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"Great Stories of Suspense" is a compilation that assembles a range of detective and mystery tales alongside brief horror pieces. The collection includes works by noted writers such as Ross Macdonald, Raymond Chandler, Dorothy Sayers, Arthur Conan Doyle and others, offering readers concise narratives marked by intrigue, tension, and unexpected twists.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Ross Macdonald
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