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The Case of the Daring Divorcee
by Erle Stanley GardnerWhen a man is shot, his second and third wives each claim to be his legal widow and heir to his millions. Perry Mason triumphs in another dramatic court appearance.
The Case of the Vagabond Virgin
by Erle Stanley GardnerProminent businessman John Addison persuades Perry Mason to spring Veronica Dale, a sweet young thing, from the local jail where she was locked up overnight for vagrancy. Once her release is arranged, however, Mason discovers that this innocent-looking girl, who is new in town, is part of an elaborate blackmail plot and wanted for murder.
The Emperor of America
by Sax RohmerCommander Drake Roscoe stops a criminal mastermind attempting to take over America starting with the state of New York.
A Three-Cornered Mystery (Dana Girls Mystery #4)
by Carolyn KeeneThe Dana Girls, Jean & Louise end up in another mystery as they come across a old acquaintance from back home. They follow the trail and discover the truth about Mrs. Flower's family.
The Forbidden Tower (Kay Tracey Mystery #13)
by Frances K. JuddKay's club, the Pathfinders, travels to Florida for a vacation, and Ethel Eaton's rival club, the Bittersweet Society, follows the Pathfinders, causing trouble along the way. Once in Florida, Kay searches for Emily Dodd, who is missing, and investigates strange events at a nearby estate. The owner, Jasper Jackson, is unfriendly and hateful towards Mrs. Dodd, and Kay wonders if he might have something to do with Emily's disappearance. After the girls see a ghostly figure on Jackson's property, they know something sinister is behind it. Kay divides her time between her investigation, spending time with her friends, and warding off Ethel Eaton's attacks.
The Secret at the Hermitage (Dana Girls Mystery #5)
by Carolyn KeeneDelusional Harold Norton, ex-warden of the Pinecrest Reformatory, accuses Louise Dana of being escapee Nina Regan. Louise clears herself, only to find that Norton continues to stalk her every move. After Louise is attacked by Norton, she is lost in the woods and spends the night with a strange hermit. Upon Louise's return to Starhurst, she becomes intrigued with Nina's strange case. Nina was never proved guilty of her crime, so Louise wants to help her. The girls discover that the old hermit may know where Nina is hiding. Meanwhile, Harold Norton relentlessly hunts for Nina, endangering both Louise and the old hermit. Louise and Jean must quickly discover Nina's whereabouts and learn whether she is guilty.
The Phantom Homer (Mel Martin Baseball Stories)
by John R. CooperMel Martin, young right-hander with a quick-breaking curve, is the main figure in this action-packed series. While baseball is Mel's major interest, somehow mystery and danger seem to follow him and his friends in whatever they do. Mel and the Wright twins constantly find themselves in ticklish situations as Mel's detective work involves them in skirmishes with crooks and mysterious strangers.
Omar: A State Police Dog
by S. P. MeekBob Halliday refuses the idea that Omar, a German Shepherd dog, doesn't have what it takes to be a great police dog. After convincing the Commandant to let Bob keep Omar, Omar shows how smart he is. Can Omar help Bob in a shoot-out with a burglar?
The Southpaw's Secret (Mel Martin Baseball Stories)
by John R. CooperWhile baseball is Mel's major interest, somehow mystery and danger seem to follow him and the Wright twins. "Pop" Korn, coach at Westwood High, buys the camp at Lake Dunbar and enters his team in the County Summer Camp League. Will Mel and his buddies work around everything and everyone who gets in their way to win the championship?
Rip: A Game Protector
by S. P. MeekUpstate New York is the setting for Colonel Meek's new dog story, in which Rip, a pointer, and his master, Budge Outland, a Game Protector for the State of New York, carry out the trying job of enforcing game laws in the interests of conservation. Out-of-season hunting and illegal fur trade are their main problems, requiring of them expert detection work and keen knowledge of the outdoors. Often at the risk of their lives, the two of them live through an exciting story of a little-known, yet extremely valuable branch of public service.
The Sacred Feather (Kay Tracey Mystery #14)
by Frances K. JuddMeet clever Kay Tracey, who, though only sixteen, solves mysteries in a surprising manner. In this episode, Sparks shower down upon Kay Tracey as she watches firemen battle a blaze in Brantwood's library. This distraction, however, does not prevent the teen-age detective from spotting two sinister-looking figures intent on stealing valuable art objects from the burning building. Kay hops into their truck as they drive off. From that moment on she becomes entangled in the weird mystery of the Sacred Feather. Unlike many others in Brantwood, Kay cannot believe the signs which point to elusive Abou Menzel as the firebug menacing her home town. Together with the Worth twins, peppy Betty and dreamy Wilma, Kay sets about using her skills as a detective in an effort to solve this baffling case.
First Base Jinx (Mel Martin Baseball Stories)
by John R. CooperThe baseball fun continues as Mel Martin and his buddies move up to the Amateur League. A stolen mitt nearly upsets the Westwood Tigers in the amateur loop.
