Mystery
the girl on the train
EGP125The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train The novel follows Rachel, a woman with a troubled life who takes the same train every morning. During her commute, she watches a couple, “Jess and Jason,” from the train window, imagining their perfect life. Everything changes when Rachel witnesses a shocking event, compelling her to become involved in a life she has only observed from a distance. As she gets entangled in a web of secrets and lies, her own life takes an unexpected turn.
cards on the table
EGP135Cards on the Table – A Murder Game Played with Deadly Precision
Cards on the Table is one of Agatha Christie’s most ingenious Hercule Poirot mysteries. The novel begins with a seemingly harmless evening of bridge hosted by the eccentric and provocative Mr. Shaitana—a man known for his theatrical flair and dark fascinations. Among his guests are four sleuths, including Poirot, and four individuals he suspects to be unconvicted murderers. But when Shaitana is found dead during the card game, the stakes rise dramatically.
why didn’t they ask Evans
EGP125Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? A Dead Man’s Question Unlocks a Deadly Mystery
Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie is a stand-alone detective novel that opens with an unforgettable question—the last words of a dying man found at the base of a cliff. Bobby Jones, a young vicar’s son, stumbles upon the scene during a golf outing and becomes entangled in the strange mystery surrounding the man’s death. With no identification, only a photograph of a beautiful woman in the dead man’s pocket, Bobby suspects foul play.
curtain
EGP115Curtain – Hercule Poirot’s Final Case
In Curtain, Agatha Christiَe delivers the long-awaited and profoundly moving final case of Hercule Poirot. Immobilized by arthritis, Poirot enlists his faithful friend Captain Hastings to act as his eyes and ears at Styles, feeding observations to Poirot’s razor-sharp mind. Though Poirot knows the identity of the dangerous criminal, he keeps Hastings—and readers—in suspense, referring to the killer only as “X.” With multiple murders already committed, Poirot and Hastings must act quickly to prevent another tragedy.
The Client
EGP180The Client A High-Stakes Legal Thriller of Secrets, Survival, and Justice Under Fire
In The Client, master storyteller John Grisham delivers a gripping legal thriller that explores the dark intersections of crime, law, and moral courage. The story begins in a weedy clearing outside Memphis, where eleven-year-old Mark Sway and his younger brother witness a shocking event involving a suicidal lawyer. In a desperate confession before his death, the lawyer reveals a deadly secret—the location of a murdered senator’s body, one of the most sought-after secrets in America.
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Cain’s Jawbone
EGP160Cain’s Jawbone: The Ultimate Murder Mystery Puzzle
In “Cain’s Jawbone,” you’ll encounter six murders intricately woven into a one-hundred-page literary puzzle. Created by Edward Powys Mathers, known as Torquemada, this 1934 work combines a gripping murder mystery with a fiendishly difficult challenge. The pages of the book are intentionally mixed, requiring readers to use logic and keen observation to unravel the correct order, revealing both the victims and their murderers. With millions of potential combinations, only the sharpest minds have managed to solve it—are you up for the challenge?
An Overdose of Death
EGP110An Overdose of Death – A Deadly Appointment with Deception
An Overdose of Death is a classic Hercule Poirot mystery that begins with an apparent suicide—Dr. Morley, a trusted London dentist, is found dead just after his lunch appointment. The authorities are quick to label it a suicide, but Poirot isn’t so easily convinced. As he begins to pull at the threads of the case, the master detective uncovers a tangle of secrets and lies hiding behind respectable facades.
hickory dickory death
EGP120Hickory Dickory Death – When Petty Crimes Conceal Deadly Secrets
In Hickory Dickory Death, Agatha Christie delivers one of Hercule Poirot’s most curious and deceptive cases. What begins as an odd string of minor thefts and vandalism at a student hostel turns far more sinister. A slashed rucksack, missing stethoscope, old trousers, and a diamond ring found in soup—these are not the usual clues in a murder mystery. But Poirot, ever alert to the deeper meaning in absurdity, senses a darker truth. When one of the hostel residents dies under suspicious circumstances, Poirot is convinced that the trivial thefts were merely distractions—camouflage for a carefully plotted crime.
