Sometimes, I put myself into the position of a eccentric millionaire trapped in the confines of a Golden Age styled … Continue reading Indulging on Puzzle – Murder in the Crooked House (1982) by Soji Shimada
Paul Halter is an author who I can firmly say is an obsession for me. Anyone who can produce impossible … Continue reading Caught Up On Plot Lines and Meta-ness – The Picture from the Past (1995) by Paul Halter
Err, hello again! It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted anything, but I’ve just been caught up with life … Continue reading The Age Old Question: Impossible Crime and Alibi’s – Through Evil Under the Sun (1941) and The Case of the Missing Minutes (1937)
WARNING: THIS POST WILL HEAVILY SPOIL THE HOUSE IN GOBLIN WOOD AND I HIGHLY SUGGEST READING THE STORY IF YOU HAVE NOT … Continue reading Subverting Expectations ~ On Why The House in Goblin Wood (1947) is a Masterpiece
The Golden Age style of detective fiction seemingly died out decades ago, as publishing houses began to look away from … Continue reading Goodnight Irene (2018) by James Scott Byrnside
Richard Merven is a bank clerk tasked with transporting a briefcase that contains important material for his branch. Upon exiting … Continue reading Come to Paddington Fair (1997) by Derek Smith
” Two, two the lily-white boys, … Continue reading Death’s Old Sweet Song (1946) by Jonathan Stagge
Christianna Brand is in my humble opinion, the best mystery writer from the Golden Age. Her work has fully captivated … Continue reading Tour de Force (1955) by Christianna Brand
Duchlan Castle is a somber and foreboding place, locating in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. One night, the body … Continue reading Murder of a Lady (1931) by Anthony Wynne
2019 is shaping up to be one of the greatest year’s for mystery publication and republication, with a new novel … Continue reading Getting My Needed Dose of Carr – The Devil’s Saint
