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Carter Brown

    August 1, 1923 – May 5, 1985

    This author became known for his thrilling and often gritty stories that delved into the darker aspects of human nature. His works are characterized by a brisk pace and original plots that keep readers in constant suspense. With a masterful sense of atmosphere, he could depict a world full of intrigue and danger. His unique style and ability to create unforgettable characters make him a prominent figure in his genre.

    Lament For A Lousy Lover
    The Wanton
    Tomorrow is Murder
    The Exotic
    Phreak-Out!
    The Wench is Wicked/Blonde Verdict/Delilah Was Deadly
    • Al Wheeler doesn't need the holiday bit to wish for the well-filled stocking. He's in favor of lovely legs -- and there on up, nicely stacked -- at any month of the twelve-month year.Lieutenant Al Wheeler comes down the chimney and finds hot tempers, hot chicks, and one warm corpse...all sizzling like snow in July...

      A Corpse for Christmas
    • The Wanton / The Dame / The Desired

      • 286 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      THE WANTONIn which Lieutenant Al Wheeler must figure out—who killed the youngest member of the Randall family by hanging her from a tree—what the mysterious “W” brand on her neck signifies—who’s next as the Randalls are each threatened with a similar fateTHE DAMEIn which Lieutenant Al Wheeler is called upon to—discover who murdered the secretary of famous actress, Judy Manners—find out who is lying about the signed contracts which the producer claims are legit—maneuver his way around Camille, the mistress of Judy’s philandering husbandTHE DESIREDIn which Lieutenant Al Wheeler finds himself in the midst of murder—when he almost collides with a car with a dead body in its trunk—involving a beautiful, spoiled vixen who had been driving the car—with a prime patsy for the killing in the form of the vixen’s labor boss father

      The Wanton / The Dame / The Desired