James Holding
James Holding enjoys a reputation as one of the more prolific contributors to the mystery magazines of the 1960s and 1970s. (Our bibliography shows nearly 200 stories published in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Magazine, etc.) He had series, such as the "Leroy King" stories (which poke gentle fun at "Ellery Queen"). He had standalones. He had mysteries of every sort imaginable—and
...James Holding (1907-1997) was a prolific short story author in the mystery field. (He also wrote children's books — including the Ellery Queen Jr. series — but short stories were his true domain.) Among the many series he created, the "Library Fuzz" stories, about detective Hal Johnson who tracks down overdue library books (and often stumbles across bigger crimes) is one of the most usual...and fun!
This MEGAPACK™ collects all
...We present for your reading pleasure a selection of 25 stories by prolific crime & mystery author James Holding. We have named this collection "Conmen & Cutthroats" because Mr. Holding had a penchant for sharp tales involving smart criminals who use their wits to succeed, as well as those whose schemes involve the need for a somewhat more direct approach. Included are:
YOU CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL
A QUESTION OF ETHICS
THE JAPANESE CARD MYSTERY
CAREER
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CRIMINAL TYPES, by Vincent McConnor
REDHEADS DIE QUICKLY, by Gil Brewer
THE SARDONIC STAR OF TOM DOODY, by Dashiell Hammett
A HEARING AID FOR CARMODY, by Stephen Wasylyk
A PADLOCK FOR CHARLIE DRAPER, by James Holding
A TRULY HONEST MAN, by Talmage Powell
MURDER OF A MOUSE, by Fletcher Flora
SUPPLY AND DEMAND,
The Second Adventure MEGAPACK® assembles 23 tales (and a poem) of grand adventure. We've plundered a wide variety of sources to bring you an assortment of rip-roaring action tales, exotic locales, and even a little romance—spanning many continents and time periods. So hold onto your hat (if you're wearing one) and get ready for a thrilling read!
Included are:
>THE REBEL, by Frank Belknap Long (poem)
PEARL OF GREAT PRICE, by Joseph
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