A VINTAGE MYSTERY LIBRARY

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Explore Our Curated Collection of Vintage Mysteries

At Tales of Murder Press, our mission is rooted in preserving and sharing the extraordinary works of early mystery fiction. These novels, now in the public domain, are a treasure trove of suspense, intrigue, and groundbreaking storytelling—and we believe they should be accessible to everyone.

Whether you're uncovering a hidden gem or rediscovering an old favorite, our books offer timeless entertainment for every mystery lover. Take your time and browse our collection—you never know what secrets you might uncover!

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    Back From the Dead, Or, The Old Hypnotist's Crime

    BACK FROM THE DEAD, OR, THE OLD HYPNOTIST'S CRIME

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  • Paranormal Mystery
    Bat Wing

    BAT WING

    Prepare to lose yourself in the shadows of intrigue and dread … When Paul Harley, a brilliant cr...

    $8.99 $9.99

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    Bogus Dime, The North Pole Detective, OR Hunting the Needle Fiend

    BOGUS DIME, THE NORTH POLE DETECTIVE, OR HUNTING THE NEEDLE FIEND

    In the gritty streets of Slab City, a chilling murder shakes the town when the beautiful Alice ...

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  • Old Cap Collier Library
    Into the Heart of Australia, OR A Strange Bargain and Its Consequences

    INTO THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA, OR A STRANGE BARGAIN AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

    In the shadows of New York’s wealthiest avenues, where secrets fester behind gilded doors, a pe...

    $8.99 $9.99

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    Larry Murtagh's Missing Ear Case

    LARRY MURTAGH'S MISSING EAR CASE

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    Old Broadbrim Trumping the Trick

    OLD BROADBRIM TRUMPING THE TRICK

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    Old Search and the Stranglers

    OLD SEARCH AND THE STRANGLERS

    In the gritty underworld of New York's sewers, Joe Phenix, the notorious sewer rat, stumbles upon...

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    Old Search’s Victory

    OLD SEARCH’S VICTORY

    In the gritty streets of Hell's Kitchen, Old Search must unravel the mystery of a notorious murde...

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    Spruce Street Tragedy

    SPRUCE STREET TRAGEDY

    Step into the world of Old Spicer, a legendary detective embroiled in a riveting double mystery. ...

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  • Dime Novel Detectives
    The Brady's and Dr. Ding

    THE BRADY'S AND DR. DING

    They thought she vanished forever. But the magician’s cabinet hides more than tricks... When Char...

    $4.99 $5.99

  • Dime Novel Detectives
    The Brady's and the Chinese Idol

    THE BRADY'S AND THE CHINESE IDOL

    A Secret Service Adventure with Old and Young King Brady When a miserly millionaire is found dead...

    $4.99 $5.99

  • Dime Novel Detectives
    The Bradys and Governor Gum

    THE BRADYS AND GOVERNOR GUM

    A missing heiress. A fortune in limbo. And a Chinatown kingpin who won’t let her go... When railr...

    $4.99 $5.99

  • Dime Novel Detectives
    The Bradys and the Chinese Juggler

    THE BRADYS AND THE CHINESE JUGGLER

    A murdered juggler. A vanishing act with no return. And Chinatown’s darkest secrets waiting to ex...

    $4.99 $5.99

  • Dime Novel Detectives
    The Bradys and the Missing Girl

    THE BRADYS AND THE MISSING GIRL

    She vanished with a forged letter. But the truth lies deeper—in shadow, swamp, and Southern decei...

    $4.99 $5.99

  • Pioneers of Mystery Fiction
    The Dead Secret

    THE DEAD SECRET

    A Hidden Letter. A Dying Wish. A Secret That Could Destroy Everything. On the mist-shrouded coas...

    $10.99 $11.99

  • Vintage True Crime
    The Expressman and the Detective

    THE EXPRESSMAN AND THE DETECTIVE

    A Missing Fortune. A Web of Deception. One Detective Who Won't Quit. When a package containing $4...

    $9.99 $10.99

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    The Lawyer Detective, OR Mystery at Three Oaks Ranch

    THE LAWYER DETECTIVE, OR MYSTERY AT THREE OAKS RANCH

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  • Crime & mystery Bundle
    VINTAGE MYSTERY Sampler Bundle

    VINTAGE MYSTERY SAMPLER BUNDLE

    MYSTERY CLASSICS COLLECTION: Five Timeless Tales of Crime and Intrigue Step into the shadows of ...

    $34.99 $49.99

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