a verdade? Será James vítima de um infeliz mal-entendido ou o autor de um sórdido crime? E estará a razão do lado de Sophie ou de Kate? Este escândalo - que irá forçar Sophie a reavaliar o seu casamento e Kate a enfrentar os seus demónios - deixará marcas na vida de todos eles.
Bats
by William W. JohnstoneWings of Death They’d flown north from Central and South America, appearing one day in the southern wetlands of the U.S. like ominous ink stains in the twilight sky. With each sunset, more appeared, first hundreds then thousands. Massing into a great black cloud of terror, the vampire bats were beating their wings in time with the panicked heartbeats in the towns below. No one knew how to stop them as they fell onto their prey like dark, deadly shadows. But someone had to find a way. Because somewhere in the night, they had become a threat to more than wild animals and livestock. Somewhere in the night madness took hold as these vampire bats developed a taste for human blood. And the feasting had only just begun.
Bats Fly at Dusk
by A. A. Fair[from the back cover] A COOL GIRL HUNT was what the blind man wanted. He was searching for a pretty young woman, soft-spoken and slender, whom he'd never seen but knew had vanished, and he was willing to pay Bertha Cool anything to find her. The whole thing seemed impossible and sounded suspicious, but the man's money was right--even if his motives weren't--and given the choice Bertha always followed the dollar sign. Only this time the dollar sign pointed to murder and fingered Bertha Cool as a red-hot suspect... ERLE STANLEY GARDNER creator of Perry Mason, and A. A. Fair, creator of the top detective team of Donald Lam and Bertha Cool, are one and the same. And the same exciting brand of mystery and action is to be found in every Gardner-Fair story.