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Gordon McAlpine

    Gordon McAlpine is a master of genre innovation, unafraid to explore the boundaries of mystery fiction. His works are characterized by a playful approach to enigma, often weaving in history, humor, and fantasy to create unique and surprising reading experiences. McAlpine's style is lauded as gifted, with prose described as clean, clear, and muscular, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in his intricate and charming narratives.

    After Oz
    Scale Up Millionaire
    The Tell-Tale Start
    Holmes Entangled
    Mystery Box: A Novel about the Creators of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys
    The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe - Once Upon a Midnight Eerie
    • 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.

      Mystery Box: A Novel about the Creators of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys
    • Holmes Entangled

      • 191 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Set in 1920s London, Cambridge, and Paris, this meta-fictional tale features an aging Sherlock Holmes, now a professor, who is drawn back into a world of crime when Arthur Conan Doyle seeks his help. As someone attempts to assassinate Doyle, Holmes must uncover the truth while grappling with his own identity and existential questions. With the aid of Dr. Watson's widow, he navigates a dangerous landscape filled with séances, quantum mechanics, and his own feelings of loss, leading to unexpected revelations.

      Holmes Entangled
    • The Tell-Tale Start

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      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.

      The Tell-Tale Start
    • Scale Up Millionaire

      How To Sell Your Way To A Fast Growth, High Value Enterprise

      • 178 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Mastering the art of selling is the key focus, offering strategies to take control of business growth and achieve financial success. The book provides insights and techniques to elevate sales skills, enabling readers to scale their businesses effectively. It emphasizes the mindset and actions needed to transition from a struggling entrepreneur to a millionaire. Through practical advice, it aims to empower individuals to unlock their potential and transform their ventures into thriving enterprises.

      Scale Up Millionaire
    • The Pet and the Pendulum

      • 196 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      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.

      The Pet and the Pendulum