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Two high school boys are exposed to danger when they set out to solve the theft from a local museum of five ceremonial Egyptian fingertips. <P> This book is one of two original Young Adult novels written by James Holding (the other being The Mystery of Dolphin Inlet). In addition, Holding wrote the Ellery Queen, Jr. mysteries, as well as nearly a dozen children's picture books, many with mystery themes.

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We present for your reading pleasure a selection of 25 stories by prolific crime & mystery author James Holding. We have named this collection «Conmen & Cutthroats» because Mr. Holding had a penchant for sharp tales involving smart criminals who use their wits to succeed, as well as those whose schemes involve the need for a somewhat more direct approach. Included are:<P> YOU CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL<BR> A QUESTION OF ETHICS<BR> THE JAPANESE CARD MYSTERY<BR> CAREER MAN<BR> MONKEY KING<BR> SUICIDE CLAUSE<BR> FLY AWAY HOME<BR> THE MOONLIGHTER<BR> THE BABY BIT<BR> THE CONSULTANT<BR> T’ANG OF THE SUFFERING DRAGON<BR> CONVERSATION PIECE<BR> THE TWELVE<BR> A ROPE THROUGH HIS EAR<BR> BREAK-IN<BR> REDISCOVERY<BR> THE CONTRACT<BR> THE JACK O’NEAL AFFAIR<BR> BY PERSON OR PERSONS UNKNOWN<BR> A DEAL IN RUBIES<BR> A DECENT PRICE FOR A PAINTING<BR> A TEMPORARY BIND<BR> PHASE FOUR<BR> THE FINAL DEADBEAT<BR> BANK JOB<P> If you enjoy this volume of classic mysteries, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see the 220+ other entries in this series, including mysteries, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns – and much, much more!

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James Holding enjoys a reputation as one of the more prolific contributors to the mystery magazines of the 1960s and 1970s. (Our bibliography shows nearly 200 stories published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Magazine, etc.) He had series, such as the «Leroy King» stories (which poke gentle fun at «Ellery Queen»). He had standalones. He had mysteries of every sort imaginable – and this volume includes a selection of 24 choice crimes (plus a poem)…a thematic grouping involving murder and mayhem. Included are:<P> BYLINES<BR> WHERE IS THY STING<BR> THE INQUISITIVE BUTCHER OF NICE<BR> AN EXERCISE IN INSURANCE<BR> THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND THE UNDERTAKER<BR> GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE<BR> THE DUTIFUL ROOKIE<BR> MYSTERY FAN<BR> CONFLICT OF INTEREST<BR> A HOMEMADE DRESS<BR> A MESSAGE FROM MARSHA<BR> A VISITOR TO MOMBASA<BR> SPECIAL DELIVERY<BR> THE ZAMBOANGA SHUTTLE<BR> PASSPORT TO PARADISE<BR> BORDER CROSSING<BR> THE FUND-RAISERS<BR> IN THE SOUP<BR> THE PACKING CASE<BR> REASON ENOUGH<BR> THE SWAP SHOP<BR> ONE FOR THE ROAD<BR> PAPER CAPER<BR> WORK OF ART<BR> EXIT THE DRAGON<P> If you enjoy this volume of classic mysteries, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see the 220+ other entries in this series, including mysteries, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns – and much, much more!

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James Holding (1907-1997) was a prolific short story author in the mystery field. (He also wrote children's books – including the Ellery Queen Jr. series – but short stories were his true domain.) Among the many series he created, the «Library Fuzz» stories, about detective Hal Johnson who tracks down overdue library books (and often stumbles across bigger crimes) is one of the most unusual…and fun!<P> This MEGAPACK™ collects all the «Library Fuzz» tales, plus several that feature secondary characters in their own stories…plus a (very different) alternate version of one story.<P> Included are:<P> LIBRARY FUZZ<BR> MORE THAN A MERE STORYBOOK<BR> THE BOOKMARK<BR> THE ELUSIVE MRS. STOUT<BR> HERO WITH A HEADACHE<BR> STILL A COP<BR> THE MUTILATED SCHOLAR<BR> THE SAVONAROLA SYNDROME<BR> THE HENCHMAN CASE<BR> THE YOUNG RUNNERS<BR> THE HONEYCOMB OF SILENCE<BR> THE JACK O'NEAL AFFAIR<BR> THE REWARD<BR> THE SEARCH FOR TAMERLANE<BR> SIDESWIPE<BR> THE BOOK CLUE<BR> THE VAPOR CLUE<BR> THE MISOPEDIST<BR> CAUSE FOR ALARM<BR> HELL IN A BASKET<P> If you enjoy this volume of classic mysteries, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see the 220+ other entries in this series, including mysteries, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns – and much, much more!

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Murder – it's one of the staples of mystery fiction. One of the unwritten rules of the mystery novel is to start your murder in the first chapter…and on the first page, if possible! Collected here are 22 tales of murder. Some are fiendish. («The Doorbell» is especially chilling.) Some are exotic. (Egyptian mummy murder? You bet!) Some take place in far-off locations. (The Canadian woods? At sea? In foreign countries? Why not!) What they all have in common, though, is a criminal mastermind trying (and sometimes succeeding) in getting away with the ultimate crime…MURDER! Included are:<P> GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, by James Holding<BR> ONCE ABOARD THE LUGGER, by Stuart Palmer<BR> THE STEPS TO MURDER, by Rufus King<BR> MURDER HUNCH, by John Benton<BR> PROXY, by Talmage Powell<BR> CORPORAL DOWNEY CALLS THE TUNE, by James B. Hendryx<BR> ARMORED CAR RENDEZVOUS, by Lawrence DeFoy<BR> MURDER SET-UP, by Charles Marquis Warren<BR> PAY FOR YOUR PEANUTS, by Tom Thursday<BR> THE AVALANCHE MAKER, by W. Ryerson Johnson<BR> THE DOORBELL, by David H. Keller<BR> CASTLE OF THE DOOMED, by David M. Norman<BR> THE MUMMY'S CURSE, by Anonymous<BR> THE MURDER OF SILAS CORD, by Harold F. Sorensen<BR> THE PERFUMED PERIL, by Emil Petaja<BR> MURDER HUNCH, by John Benton<BR> WINGS FOR AN ANGEL, by C. S. Montanye<BR> CARTE BLANCHE FOR MURDER, by Arthur Humbolt<BR> SLUGS ALONG THE MOHAWK, by Ted Stratton<BR> MURDER ISN'T EVERYTHING, by Kingsley Smith<BR> SURROGATE, by Janet Fox<BR> THE BODY IN THE ROCKPIT, by Rufus King<P> If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see the 200+ other entries in the series, covering mysteries, science fiction, modern authors, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!

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Yancey, a no-good deadbeat, has been borrowing money from his successful friend, a doctor, for years. When Yancey comes in one day and pays back all the money that he's borrowed, how he got it is quite a tale…one that may leave him dead!

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A thief specializing in jade decides to go for his big score – the fabulous Green Monkey, an incredibly valuable piece of carved jade…

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Irresponsible spender (and bank robber) Michael decides to pull an insurance scam on his car. He has certain debts to pay off to a gang boss. It’s easy to organize the scam with the help of a chop shop owner and an insurance man, but it turns out they have plans of their own…

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Jimmy Lee dreams of replacing rhino horn with a cheaper ingredient in old Liu Kam Fan's secret formula for Heavenly Heavenly Happiness Salt. It will make millions. But Liu Kam Fan doesn't want to listen to reason. The old ways are good enough…

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