Cat among the pigeons
EGP135Murder Lurks Behind the Net: A Classic Poirot Mystery in Cat Among the Pigeons
Cat Among the Pigeons takes place in the seemingly quiet world of Meadowbank School for Girls, a prestigious institution hiding dark secrets. When a teacher is discovered dead in the Sports Pavilion with a bullet through her heart, panic and suspicion ripple through the staff and students alike. Hercule Poirot, the master of deduction, is called in to unravel a twisted tale of espionage, smuggling, and murder. The deeper he digs, the more he realizes that the key to solving the case may lie in the hands of an observant schoolgirl.
Evil Under the Sun
EGP115Evil Under the Sun – A Hercule Poirot Mystery
On a seemingly idyllic seaside holiday, the serene atmosphere is shattered when the beautiful Arlena Stuart is found dead on the beach—strangled, not sunbathing. The tranquil setting becomes a web of suspicion, as every guest harbors secrets and motives for murder. Hercule Poirot, the legendary Belgian detective, is called upon to untangle the complex layers of deception, jealousy, and hidden passions. With his unparalleled deductive powers, Poirot uncovers a chilling truth beneath the surface of this apparent crime of passion, exposing an evil far more calculated than anyone could have imagined.
By the Pricking of My Thumbs
EGP115By the Pricking of My Thumbs – A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery
While visiting Tommy’s Aunt Ada at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Tuppence Beresford encounters peculiar residents, including the enigmatic Mrs. Lancaster, who hints cryptically at “your poor child” and “something behind the fireplace.” When Aunt Ada dies a few weeks later, she leaves Tommy and Tuppence a painting featuring a house that triggers Tuppence’s memory. This seemingly innocuous clue launches them on a suspenseful adventure involving a missing tombstone, diamond smuggling, and the shocking truth behind Mrs. Lancaster’s mysterious words.
i let you go
EGP165I Let You Go A Psychological Thriller Where Guilt, Grief, and Secrets Refuse to Stay Buried
“I Let You Go” opens with a tragic accident that happens in a split second—so fast that it seems impossible to stop. But beneath the surface lies a haunting question: could it have been prevented? Jenna Gray’s life shatters in one devastating moment, forcing her to leave everything behind in search of peace and anonymity. She retreats to a remote cottage on the Welsh coast, hoping distance will dull the pain of grief and the trauma of a cruel November night.
Rebecca
EGP170Rebecca A Timeless Gothic Masterpiece of Love, Mystery, and Haunting Secrets
“Rebecca” is one of the most celebrated gothic novels ever written, blending romance, suspense, and psychological drama into an unforgettable story. The novel begins in Monte Carlo, where a young and inexperienced woman unexpectedly marries the wealthy widower Maxim de Winter. Swept away by romance, she travels with him to Manderley, his magnificent country estate, expecting a life of happiness and security. Instead, she discovers that the memory of Maxim’s first wife, Rebecca, still dominates every corner of the house and the minds of those who live there.
The Secret of Secrets
EGP250The Secret of Secrets A High-Stakes Global Conspiracy Thriller Featuring Robert Langdon’s Most Dangerous Mission Yet
In The Secret of Secrets, bestselling author Dan Brown returns with a fast-paced, intellectual thriller that brings back Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon in a life-or-death race across history, symbolism, and hidden knowledge. While accompanying academic Katherine Solomon to a lecture in Prague, Langdon’s world collapses when she mysteriously disappears from their hotel room.
Hercule Poirot’s Christmas
EGP140Hercule Poirot’s Christmas A Classic Locked-Room Murder Mystery Where Family Secrets Turn Deadly
In Hercule Poirot’s Christmas, a festive family gathering quickly turns into a chilling investigation when murder disrupts what should have been a joyful holiday. The story centers on the wealthy and domineering Simeon Lee, who gathers his four sons—each with very different personalities—under one roof for Christmas. However, instead of warmth and reconciliation, he delivers insults, provokes tension, and ultimately announces that he is cutting off financial support and changing his will.
