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IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE! Three quick, classic cases.

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Detective Alderton is back, and this time he's accompanied by his new assistant, none other than Miss Alice Camden. These three cases represent the origins of a duo that is destined to become iconic throughout all of England - they just don't know it yet.

The volume contains: A CHILDISH KIDNAPPING,  a story about Alice's first ever case; UNCONNECTED COINCIDENCES, a late night sortie in the company of an old friend; ON THE EDGE OF DEATH, which illustrates a masterfully executed revenge.All Rights Reserved

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Faces of Man by project-hank

Murder! A gruesome slaughter shocks The Wall. The whole city is frightened. No one feels safe anymore. Inspector Whitfield stated to this reporter, that "the situation is under control. There is no need for panic." Asked if he already got a lead, a possible suspect, he turns away. Who did this horrible deed? Suspicions and speculations make the round, none of which are to be repeated here as not to kindle false accusations... ---------------------------------- Follow two pairs of investigators into the fictional, distorted picture of a Victorian Age London. Are they going to untangle this murder-mystery amidst deep set superstitions, fears, and prejudices? Or are they getting lost in the maze of the city, between poverty and luxury?

How to hide a body by WiAmHu

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Not Afraid by galacticnerd221

Several months after the events at Sherinford Island, Sherlock and John are back to solving crimes at 221B Baker street whilst John juggles parenthood. However, there is something much deeper and much more difficult to understand brewing in the flat. Love. As Sherlock begins to lose his grip on how to deal with matters of the heart and John gets in deep with a case that could prove fatal, the two best friends are to face something which has been the subject of Mrs Hudson's sneaky winks for years.

Roger Aberlour - The Glass Dagger by lewisellis100

When an unexpected invitation to a mysterious soirée arrives, Roger Aberlour faces a dilemma: should he attend a gathering hosted by strangers? As a storm rages outside, the night takes a deadly turn. Roger finds himself determined to unmask a killer lurking in the shadows. * * * * * At Oakwell, a luxurious two-day event brimming with afternoon teas and sumptuous meals promises a sanctuary for its guests. But the atmosphere of elegance shatters when a shocking murder unfolds-a brutal stabbing in the back. Enter Roger, a whiskey-swilling, cigar-smoking unlicensed detective. With only a brief acquaintance with the other guests, he must navigate a web of deceit and hidden agendas to unmask the killer. To catch the killer, he must delve into the minds of those around him and navigate the labyrinth. As tensions rise and the clock ticks down, every secret kept could lead to another victim. In a game where trust is a luxury and danger lurks around every corner, will Roger uncover the truth before it's too late?

Choked (LxReader) by Phoenix_Undead

You, a college dropout meets the worlds greatest detective because of his newest case. What happens and who do you meet?

The Wicked Ones by The_Gang_101

There is a serial killer on the loose in London, one with the intention to make their own justice by purging the city. Did Elizabeth Blythe and Asterin Black need more work on their plate? No. Did they take the case? Yes. Why? Because it's their damn job. Running around to solve the gory murders is not an easy task. Especially with a messy lovesick intel, an irritating yet charming rival and a surprisingly sympathetic hobo thief. But with the help of coffee and stubbornness, the detectives will do their very best to get the job done. Trigger warning: mentions of drugs, theft, murder

Pinch of Arsenic by luciagreen-

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Murder in the Shadows by VvJj77

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DARK SOUL by benjamintheauthor

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Faces of Man

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