Philip Pullman - Sally Lockhart misteries

1. The Ruby in the Smoke

 [Unabridged audiobook]

 

In search of clues to the mystery of her father's death, 16-year-old Sally Lockhart ventures into the shadowy underworld of Victorian London. Pursued by villains at every turn, the intrepid Sally finally uncovers two dark mysteries--and realizes that she herself is the key to both.

Of all contemporary American writers, Philip Roth is perhaps the most ambitious, yet he is one of the most underrepresented in terms of critical attention given his place in American letters. Unlike many aging novelists, whose production and creative mastery wane over time, Roth has demonstrated a unique ability not only to sustain his literary output, but also to surpass the scope and talent inherent in his previous writings. He has been awarded many literary honors, and in the 1990s alone he won every major American book award.

L. A. Movie by Philip Prowse (audiobook)

Lenny Samuel, the Los Angeles private detective, is hired to investigate threats made to a famous film actress.

Antonia Mannering refused to become an old maid!

She was a young woman with plans, and Lord Philip Ruthven played a large part in them. Though the childhood friends had not seen one another in years, she was perfectly aware that Philip had no lack of female companionship. But he had never married, and it was high time he did. If she could prove to him that she was capable of running his home and would not disgrace him in society, Antonia was certain he would propose a comfortable arrangement. But never had she expected that their hearts would somehow find their way into the bargain!

Detective story
Level: 6 (3000 words)
Language: American English

The Long Goodbye, published in 1953, is the last but one of Raymond Chandler’s seven novels featuring the legendary private detective Philip Marlowe.