The Man in the Brown Suit
EGP155The Man in the Brown Suit A Classic Agatha Christie Mystery of Intrigue, Murder, and Hidden Identities
The Man in the Brown Suit opens with an ordinary young woman, Anne, arriving in London in search of excitement—only to find herself drawn into a dangerous mystery almost immediately. While standing at Hyde Park Corner tube station, she witnesses a shocking incident: a thin man, seemingly disoriented and smelling of mothballs, falls onto the railway tracks and is electrocuted. What appears to be an accidental death quickly becomes something far more suspicious.
The Body in the Library
EGP130The Body in the Library A Classic Miss Marple Mystery of Murder, Secrets, and Hidden Identity
In The Body in the Library, legendary crime writer Agatha Christie delivers a tightly woven detective mystery centered on an unexpected and shocking discovery. The story begins when the respectable Bantry family wakes to find the body of a young woman in their library, dressed in evening wear and covered in heavy makeup. The central mystery quickly unfolds: “Who is she, how did she get there, and why was she placed in such an unusual setting?”
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
EGP145The Murder of Roger Ackroyd A Masterpiece of Classic Detective Fiction That Redefined the Mystery Genre
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is one of the most famous and controversial works by Agatha Christie, widely regarded as a groundbreaking novel in the history of detective fiction. Set in the quiet English village of King’s Abbot, the story begins with a shocking sequence of events: the widow Ferrars dies from a suspected overdose, and shortly after, Roger Ackroyd—the man she intended to marry—is brutally murdered.
Famous Last Words
EGP160Famous Last Words A Gripping Psychological Thriller About Love, Lies, and the Moment Everything Falls Apart
“Famous Last Words” is a tense and emotionally charged psychological thriller by Gillian McAllister that explores how little we may truly know the people closest to us. The story begins on June 21st, the longest day of the year, when new mother Camilla prepares to return to work after maternity leave, trusting her husband Luke to care for their infant daughter. But everything changes when she wakes up to find him gone—and a mysterious note left behind.
Beautiful Ugly
EGP150Beautiful Ugly A Dark Psychological Thriller About Marriage, Secrets, and the Price of Truth
“Beautiful Ugly” is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the fragile boundaries between love, trust, and deception. Written by Alice Feeney, the novel begins with a shocking disappearance: when author Grady Green calls his wife Abby to share good news, the call ends in chaos—brakes screech, a door opens, and then silence. Her car is later found abandoned at the edge of a cliff, but Abby is gone without a trace.
The Only One Left
EGP160The Only One Left A Chilling Psychological Thriller Where Truth Lies Buried in Silence and Secrets
“The Only One Left” is a gripping psychological thriller by Riley Sager that unravels a decades-old mystery filled with suspense, deception, and hidden truths. The story begins with a haunting rhyme about Lenora Hope, accused of murdering her entire family in 1929—yet never proven guilty. Decades later, in 1983, a home-health aide named Kit McDeere arrives at the crumbling mansion known as Hope’s End to care for the now-elderly Lenora, who is mute and confined to a wheelchair.
Hidden Pictures
EGP150Hidden Pictures A Chilling Supernatural Thriller Where Innocent Drawings Reveal Dark Secrets
“Hidden Pictures” by Jason Rekulak is a gripping psychological and supernatural thriller that explores the thin line between reality and the unseen. The story follows Mallory Quinn, a young woman fresh out of rehab who takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy family, caring for their five-year-old son, Teddy. At first, everything feels stable and hopeful—Mallory finds comfort in routine, connection, and a second chance at life.
Misery
EGP160Misery A Chilling Psychological Thriller About Obsession, Survival, and the Dark Side of Fame
In Misery, master storyteller Stephen King delivers a gripping psychological thriller that explores obsession, control, and the terrifying vulnerability of isolation. The novel follows Paul Sheldon, a successful writer who wakes up after a near-fatal car accident to find himself “rescued” by his self-proclaimed number one fan, Annie Wilkes. At first, she appears to be a devoted nurse caring for his broken body—but soon it becomes clear that she is also his captor.
