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Edward D. Hoch

    Edward D. Hoch stands as one of the most honored mystery writers of all time. He is celebrated for his concise and challenging mystery stories, often centered on intricate puzzles and brilliant detectives. Hoch's prolific output has left a rich legacy for the genre, with his works continuing to captivate readers through their ingenious problem-solving.

    I.D.
    Diagnosis
    Challenge the Impossible
    Constant Hearses and Other Revolutionary Mysteries
    Hoch's Ladies
    All But Impossible
    • 2023

      Hoch's Ladies

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      "Edward D. Hoch was the most ingenious of modern mystery writers. His stories off fair play cluing, convincing settings, and elaborate (sometimes bizarre) plots. [...] Hoch's ladies were often faced with seemingly impossible crimes -- throat cutting in a locked room, shooting of giant cacti, murder in a giant hot air balloon, stabbing in a shower with no one present, poisoning of Chinese food as a last meal of a murderer, and more ingenious methods that will keep the reader guessing."--Page 4 of cover.

      Hoch's Ladies
    • 2022

      Set against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War, the collection features thirteen stories of Alexander Swift, who interacts with iconic figures like George Washington and Benedict Arnold while serving the Continental Army. Complementing this historical narrative are five intriguing tales of Gideon Parrot, a flamboyant detective from the Golden Age, renowned for his clever problem-solving skills. Together, these characters offer a blend of historical intrigue and detective mystery.

      Constant Hearses and Other Revolutionary Mysteries
    • 2018
    • 2017

      All But Impossible

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.4(22)Add rating

      Northmont, Connecticut, seemed to be haunted by ghosts, ghouls, and impossibilities, until Dr. Sam Hawthorne explained the seemingly impossible. All But Impossible contains fifteen of Dr. Sam's most extraordinary cases solved between 1936 and 1940, including A newly murdered corpse in a sealed tomb in a cemetery A body in a scarecrow A jug that turns water into wine -- poisoned wine A disappearance from a swimming pool A baby who becomes a child's doll on the way to being baptized An unfound door A room that appears and vanishes And eight other ingenious problems for Dr. Sam

      All But Impossible
    • 2015

      The Future Is Ours

      The Collected Science Fiction of Edward D. Hoch

      • 238 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Renowned for his mastery of the mystery short story, Edward D. Hoch's prolific output includes nearly 1,000 tales. He is celebrated for his fair-play and impossible crime narratives, particularly those featuring Dr. Sam Hawthorne, a small-town physician in 1920s New England who solves perplexing mysteries. Hoch also created memorable characters like British Intelligence codebreaker Jeffrey Rand and the thief-for-hire Nick Velvet, showcasing his versatility and creativity in the genre.

      The Future Is Ours
    • 2006

      I.D.

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The new anthology from the Crime Writers Association brings together 17 of the finest crime writers working today, celebrating the 'who' in the whodunnit, the psyche in the psychological profile, the id behind the ID. Featuring exclusive stories from Dagger winners, Robert Barnard and Peter Lovesey, and a Grand Master of Crime winner, Edward D Hoch, an exclusive translation from French legend Tonino Benacquista, and much more.'Sins of Scarlet' by Robert Barnard won the CWA Award for Best Short Story of 2006 and 'Les's Story' by Stuart Pawson was short-listed for the same award.

      I.D.
    • 2000

      The Velvet Touch

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.9(30)Add rating

      The collection features 14 stories centered on Nick Velvet, a selective thief who targets seemingly worthless items, such as a bald man's comb and an overdue library book. To execute his heists, Nick often finds himself solving crimes, including those linked to the enigmatic Sandra Paris, known as The White Queen, who boasts of performing impossible feats. The Velvet Touch not only chronicles Nick's adventures with the White Queen but also includes an introduction by the author and a comprehensive checklist of Nick Velvet's escapades.

      The Velvet Touch
    • 1997

      The Ripper of Storyville is the first collection about one of Hoch's most imaginative creations, Ben Snow, the 19th-century gunman who is often confused with Billy the Kid. The book contains 14 stories, including 7 rare adventures published more than 30 years ago in The Saint Mystery Magazine. Introduction by the author; Ben Snow chronology and bibliography by Marvin Lachman.

      The Ripper of Storyville, and Other Ben Snow Tales
    • 1996

      Diagnosis

      Impossible: The Problems of Dr. Sam Hawthorne

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.1(80)Add rating

      Set in New England during the 1920s and 1930s, this collection centers on country doctor Sam Hawthorne, who tackles locked room mysteries and other impossible crimes. Among the twelve intriguing stories is a classic involving a horse and buggy that mysteriously disappears after entering a covered bridge. The book includes an introduction by the author, along with a chronology and bibliography of Sam Hawthorne by Marvin Lachman, enhancing the reader's understanding of this captivating character and his adventures.

      Diagnosis
    • 1987

      -Leslie Charteris, "The Beauty Specialist:" The Saint battles a master criminal called the Z-Man.G.K. Chesterton, "The Oracle of the Dog:" This novella, about an impossible crime, is considered by many to be the best of the Father Brown stories. The Mystery Writers of America chose it as one of the best mysteries of all time.Michael Gilbert, "The Cleaners:" The only novella featuring Inspector Patrick Petrella. Mr. Gilbert won the 1987 MWA Grand Masters Award.Dorothy Sayers, "The Incredible Elopement of Lord Peter Wimsey:" In a rare adventure outside of Britain, Lord Peter becomes involved in strange doings in the Basque region of northern Spain.

      Great British Detectives