The Mystery of the Swaying Curtains (Kay Tracey Mystery #3)
by Frances K. JuddKay's friend, Sissy Weller, unexpectedly learns that she is to inherit a fortune if she can prove that her real name is Christine Cleveland. The mystery is how anybody could connect Sissy with Christine when Sissy is adopted and has no knowledge of her true identity. After hearing additional details, Kay is convinced that Sissy is Christine, but how did the lawyer know? Kay learns that the lawyer received an anonymous letter telling him about Sissy, but who sent him the letter? How did that person know where Sissy is staying?
The Mystery of the Phantom (Robin Kane #2)
by Eileen HillThirteen-year-old Robin Kane solves mysteries using her natural curiosity and bravery. In the second mystery in the series, she and her group of friends search for an articulated fish made of gold which has disappeared from a movie set. Could the phantom in the old Williams house, where their new friend Joe lives, shed any light on the mystery? Picture descriptions added.
The Fighting Shortstop (Mel Martin Baseball Stories)
by John R. CooperMel Martin, young right-hander with a quick-breaking curve, is the main figure in this action-packed series. While baseball is Mel's major interest, somehow mystery and danger seem to follow him and his friends in whatever they do. As five of the friends are invited to the Caribbean, can Mel and the gang solve the mystery for the sugar plantation?
The Mystery of Glengary Castle (Robin Kane #3)
by Eileen HillThirteen-year-old Robin Kane and her group of friends are planning an event for the annual Fair Day. They kick off their planning with a spooky party at Robin's house. When Robin tells them a spooky story, they decide to visit Glengary Castle, built where the story happened, and find a great idea for Fair Day--and much more! Spooks follow Robin and her friends in the apparently haunted Glengary Castle, and mysterious happening including the tragic disappearance of the valuable Chinese puppets, have all the kids on edge. Are there ghosts or is the missing Chinaman behind the haunting? Picture descriptions added.
Red: A Trailing Bloodhound
by S. P. MeekDoes the New York State Police have use for a Bloodhound Platoon? Can Trooper Courtney handle Red in searching for criminal or the lost person?
The Mystery of the Locked Room (Dana Girls Mystery #7)
by Carolyn KeeneLouise and Jean Dana, the teenage sisters, need to figure out what happened to Louise's notes for the professor. In the meantime, they meet a new student and Mrs. Crandall decides to bring the girls to a new property for a possible camp. Will they figure out the strange happenings at the old house?
Wolves Among Us
by Ginger GarrettWhen two brutal murders occur in a small German village, the local priest requests help from an inquisitor. But far from being a savior, he creates a climate of fear in the town. It is up to a doubting priest and an unloved wife who is a friend of the Bible translator Tyndale to counteract this climate of witch hunting zealotry with love and truth. Garrett sets her novel against the historical backdrop of the inquisition, in which people were imprisoned and tortured, often burned on the false testimony of others. She shows how easily the atmosphere in a community can be poisoned by fear and distrust.
The Message in the Sand Dunes (Kay Tracey #9, Original Version)
by Frances K. JuddSixteen-year-old Kay Tracey is a charming and surprising heroine whose life is one exciting thrill after another. By clever deduction and a persistent follow-up of clues, Kay unravels the tangled snarls of mysteries that will grip the reader from the opening page. In these stories you will find puzzling problems, strange situations, exotic objects, mysteries that plague professional sleuths, only to be solved by this lively and lovable girl. Kay finds a mystery wherever she is, even on vacation at the seashore. When a rash of burglaries plague the cottages, Kay is disappointed with local efforts to find the culprit. Whether befriending odd neighbors or a vagabond, Kay keeps her eyes open, trying to put the pieces together. Then, topping things off, there is a cantankerous artist and a lost couple... can Kay end an age old feud and solve the mystery?
The Mystery of the Blue Pelican (Robin Kane #1)
by Eileen HillThirteen-year-old Robin Kane and her friends are excited to meet a movie star and be extras in her next movie. But excitement turns to fear when Robin's favorite horse, Nugget, disappears. She and her friends must find out who stole him, and what a blue pelican has to do with it. Picture descriptions added.
The Candle Shop Mystery (Robin Kane #4)
by Eileen HillIn the fourth Robin Kane mystery, the kids leave Pacific Point the week before Christmas to help Manuela's friend's daughter, Pilar, in Los Angeles. Mysterious goings on, a fire, and a pottery fragment are a puzzle for them. Can Robin fit all the pieces together and separate the guilty from the innocent? Picture descriptions present.
The Circle of Footprints (Dana Girls Mystery Stories #6)
by Carolyn KeeneGuarding a stolen treasure, Louise and Jean follow the mysterious circle of footprints to a happy solution of the problems of seven good friends. Every girl will love these fascinating stories which tell how the Dana girls, like Nancy Drew herself, meet and match the challenge of each strange new mystery.
Mystery In the Clouds (Robin Kane #5)
by Eileen HillThe kids from Pacific Point are creating a float for the Rose Parade, and Robin and her friends will ride palomino horses, including Robin's favorite, Nugget, in the parade. But first, they have to solve a mystery that includes kidnapping, burglary, and a terrifying plane ride. Who can the girls trust? Can people be both good and bad? Picture descriptions present.