Tag: Detectives

Free Download Paul Green, "Encyclopedia of Weird Detectives: Supernatural and Paranormal Elements in Novels, Pulps, Comics, Film, Television, Games"
English | ISBN: 1476678006 | 2019 | 207 pages | PDF | 6 MB
The detective genre has explored supernatural and paranormal themes throughout its colorful history. Stories of detectives investigating spiritualists, ghostly apparitions, the occult and psychics have spanned pulp fiction magazines, comic books, novels, film, television, animation and video games. This encyclopedia covers the history of the genre in its multiple forms and informs and adds to the knowledge of either the new or informed reader. Its A-Z format provides ready reference by title. Detective fans browsing for new discoveries will enjoy the entertaining style.

Free Download Michael G. Cornelius, "The Boy Detectives: Essays on the Hardy Boys and Others"
English | 2010 | pages: 221 | ISBN: 0786460334 | PDF | 1,0 mb
Much has been written about the girl sleuth in fiction, a feminist figure embodying all the potential wit and drive of girlhood. Her male counterpart, however, has received much less critical attention despite his popularity in the wider culture. This collection of 11 essays examines the boy detective and his genre from a number of critical perspectives, addressing the issues of these young characters, heirs to the patriarchy yet still concerned with first crushes and soda shop romances. Series explored include the Hardy Boys, Tow Swift, the Three Investigators, Christopher Cool and Tim Murphy, as well as works by Astrid Lindgren, Mark Haddon and Joe Meno.

Free Download The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age by Sasha Issenberg
English | March 12, 2024 | ISBN: 9798987053621, ASIN: B0CFN6WM3Y | True EPUB | 212 pages | 2.7 MB
How can political campaigns fight back against disinformation?

Free Download The Kamogawa Food Detectives: A Novel (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CL7GHBD3 | 2024 | 4 hours and 53 minutes | M4B@128 kbps | 241 MB
Author: Hisashi Kashiwai
Narrator: Hanako Footman

Free Download Tom Phillips, "The Curious League of Detectives and Thieves 1: Egypt’s Fire"
English | 2022 | ISBN: 1645951065, 1645951057 | EPUB | pages: 352 | 3.5 mb
Now in paperback! Hilarious, non-stop adventure, a mysterious jewel heist, and a detective team like no other make this a must-have middle grade series starter. Perfect for fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events and Enola Holmes.

Free Download Jim Ware, "Canyon Quest (Last Chance Detectives)"
English | 2021 | ISBN: 164607050X | EPUB | pages: 304 | 2.5 mb
In the first book of the series, readers will learn about God’s sovereignty and how things work together for good.

Free Download Zack Norris, "The Danger on Shadow Mountain (Double Detectives)"
English | 2012 | ISBN: 1402791461 | EPUB | pages: 144 | 0.2 mb
A trip to the Rockies to snowboard? Cool. Hanging out with champion snowboarders on the mountain? Really awesome! When twins Cody and Otis Chandler, along with their cousin Rae, join their dad at the Shadow Mountain Lodge, they’re expecting a relaxed vacation. But after a series of strange and dangerous "accidents" aimed at two rival snowboarders, the twins set out to discover what’s going on-before someone gets killed.

Free Download Jason Jacobs, "Reluctant Sleuths, True Detectives "
English | ISBN: 1438492235 | 2023 | 251 pages | EPUB, PDF | 738 KB + 1068 KB
Explores the figure of the detective as a pursuer of knowledge in four noir films.