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13 Murder Mysteries
A collection of 13 murder mystery stories, by various authors, including David Belbin, Dennis Hamley and Malcolm Rose. Natalie must solve the mystery of what happened to her sister, Lauren is facing punishment for a murder she thinks she did not commit, and Paul wants to prove he is no wimp.
384 pages, Paperback
First published June 21, 1996
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September 23, 2021
Even though these stories are aimed at a teenage audience I still had fun with most of them.
May 13, 2024
I read this with the Point Horror Book Club, and really enjoyed it. A few misses, but definitely more hits.
May 8, 2025
Dead on arrival by Stan Nicholls.
A story about a prank that goes wrong. It was all a part of a greater plan. This story instantly pulls you in and keeps you wondering about the mystery. I liked how our main character Paul figures it all out.
why you're here by David Belbin
A very sad story, this one will stick with me I think. When five strangers win something, they all end up locked in a room and forced to look at everything they've done in life. Incredibly dark.
Scree by Philip Gross
A masterminded plot but unlikely villain. This seemed like some sort of boot camp for young, troubled teenagers. I really liked the twist in this one.
The cult by Malcolm rose
This one made me nervous! A cult is a tricky thing and someone willingly going into it? Scary.
Lovers leap by Lisa Tuttle
This one was a wee bit unrealistic. One of the guides helping a group climb a mountain seems irresistible to most girls, leading to a lot of jealousy.
Die laughing by Amber Vane
Something about the theater always makes for a good setting. There was some double crossing here and one of the characters was unlikable. A good, easy read.
Still life by Laurence Staig
This one was really good and unique. I like how it was left open ended and the son figures it out. A story about artists who have one critic that can end their career and what happens when they are sick of it.
Spoiled by Jill Bennett
The characters in this one were hard to follow which took me out of the story. By the end of it, I got it though. A group of friends and siblings go stay at a farm. One of them is fostered.
Dead lucky by Sue Welford
We start this story in a snowstorm. A bus driver is taking some people up for skiing. On the bus ride we hear of a story about a serial killer who only attacks at hotels. A rather fast paced one, quite enjoyable.
A touch of death by Ann Evans
A crazy family story led by characters who all seem insane. This one was good, if a little bit like meeting the in laws horror story!
X is for Execution by Alan Durant
This one was a simple story, with no clear motive at the start. Seemed to have some loop holes but that's just how it was written. Overall, still good.
Colonel Mustard in the library by Dennis Hamley
This one was really fun! I like the spin on it. Horrible teacher though but made for a good story. This one stands out.
Dead Like me by Nigel Robinson.
A great one to end on, enjoyed the twist but it was sad!
A story about a prank that goes wrong. It was all a part of a greater plan. This story instantly pulls you in and keeps you wondering about the mystery. I liked how our main character Paul figures it all out.
why you're here by David Belbin
A very sad story, this one will stick with me I think. When five strangers win something, they all end up locked in a room and forced to look at everything they've done in life. Incredibly dark.
Scree by Philip Gross
A masterminded plot but unlikely villain. This seemed like some sort of boot camp for young, troubled teenagers. I really liked the twist in this one.
The cult by Malcolm rose
This one made me nervous! A cult is a tricky thing and someone willingly going into it? Scary.
Lovers leap by Lisa Tuttle
This one was a wee bit unrealistic. One of the guides helping a group climb a mountain seems irresistible to most girls, leading to a lot of jealousy.
Die laughing by Amber Vane
Something about the theater always makes for a good setting. There was some double crossing here and one of the characters was unlikable. A good, easy read.
Still life by Laurence Staig
This one was really good and unique. I like how it was left open ended and the son figures it out. A story about artists who have one critic that can end their career and what happens when they are sick of it.
Spoiled by Jill Bennett
The characters in this one were hard to follow which took me out of the story. By the end of it, I got it though. A group of friends and siblings go stay at a farm. One of them is fostered.
Dead lucky by Sue Welford
We start this story in a snowstorm. A bus driver is taking some people up for skiing. On the bus ride we hear of a story about a serial killer who only attacks at hotels. A rather fast paced one, quite enjoyable.
A touch of death by Ann Evans
A crazy family story led by characters who all seem insane. This one was good, if a little bit like meeting the in laws horror story!
X is for Execution by Alan Durant
This one was a simple story, with no clear motive at the start. Seemed to have some loop holes but that's just how it was written. Overall, still good.
Colonel Mustard in the library by Dennis Hamley
This one was really fun! I like the spin on it. Horrible teacher though but made for a good story. This one stands out.
Dead Like me by Nigel Robinson.
A great one to end on, enjoyed the twist but it was sad!
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May 13, 2024
There were a few I didn't enjoy so much, but really enjoyed Dead On Arrival and Dead Like Me. Why You're Here, The Cult, Die Laughing!, Still Life, and A Touch of Death were amazing! Those five were some of the best short murder mysteries I've ever read! A Touch of Death was hilarious! Overall, I recommend this book.
May 22, 2011
This is a book of short stories, all about murders, happening in a closed group of teens. They were written by different people, but the feel of the stories was much the same - none of them being very believable. Some of the writing was a touch painful - I lost track of how many times eyes flew round the room, or swept over someone, but mostly it was okay.
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October 10, 2017Terribly written but oddly entertaining, though maybe that's just my brain melting after non-stop dissertation writing. It stuck with me as an early teenager and that's why I tracked it down and am rereading it, but I don't think anyone older than 12/13 should bother. Not if they're looking for anything vaguely interesting or compelling or even well... mysterious.
September 19, 2014
enjoyed quite a few of the stories tho I thought some dragged on a bit
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