PDF Books in Children's Mysteries & Detective Stories
The Mystery Hunters at the Haunted Lodge
by Capwell WyckoffThe Mystery Hunters at the Haunted Lodge is a mystery for children written by juvenile fiction writer Capwell Wyckoff. ExcerptsThe boys slept soundly throughout the night, and it was seven o’clock before Tim opened his eyes and looked around the unfamiliar interior of the Bronson cabin. For a moment he was unable to place himself, and then th..
The Haunted Fountain (A Judy Bolton Mystery)
by Margaret SuttonThe Haunted Fountain is the part of a collection of 38 juvenile mystery & detective stories written by Margaret Sutton featuring the lead character Judy, a young woman who resolves mysteries with realistic situations. The Haunted Fountain is about a talking fountain which was visited by Judy during her childhood while she went to Bran..
The Adventure of the Dying Detective
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe Adventure of the Dying Detective is a short story written by English Physician Arthur Conan Doyle. Dr. Watson has been informed by Holmes Landlady Mrs. Hudson, that Holmes is seriously ill due to an unknown disease. On his arrival at Holmes residence, Dr. Watson felt he is ill treated by Holmes, when he was about to touch an ivory bo..
The Adventure of the Cardboard Box
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe Adventure of the Cardboard Box is a short story written by English novelist Arthur Conan Doyle which was published in the twelve part Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Human ears severed and sent by Post to horrify Miss Susan Cushing. While Scotland Yard police inspector suspects three medical students, Holmes rule ou..
The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe Adventure of Wisteria Lodge, a short story written in two parts which is also part of Arthur Conan Doyle’s His Last Bow series of detective stories. Garcia found dead at one o’ clock morning at his rented house The Wisteria Lodge. A note at his pocket states that John Scott Eccles met him on the previous night. As he could be arrested Ecc..
The White Company
by Arthur Conan DoyleWritten by the creator of Sherlock Holmes, The White company is Arthur Conan Doyle's intensive effort in creating a historical adventure work based on Hundred Years' War fought for the throne of the Kingdom of Castile. Alleyne and John of Hordle leave their shelter of catholic abbey for various reasons and both meet veteran archer Sam Aylward. The..
The Adventure of the Devil's Foot
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe Adventure of the Devil's Foot is a short detective work by Arthur Conan Doyle. While Holmes on a Holiday in Cornwall, Mr. Mortimer Tregennis approaches him with a case. According Tregennis his sister Brenda found dead previous day night and brothers George and Owen are mentally ill. He claims devil forces behind the ..
The Adventure of the Red Circle
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe Adventure of the Red Circle is a mystery story by Arthur Conan Doyle which was published as part of series His Last Bow. An young man rents a lodge and pays excess rent for specifically agreed terms. As he has not opened the room since previous night nobody has seen him, but his food and Daily Gazette are collected by him f..