Pennington Wise

A group of wealthy New Yorkers. An interest in the supernatural. A haunted cabin deep into the mountains of Vermont. What could go wrong? When a bizarre summer vacation results in the death of two of the groups' own, it is left to Detective Pennington Wise to determine if they fell victim to the very ghosts that they were hunting, or to something much more human. Carolyn Well's twelfth mystery novel and the official introduction of the Pennywise series, clever writing and robust characters make this unmissable for all mystery enthusiasts. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle will appreciate Well's intricate details and unbreakable plot.

Lawyer Tom Brice has always fancied himself as something of a sleuth, and when he overhears a violent encounter in an office nearby he gets the chance to put his detective skills to the test. Calling on his friend, private investigator Pennington Wise, together they must work out what happened – and who is truly to blame. 'The Man Who Fell through the Earth' is an action-packed mystery from popular author Carolyn Wells, full of twists and turns.

Part of the Pennington Wise series of mystery novels from author Carolyn Wells, in 'The Come Back' grieving father Benjamin Crane has turned to spiritualism and placed his faith in the mysterious Medium Madame Parlato, following the death of his son Peter in Canada. Suspicions begin to swirl surrounding the motives of Madame Parlato, and detective Pennington Wise along with his trusty assistant Zizi are called in to get to the bottom of the mystery.

Robert Gleason died of suicide. At least that's what he told his doctor when he called to inform him he had been shot. When his doctor arrived at his apartment though, it appeared that things were not so clear cut. He had received two shots, one which killed him instantly, and another, afterwards. How does a dead man make a phone call? The New York police are baffled by the suspicious alibis, the locked door, and the inconsistent clues. Detective Pennington Wise and his assistant Zizi are the last shot at justice. This impossible crime is unmissable for fans of locked room mystery novels, such as John Dickson Carr's 'The Hollow Man'.

Detective Pennington Wise and his assistant Zizi have yet another 'locked room' mystery to solve. The Varian family have rented a house for the summer, built on a cliff and surrounded by water on three sides, there is only one way in, and out. As they are heading out for a picnic, their daughter Betty returns to the house to get her camera. When she does not come back out, her father goes to find her and never returns. Carolyn Wells tackles the locked room mystery genre with a robust plot, clever writing and a flair perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.

The Affair at Flower Acres' is the seventh in the Pennington Wise series of mystery novels from prolific author Carolyn Wells. Douglas Raynor is the owner of the beautiful estate of Flower Acres, where he lives with his wife Nancy, sister Mattie and brother-in-law. Eyebrows are raised when Douglas invites his wife's former lover Malcolm Finley to visit, and when Douglas is shot dead soon after, the local police are left baffled. Pennington Wise is called in to help solve the mysterious crime.

First published in 1923 'Wheels Within Wheels' is a classic mystery from the Pennington Wise series of novels by American author Carolyn Wells. Pennington and his trusty assistant Zizi are faced with a tricky crime to solve. Who has murdered Mr Howland? And where is Angela Howland? The investigative team find themselves needing the help of the local simpleton to crack the case.