Michael Kurland Bücher

Das sorgsam gehütete Original der amerikanischen Verfassung wird gestohlen und gegen ein Duplikat ausgetauscht, auf dem Alexander Hamiltons Unterschrift fehlt. Statt seiner hat nun ein gewisser Aaron Burr das Dokument unterzeichnet. Kein Wunder, daß der seinen eigenen Geheimdiensten mißtrauende US-Präsident nach einer talentierten Spürnase sucht, um den mysteriösen Fall zu erhellen. Amerigo Vespucci Romero - Detektiv und Sammler von Altertümern - sucht alsbald nach dem entwendeten Papier. Er erlebt, eine Überraschung: Irgendwo existiert tatsächlich ein Amerika, in dem ein Aaron Burr Hamiltons Stelle einnahm... Und anderswo ein weiteres ... Und noch eins .... Und ...

Surveys radio signals, UFO sightings, and alien abductions while pondering the probability of life on other planets and exploring the depiction of aliens in popular culture

When a large shipment of gold disappears en route to England, Sherlock Holme, knows that only one man is clever enough to pull off such an outlandish and theoretically impossible crime: Professor James Moriarty. Moriarty, however, had nothing to do with the crime, but to regain his peace he undertakes to locate the missing gold...

Set in an alternate history where the Plantagenets reign and magic prevails over science, Lord Darcy investigates a gruesome murder involving an Azteque prince in New England. Accompanied by his forensic magician, Master Sean O Lochlainn, Darcy must unravel the mystery behind the ancient ritual to prevent potential conflict between the Angevin settlers and the Azteque Empire. This story continues the legacy of the magical detective series originally created by Randall Garrett, blending intrigue with historical fantasy.

Benjamin Barnett and his wife, the former Cecily Perrine are travelling in Europe when they realize that they have become objects of scrutiny from persons unknown. Using his contacts, friends, and the not-so-desired help of his often nemesis Sherlock Holmes, Moriarty must save his friends and outwit his most cunning opponent.

Set during the enigmatic years between Sherlock Holmes's presumed death and his eventual return, this anthology features eleven original tales that explore the detective's adventures during this mysterious period. Among the contributions is the Edgar Award finalist "The Adventure of the Missing Detective" by Gary Lovisi, showcasing a blend of classic mystery elements and fresh narratives that delve into Holmes's character and the challenges he faced while absent from the public eye.

Moriarty is awaiting trial for murder when Queen Victoria's grandson mysteriously disappears. In exchange for his release and the murder charges (of which he's innocent) being dropped, the so-called Napoleon of Crime must track down the missing prince and find out who is behind his disappearance and the brutal murders left in his wake.