This collection of early work by Earl Derr Biggers was originally published between 1925 and 1928 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. “The Charlie Chan Collection - Volume I” contains the first three colourful tales of the original Charlie Chan. In “The House Without a Key” we are introduced to Chan, a corpulent father of nine, as he uses all his considerable faculties to solve the case of a murdered father and a missing jewel box. In “The Chinese Parrot,” Chan dons a disguise and goes undercover to solve a complex case involving a fake identity, a kidnapping and a murder. The last story in this volume, “Behind That Curtain”, tells the story of the former head of Scotland Yard, a detective who is pursuing the long-cold trail of a murderer. Earl Derr Biggers was born on 26th August 1884 in Warren, Ohio, USA. Biggers received his further education at Harvard University, where he developed a reputation as a literary rebel, preferring the popular modern authors, such as Rudyard Kipling and Richard Harding Davis to the established figures of classical literature. While on holiday in Hawaii, Biggers heard tales of a real-life Chinese detective operating in Honolulu, named Chang Apana. This inspired him to create his most enduring legacy in the character of super-sleuth Charlie Chan. Biggers wrote six Chan novels in total and all were licensed for movie adaptations by Fox Films. These films were hugely popular with several different actors taking the lead role of Chan. They were even a success in China where the appeal of a character from the country being the hero instead of the villain appealed to film-goers. Eventually; over 40 films were produced featuring the character. Biggers only saw the early on-screen successes of Charlie Chan due to his death at the age of only 48 from a heart attack in April 1933.

Heading to Key West to visit his old friend Ben, P.I. Jackson Douglas anticipates some much-needed R&R. But when Ben is nowhere to be found, legends of a centuries-old pirate treasure surface, and a dead body washes onshore, Jackson dives into an investigation that could change his life forever. Aided by a mysterious and beautiful Southern belle named Sawyer, Jackson works to find not only Ben but also the truth-and possibly a million-dollar treasure. Their search leads them to the bayous and plantations of Louisiana, the beaches and cays of the Bahamas, and to secrets buried beneath the sands of time. Facing danger and deception at every turn, can Jackson and Sawyer uncover the truth before it's too late? Will digging too deep expose them to an enemy with the resources and resolve to bury them? And when lives and fortunes are at stake, can they trust themselves to make the right crucial decisions?

Someone wants Clint Masters to suffer. Someone will burn down the city to get revenge. Clint’s tech company makes devices that manage the city’s infrastructure, making him a respected member of Boston’s elite—until one of his products causes a deadly accident. Using unbreakable encryption, the devices are supposed to be safe from hackers. But as fatalities mount across the city, people question the randomness of the attacks. Isn’t Clint the only man who could unleash such destruction? But the CIA allowed a madman to go free, and Clint’s under a gag order from their last confrontation. While the public accuses him of inflicting terror, he’s not allowed to reveal the truth about the tragedies. As his CIA contacts discover, not everyone at the Agency wants to expose the killer. Amid city-wide panic, the public demands Clint’s arrest. He must choose. Does he go on the run to find the real terrorist or watch from a jail cell while his city burns? FROM READERS: Wow! This book is a thriller! It puts you on the edge of your seat almost immediately and keeps you guessing all the way to the end. From cyber crime to murder this story compels you to go from page to page to page The author has truly brought the reader into the terrifying world of cyber tech gone wrong. This is Stephen King scary with a high tech subject. I am still shaking after finishing this book. this one is just as awesome, oh and it isn't over until the last card is played. I cannot wait to begin the final game… All the story lines make sense and tie back together. I love, or hate, the characters, as appropriate. They totally pull me into their world where I struggle along side them, trying to figure out the next move. need to come up for air! … Read her other books as well if you like things ramped up. Highly recommend this book to all fans of on the edge of your seat thrillers. RECOMMENDED READING ORDER: All my stories intersect, so your favorite characters in one novel may reappear in a completely different series. Mine is a single story world, where storylines and people cross into other lives. Consequently, my books could be read either by series or by the order in which they were written, so I’ve included both lists: The Masters CIA Thriller Series 3 LIES THE MASTERS’ KEY DEAD STORM The Cruise FBI Thriller Series OCEAN OF FEAR SPIDER GAMES ECHOES FROM DEATH The Fender Hacker Thriller Series DARK POOL By Publication Date: 3 LIES DARK POOL OCEAN OF FEAR THE MASTERS’ KEY DEAD STORM SPIDER GAMES ECHOES FROM DEATH If you enjoy my work, please tell your friends and leave a review. Your good opinion matters to me and encourages other readers to try my novels. I’d consider it a favor. All the best, Helen p.s. I love to hear from readers. You can find me and get a free thriller at Helen Hanson.com