The Shadow of the Wind
EGP185The Shadow of the Wind A Haunting Literary Mystery of Love, Loss, and Secrets Buried in Books
“The Shadow of the Wind” is a captivating literary mystery set in post-war Barcelona, where a young boy named Daniel discovers a forgotten novel that will change his life forever. Written by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, the story begins in 1945 as Daniel, the son of a book dealer, is introduced to the secretive “Cemetery of Forgotten Books,” where he finds a novel by Julian Carax. As he becomes obsessed with the author, Daniel uncovers a chilling truth: “Someone is systematically destroying every copy of Carax’s work, and his book may be the last.”
The Girl Who Played with Fire
EGP220The Girl Who Played with Fire A Dark Thriller of Revenge, Secrets, and the Fight Against Corruption
“The Girl Who Played with Fire” is a gripping crime thriller by Stieg Larsson that blends investigative journalism with psychological suspense. The story follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist, who becomes involved in a dangerous investigation into a sex trafficking network exposing powerful figures. At the same time, a brutal double murder shocks Stockholm, and all evidence points toward one suspect: Lisbeth Salander.
His & Hers
EGP160His & Hers A Psychological Thriller Where Every Truth Has Two Sides and Someone Is Always Lying
His & Hers is a gripping psychological thriller that explores how every story has two perspectives—”his and hers”—and how truth can become dangerously subjective. Set in the seemingly peaceful British village of Blackdown, the story begins when a woman is found murdered, pulling everyone into a web of suspicion, secrets, and deception. Newsreader Anna Andrews is reluctantly drawn into covering the case, despite her complicated personal connection to the story.
Not Quite Dead Yet
EGP200Not Quite Dead Yet A Race Against Time to Solve a Murder Before It Happens
“Not Quite Dead Yet” is a gripping psychological thriller that follows Jet Mason, a young woman whose life changes in a single terrifying night. At twenty-seven, Jet has always believed she had time to figure everything out—until she is brutally attacked on Halloween by an unknown intruder. Left with a catastrophic brain injury, doctors deliver a chilling prognosis: within seven days, she will die from a fatal aneurysm.
Along Came a Spider
EGP175Along Came a Spider A Heart-Pounding Thriller of Crime, Mystery, and the Genius Detective Alex Cross
In Along Came a Spider, bestselling author James Patterson delivers a gripping and intense psychological thriller that pits brilliant detective Alex Cross against one of the most cunning and psychopathic criminals imaginable. The story begins with a missing little girl, Maggie Rose, and escalates to a series of horrifying crimes, including the murder of a family in Washington, D.C., and the killing of an elementary school teacher. At the center of this chaos is Gary Soneji, a criminal mastermind whose intellect and ruthlessness challenge even the combined efforts of the FBI, Secret Service, and local police.
The Pelican Brief
EGP180The Pelican Brief A Gripping Legal Thriller of Conspiracy, Danger, and Unstoppable Pursuit
In The Pelican Brief, acclaimed author John Grisham delivers a high-stakes legal thriller that blends political intrigue, murder, and investigative journalism. Law student Darby Shaw writes what she believes to be a bold legal theory—a “shot in the dark”—linking the assassination of two Supreme Court justices to a powerful corporate and political conspiracy.
What begins as a brilliant guess quickly becomes a life-or-death struggle as Darby realizes she has become a target of those determined to silence her.
A Time to Kill
EGP250A Time to Kill A Gripping Courtroom Drama of Justice, Revenge, and Moral Dilemmas
In A Time to Kill, John Grisham presents a searing exploration of justice, morality, and racial tension in the Deep South. The story centers on a ten-year-old girl brutally assaulted by two men in Clanton, Mississippi, and her father’s desperate act of vigilante justice. As the town reels in shock, young defense attorney Jake Brigance must navigate an incendiary trial that challenges the limits of the legal system and tests the courage of everyone involved.
