Fleming Stone

Stone is called on to find who murdered a bride-to-be in her home the night before her wedding. There are several suspects in a well-to-do household, plus incoming guests for the planned wedding. It all whets your appetite for more such scintillating mysteries to follow, so look ahead with excitement.

Madeleine Van Norman is found stabbed to death on the night before her wedding. The heiress is found in the library of her sprawling country mansion stabbed with her own Venetian letter-opener. Though a suicide note is found, the list of potential suspects grows. Who would benefit from the rich woman's death? There is her groom who was having an affair. There are family members who might not want her to marry to save their inheritance. There is the groom's secret lover. Or could it have been the secretary? Rediscover one of the great American mystery writers and her finest work. “The Clue” is a closed-environment traditional mystery that will remind you of the other greats, including Agatha Christie and Ellery Queen.

Quick-witted detective Stone is capable of making decisions from a pair of muddy shoes and other seemingly unimportant clues. It's almost like a performing magician pulling a rabbit from a hat. He once remarked that "One never knows what difference anything will make until the difference is made." Publication time of books featuring Stone are unknown so just watch for them for ordering. Even very astute listeners will often be surprised at his amazing solutions.

A young lawyer who is a bachelor by choice winds up as consulting attorney for a beautiful woman, who is considered perhaps guilty of the murder of her wealthy uncle. He is Otis Landon, who lives with his sister in an apartment next to scene of the crime. Otis is very intelligent and works with a collection of clues found at the scene of the murder. In doing so, he becomes involved and winds up trying to clear the young woman he finds he's falling in love with. He reaches the limits of his abilities, with the case winding up in the hands of renowned detective Fleming Stone. With his uncanny ability to watch, listen, and interpret, Stone successfully reaches a solution, based on unlikely terminology. The first two books in the series are The Clue and The Gold Bag. Watch for more to come later.

This detective winds up with situations of an inscrutable variety. Fleming Stone's contacts are like strings of an instrument he plays. He has a personal magnetic manner and is always willing to share any information he gathers. Stone once said, "The hardest puzzle in this world is a woman," and that brief comment comes to life in this fourth example of his prowess as he surprisingly falls in love with one of the murder suspects…

The Fleming Stone Mystery is a courtroom drama centering on the slaying of a Bronx businessman whose body is discovered in a remote corner of Van Cortlandt Park. The dead man's last words were "Cain killed me," which leads investigators to the victim's nephew Kane Landon. But was 'Cain' a Biblical reference? Or did it mean something else entirely? Landon has no credible alibi and finds himself on trial. With circumstantial evidence against him, Landon turns to expert detective Fleming Stone and his assistant Fibsy to unravel the meaning of ... “The Mark of Cain”.

Victoria Van Allen was the name she signed to her letters and to her cheques, but Vicky Van, as her friends called her, was signed all over her captivating personality, from the top of her dainty, tossing head to the tips of her dainty, dancing feet. Young lawyer Chester Calhoun liked her from the first, and if her "small and earlies" were said to be so called because they were timed by the small and early numerals on the clock dial, and if her "little" bridge games kept in active circulation a goodly share of our country's legal tender, those things are not crimes. Chester lived in one of the polite sections of New York City, up among the East Sixties, and at the insistence of his sister and aunt, who lived with him, their home was near enough to the great boulevard to be designated by that enviable phrase, "Just off Fifth Avenue." They were on the north side of the street, and, nearer to the Avenue, on the south side, was the home of Vicky Van.

Sam Appleby, the former Governor of Massachusetts, pays a weekend visit to Sycamore Ridge, the Connecticut estate of his old political rival Dan Wheeler. Appleby wants Wheeler's support for his son Appleby JR who is running for Governor, but Wheeler is a hard sell. As tension escalates between the two men, a small fire erupts, causing a commotion. During the melee a gunshot rings out. When everyone returns to the study, Appleby is discovered dead in his chair, with a bullet through his heart. Wheeler seems the obvious suspect, but as the police probe further it appears more than one member of Sycamore Ridge may have had a motive for murdering the ex-Governor. With not enough clues to proceed in their investigation, the local authorities call in master sleuth Fleming Stone and his sidekick Terence McGuire, or 'Fibsy' as he's more commonly known, to solve... “The Mystery of the Sycamore”.

Part of a mystery series featuring renowned detective Fleming Stone. He is called on to decide whether it was suicide or murder in the case of a future college president. Stone has remarkable ingenuity for unraveling cases. Can he do it again? A young girl student is suspected. Was she guilty or was it just rumor? Several clues point both ways. Small footprints in the snow lead to a boarding house where the mystery girl is lodging and love letters between the two points to her guilt. Listening to the unusual tale will have you thinking both ways.

Carolyn Wells' 'Feathers Left Around' is a captivating mystery novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the power of secrets. Set in a small New England town, the story follows the enigmatic disappearance of a young woman and the ripple effects it creates within the tightly-knit community. Wells' elegant prose and keen attention to detail create a rich literary experience reminiscent of classic detective fiction, with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the final pages. The novel's exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and redemption adds depth and nuance to the narrative, making it a compelling and engaging read for fans of the genre. Carolyn Wells, known for her prolific contributions to the mystery genre, brings her signature blend of suspense and intrigue to 'Feathers Left Around'. Wells' background in poetry and humor shines through in her writing, enhancing the novel with a lyrical quality and wit that sets it apart from other works in the genre. Her deep understanding of human emotions and motivations lends authenticity to the characters, making them resonate with readers on a personal level. For fans of classic mystery fiction with a modern twist, 'Feathers Left Around' is a must-read. Carolyn Wells' masterful storytelling and compelling characters make this novel a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of love, loss, and the power of the human spirit. With its intricate plot and skillful narrative structure, this book is sure to keep readers engaged from the first page to the last.

A visit to friends in Connecticut is a strange affair for David Stanhope. A brother and sister in the vicinity are brutally murdered and David joins local officials for investigation. A considerable number of suspects makes the situation greatly confusing and results in exceptional detective Fleming Stone being recruited to seek a solution.

Once upon a time there were four men, all bad. That is, they were each bad, but none was entirely bad. Nobody is. The four were closely associated in their interests and were of varying types and varying degrees of badness. Basically, one was the Cat's-paw; one was the Brutal Ruffian; one was the Arch Villain behind it all; and one was the Judas Iscariot, who carried the bag, and who betrayed the whole bunch. A millionaire is battered to death on an ocean liner by a bronze hand modeled from Rodin's original. Famed detective Fleming Stone is a disguised passenger with assumed name who solves the bewildering case in his usual clever and inimitable manner. Listen and learn just how it all happened.