After Oz
- 240 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
Gordon McAlpine je mistrem žánrových inovací, který se nebojí prozkoumávat hranice detektivního románu. Jeho díla se vyznačují hravým přístupem k záhadám, často se prolínají s historií, humorem a fantazií, čímž vytváří jedinečné a překvapivé čtenářské zážitky. McAlpineho styl je popisován jako úsporný, jasný a silný, což čtenářům umožňuje plně se ponořit do jeho spletitých a půvabných příběhů.





After having foiled the arch-nemesis who tried to kill them, identical twins Edgar and Allan Poe travel to New Orleans, where they will play their famous namesake in a feature film--and try not to get killed again
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.
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.
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.