The Lincoln Lawyer
EGP170The Lincoln Lawyer A Gripping Legal Thriller Featuring Mickey Haller and the Dark Side of Justice
In The Lincoln Lawyer, bestselling author Michael Connelly introduces Mickey Haller, a cynical yet brilliant defense attorney operating from the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car. Traveling between courthouses across Los Angeles, Haller defends clients ranging from bikers and con artists to drunk drivers and drug dealers. While the law is often about negotiation rather than truth, Haller’s latest high-paying case seems routine—until someone close to him is brutally murdered.
and then there were none
EGP135No One Is Safe: The Deadly Game in And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None is Agatha Christie’s most chilling and masterfully plotted mystery novel, often regarded as her finest work. The story begins with ten strangers—each hiding a dark past—invited to a remote island off the Devon coast under mysterious circumstances. Their host is nowhere to be found, but soon a voice accuses each guest of murder. When the guests begin dying one by one, following the verses of a macabre nursery rhyme displayed in each room, panic and paranoia spread. Cut off from the mainland, with no way to escape, they realize the killer is among them.
death in the clouds
EGP120Murder at 10,000 Feet: Death in the Clouds and the Crime Above the Clouds
Summary of the Novel:
Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie is a suspenseful and inventive murder mystery set aboard a passenger airplane flying from Paris to London. The serenity of the journey is shattered when a woman is discovered dead in her seat, seemingly killed by a poisoned dart. Among the passengers is none other than Hercule Poirot, seated just a few rows away. As suspicion falls on nearly everyone onboard, Poirot must use his famed intellect to unravel a complex case of murder carried out in the most confined and unlikely of places.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
EGP130The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Classic Cases That Define the Master Detective
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the seminal collection of short stories that cemented Holmes and Dr. Watson as icons of detective fiction. Set during the golden era of Victorian London, these twelve tales showcase Holmes at the height of his deductive powers, solving cases that range from bizarre crimes to chilling mysteries.
His last bow sherlock holmes
EGP130His Last Bow – Sherlock Holmes Comes Out of Retirement to Face a Changing World
His Last Bow by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a captivating collection of eight Sherlock. Holmes short stories, showcasing the legendary detective in the twilight of his career. Now retired to the English countryside and preoccupied with beekeeping, Holmes seems content to leave crime-solving behind. But the looming threat of World War I calls him back into action, proving that his unparalleled intellect and deductive skills are needed more than ever.
Murder on the Orient Express
EGP120A Locked-Room Mystery at Its Finest: Murder on the Orient Express
Summary of the Novel:
Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s most iconic detective novels, featuring her legendary Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Set aboard the luxurious Orient Express as it is stranded in a Balkan snowdrift, the novel begins with a shocking murder: an American tycoon is found stabbed to death in his locked compartment. With the train isolated and the murderer still among the passengers, Poirot must navigate a tangle of alibis, lies, and identities to solve a case where nothing is as it seems.
the valley of fear
EGP120The Valley of Fear – Sherlock Holmes Faces a Sinister Conspiracy
The Valley of Fear is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s final Sherlock. Holmes novel, blending murder mystery with a tale of secret societies and espionage. Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn to a country manor following a violent death that may be either murder or suicide.
As they investigate, they uncover a shadowy organization responsible for the crime, requiring Holmes to infiltrate and unravel a web of deceit, betrayal, and long-held grudges. The novel alternates between the immediate investigation and a gripping backstory, revealing the forces that shaped the deadly events.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
EGP145The Return of Sherlock Holmes – The Resurrection of a Legend
The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the long-awaited collection that brought the world’s most iconic detective back from the dead—literally. After Holmes’ presumed demise in “The Final Problem,” readers worldwide were stunned. But public demand was relentless, and Doyle, eventually relenting, resurrected Holmes in this triumphant collection of thirteen stories first published between 1903 and 1904.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
EGP105The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes – Where Legends Are Born and Lost
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the second unforgettable collection of short stories chronicling the adventures of the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his trusted companion, Dr. John Watson. This anthology not only deepens our understanding of Holmes’ genius but also raises the stakes higher than ever. Through twelve riveting tales, readers are introduced to key figures like Holmes’ brilliant brother Mycroft and his most formidable nemesis, Professor Moriarty.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
EGP105The Hound of the Baskervilles – A Curse, A Legend, and the Mind of Sherlock Holmes
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is perhaps the most celebrated Sherlock Holmes novel—and for good reason. This atmospheric mystery plunges readers into the eerie fog of the English moors, where legends of a monstrous, spectral hound haunt the noble Baskerville family. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies under mysterious circumstances, his heir, Sir Henry, arrives from Canada to claim the estate—only to find himself stalked by the same chilling fate.
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