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The treasure trap

1979
Billy Beak's new neighbor convinces him to help her search a long-missing millionaire's mansion for treasure.

The talking table mystery

1977
A boy and a girl acquire a mysterious diary and become the focus of unwelcome attention by a group of people determined to take it from them.

The swing of the gate

1978
A young reporter investigating the murder of a call girl uncovers evidence that casts suspicion on his own brother.

The secret cross of Lorraine

1981
While visiting friends in France, Twyla becomes involved with trying to find the elusive owner of a lost Cross of Lorraine.

Doris Fein, legacy of terror

1984
Having inherited fifteen million dollars, Doris goes to Chicago to meet with a man who claims to be the real heir to the fortune, only to be kidnapped and involved with the most sinister members of organized crime.

Doris Fein--phantom of the casino

1981
Doris experiences romance, adventure, and excitement as she investigates a conspiracy directed against the tourists at the casino of Santa Catarina Island.

Doris Fein, deadly Aphrodite

1982
Doris checks into a very exclusive health spa and discovers that someone is systematically doing away with the world's wealthiest women. With the help of Larry Small she begins to unravel a seven-year-old murder mystery.

Chip

1979
A friendly drifter's arrival in a small Idaho town drastically alters a teenager's life.

Matilda's masterpiece

1977
When she practically witnesses the theft of a valuable painting, twelve-year-old Mattie does her own detective work to trap the thief.

Alik, the detective

1977
An avid detective story fan finds himself responsible for solving a real mystery.

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