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Unearth the mystery of the Mayflower Court flats, and play find-the-lady at the murky, yet majestic, manor house.

"Anarchy is our aim.” A fire and murder at the Blackfriars’ Theological College catches the attention of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. “Barbarism is our belief.” Their investigation leads them into contact with the High Priestess and the strange but menacing disciples of, the Order of the Acolytes. “Chaos is our creed.”

A highly innovative murder. A disheveled American detective. But why does the lieutenant focus his homicide investigation on multi-billionaire business owner Houston, who also happens to have the tightest alibi of them all, save for four minutes?

The incorrigible Inspector Lestrade takes the lead, as he likes to view it, in 4 investigations, 'helped' of course by Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. Be there, as Lestrade shoelaces are tied up with Watson's and Lestrade actually getting it right for once, over the great Sherlock Holmes.

Rabia, a green engine, arrives here, at the Mainland, all the way from there, faraway Africa. Little Titch, Gideon and Minnie Millie go to meet her, but why has Rabia really come—and why does she want to run away..?

Little Titch, Gideon, and Minnie Millie go to the dark woods and discover...William. But can the wooden engine somehow help them find the legendary Wooden Man who may, just may, bring light to the Deep Dark Woods?

Trench has lost his memory. He barely remembers anything at all. He doesn't even remember he's a reporter for the Stoneham Herald. Somehow he manages to find the old fellow's flat.

Old Tom even has to hand-draw him a map so he can find the Herald offices. He advises Trench to, as far as possible, to carry on as normal to aid his befuddled state.

It all comes back to my dearest Eleanor.... But that selfish, dreadful act by Thomas so long ago destroyed everything. It destroyed us. It destroyed me.... I know you understand why I need to enact a twisting revenge on Thomas—now calling himself Old Tom and his friend, Trench.

I am Mandrake. I have vowed to inflict a creeping retribution on my old friend and colleague, Thomas. I wager you believe that I am in the wrong. I only ask that you carefully study these five transcripts before passing judgement. Perhaps "old" Thomas had it coming to him—you decide. Featuring a foreword by the man himself—Mandrake!

Attending a medical conference, Watson returns to Baker Street to find a much older Holmes, withdrawn and very retired. Remarkably, Watson's visit coincides with another: Lil, a girl from the notorious and appalling Old Nichol Rookery housing slum, is unaware the great detective has retired. She brings with her a firsthand sighting of a strange, glowing "ghoul" which frightened her half to death in the dark ginnels of the Rookery. So, will Holmes and Watson, for one very last time, investigate a ghoul who does not like to be seen...?

I am Claire. I am an 11-year-old girl. I met two new friends who invite me to join the Mystery Makers. And, these are the four mind-blowing mysteries I made with them.... Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Claire & the Mystery Makers: The Complete Series, and experience the compelling world of cozy mystery.

Claire revisits each of the mysteries created by the Mystery Makers, and slowly realizes that they - and her - could be part of the most amazing mystery of all. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Claire and the Making of a Mystery, and experience the compelling world of mystery.

Claire is disappointed to be taken away from her mystery-making friends to spend Christmas in a remote country mansion. But, after meeting the girl of the house, Alice, she realizes there could be a Christmas mystery to unwrap here, after all...

Claire is invited to spend Halloween in a spooky haunted house with her mysterious new friends. But, what monstrous mystery are they making? And who is it really for? Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Claire and the Haunted House, and experience the compelling world of mystery and spookiness.

Claire is dreading her first day at her new school until she meets some mysterious new friends, who hint that there could be an astonishing historical secret behind the suspicious school....

This Christmas time, things are not all fine. For there's trouble at Devlin's Department Store, and it all seems to centre on the first floor. Where strangely, one can hear a cuckoo chime...T'is the season to be jolly. And Old Tom must crack the case, before he can hang up his holly.

The Compound consists of 23 males and 23 females. The same Routines are rigidly followed every single 24 Hour Block. The Compound's Rules must always be obeyed. And Sexual Relief is only allowed to happen between the same sex. Male 13 slowly starts to quietly question the world of the Compound. He wonders if there could be more to life other than Work, Eat and Repeat. And, Compound-forbid, could he dare to risk everything, and ever attempt to have Sexual Relief with a female..?

Meet Trench, Old Tom and Sally-Anne in the 6 mysteries of the original fun, cosy mystery series. This exclusive Collector's Edition includes, for the first time, all 7 accompanying Sideways Glances.

On the way to visiting Claire’s friend, Alice, in the country, Claire and Mel take a literal leap down a rabbit hole into an surreal, amazing, and wonderous world....

I am Claire. I am a 12-year-old girl. I meet a new friend, Mel, and we slowly investigate a mystery, which becomes very Victorian...