Stories of Crime & Detection Vol II: Murder in the Family

Vol II Stories of Crime and Detection contains one novel, a novelette, and a short story. "Murder in the Family" is about a man who loses his job and asks his sister for financial help, but she refuses and tells the family she is writing them out of her will. "The Monocled Man" is a suspenseful short story about a Chicago gangster and his associates in London.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2023
Publisher: Moonstone Press

Vol II Stories of Crime and Detection is a collection of one novel, a novelette, and a short story. The novel, titled "Murder in the Family," revolves around Stephen Osborne, who has recently lost his job and is faced with the challenge of providing for his large family in the Depression era without any savings. Desperate for help, he turns to his sister, Octavia Osborne, a wealthy woman, but unfortunately, she is a most unpleasant person. During her annual visit to Stephens home, she not only refuses to help but also tells the family that she is writing them out of her will. Unbeknownst to her, someone enters the room and chokes her, resulting in death by heart failure.

The second story, "The Monocled Man," also known as "The Gentleman Crook," takes place in London. It follows Chicago gangster Pete Carponi and his associates, 'Shorty,' 'Squiffy,' and the alluring 'Cincinnati Sadie,' as they are transported to London in pursuit of 'The Dude' and a stolen diamond. The story is a tense and suspenseful one that unfolds in a diner during a cold, hard winter in the United States.

Overall, Vol II Stories of Crime and Detection offers a diverse range of crime and detective stories, showcasing the talents of various authors and providing readers with thrilling and engaging narratives.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781899000685