Walter Ghost Mysteries

A 1920s cruise ship is bound for murder in this cozy mystery by the author of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes. Novelist Dunsten Mollock has no intention of going on a cruise just yet. He has come to the pier simply to see off his sister and brother-in-law, who are about to embark on a transatlantic cruiser for a European honeymoon. But when Mollock forgets to give his sister a copy of his new book, he finds himself accidentally bound for Europe. But that's not the only surprise. Only two days after departing New York, a beautiful countess is discovered strangled in her cabin. Fortunately, Mollock's friend Walter Ghost is on board. The astute scientist, explorer, and former intelligence officer always appreciates a good puzzle. He just needs to solve this one quickly and find the killer before someone else gets scratched off the passenger list. .

Vincent Starrett's Murder on "B" Deck is a thrilling Golden Age detective novel set aboard an ocean liner, where intrigue, deception, and murder unfold on the high seas. This classic mystery introduces Walter Ghost, a sharp-witted journalist-turned-detective, who must navigate a ship full of secrets to uncover the truth. As the luxury liner Latakia embarks on its transatlantic voyage, the passengers expect nothing more than a smooth and uneventful journey. But when a wealthy and influential passenger is found murdered on "B" Deck, the atmosphere of leisure is replaced by one of suspicion and fear. With no means of escape and a limited pool of suspects, the ship becomes a floating crime scene where danger lurks in every corridor. Walter Ghost, with his keen eye for detail and unconventional methods, takes on the challenge of solving the case. As he pieces together cryptic clues, hidden motives, and conflicting alibis, he finds himself drawn into a web of deceit, scandal, and unexpected twists. The tension escalates as another death threatens to send the investigation into chaos. Filled with crisp dialogue, atmospheric settings, and a cleverly constructed plot, Murder on "B" Deck is a masterclass in classic detective fiction. Starrett's talent for blending suspense with wit makes this novel a compelling read for fans of Agatha Christie, John Dickson Carr, and other Golden Age mystery writers. A timeless whodunit, this novel promises a captivating journey into the art of deduction and the perils of secrets kept too long.

A wealthy dilletante is on the trail of a killer with a penchant for theatrics in this cozy mystery by the author of Murder on "B" Deck. A strange sight greets Chicago haberdashery clerk Rufus Ker as he prepares to begin his workday by unlocking the door to Bluefield, Inc. A sign is attached to the glass. It reads: DEAD MAN INSIDE! I AM DEAD. THIS STORE WILL NOT OPEN TO-DAY. Once inside, Rufus is relieved to discover the shop is still in one piece and assumes the sign to be a prank. But no one is laughing when Rufus realizes the dummy in the window is no dummy at all. It's the body of his boss, Amos Bluefield, and unfortunately this is only the beginning . . . Scientist, explorer, and former intelligence officer Walter Ghost has come to Chicago to research some history, but after a stint in the hospital due to appendicitis, he quickly finds himself investigating a string of puzzling murders. Ghost is certainly no stranger to playing detective, but if he's not careful, he's about to get more familiar with the hospital . . .

A novelist meets an abrupt end in this cozy mystery by the author of Dead Man Inside. Stephen Garment, one of England's greatest writers, is late for an engagement at the fashionable Chicago home of Mr. and Mrs. Howland Kimbarks. Fortunately, he's just outside in a taxicab. Unfortunately, he's dead ... Garment was alive when he entered the cab, and the doors were not opened. Somehow, he managed to arrive at his destination with a knife in his heart. The authorities are unable to find any leads, and the case sits quietly until word gets to brilliant amateur detective Walter Ghost. Ghost knows his way around puzzling crimes like this one. And with Ghost on the case, the killer can be certain they won't miss their day in court.