Gordon McAlpine ist ein Meister der Genre-Innovation, der sich nicht scheut, die Grenzen der Kriminalliteratur auszuloten. Seine Werke zeichnen sich durch einen spielerischen Umgang mit Rätseln aus, die oft Geschichte, Humor und Fantasie miteinander verweben, um einzigartige und überraschende Leseerlebnisse zu schaffen. McAlpines Stil wird als begabt beschrieben, mit einer klaren, deutlichen und kraftvollen Prosa, die es den Lesern ermöglicht, vollständig in seine vielschichtigen und fesselnden Erzählungen einzutauchen.
After having foiled the arch-nemesis who tried to kill them, identical twins Edgar and Allan Poe travel to New Orleans, where they will play their famous namesake in a feature film--and try not to get killed again
Set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris, the story delves into the intriguing friendship between Frank and Carol, who navigate their lives as expatriates. As they bond over their shared experiences, the narrative uncovers the mystery surrounding the true identities behind the pseudonyms Franklin Dixon and Carolyn Keene, creators of the beloved Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew series. Through their journey, themes of friendship, identity, and the allure of literary fame unfold.
Identical twins Edgar and Allan Poe embark on a chaotic road trip to rescue their kidnapped cat, Roderick Usher. As they travel, they encounter mayhem and mystery, grappling with their unique telepathic bond and the possibility of a connection to their famous ancestor, Edgar Allan Poe. The adventure also reveals the unsettling presence of a mad scientist who has been watching their family. This blend of humor, intrigue, and supernatural elements makes for an engaging tale of mischief and discovery.
Back in Baltimore, twelve-year-old identical twins Edgar and Allan think they have encountered the ghost of their great-great-great-great granduncle, Edgar Allan Poe, asking them to solve his murder--but really it is their arch-nemesis, Professor Perry, looking for revenge.