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6 Seconds of Darkness
In '6 Seconds of Darkness', Octavus Roy Cohen weaves a web of deceit and intrigue, encapsulating the essence of traditional whodunit novels with a unique twist. Set against the backdrop of a city seething with political corruption, the book follows the enigmatic murder of Edward Hamilton, a reformist leader. Cohen's narrative is steeped in the rich tapestry of classic detective fiction, seamlessly blending suspense with a complex character study. His style is crisp and evocative, immersing readers in a bygone era, while retaining timeless relevance within its exploration of morality and justice. The author paints a vivid literary landscape, revealing the entangled human motivations in the mi...
Midnight
On a dark and gloomy night a glamorous lady catches a cab in the big city and after a tough ride through the blizzard the car stops at the destination. The driver finds out that the lady has gone and that there is a suitcase and a dead body of a man left on the back seat. Police department is confused and they decide to pull the atypical move and call private investigator David Carroll to help them solve the mystery.
Assorted Chocolates
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Jim Hanvey, Detective
"Jim Hanvey, Detective" by Octavus Roy Cohen. Published by DigiCat. DigiCat publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each DigiCat edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
The Mystery Cases of Detective Hanvey
In 'The Mystery Cases of Detective Hanvey', Octavus Roy Cohen introduces readers to an unorthodox protagonist in the form of Jim Hanvey, an atypical private eye whose physical appearance belies a brilliant deductive mind. Through Cohen's vivid prose and clever plotting, readers are invited into a world where justice is pursued through intellect and integrity rather than physical prowess. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the narrative weaves through intricate cases of deceit and corruption, challenging preconceived notions of what makes a great detective. The anthology includes captivating stories such as 'Fish Eyes,' 'Homespun Silk,' and 'Caveat Emptor,' each showcasin...
The Corpse That Walked
Death, in a fiendish disguise, had come to keep an appointment.He wore another man's face. He lived with another man's woman. And he was to die another man's death. Alan Douglas found himself in a macabre masquerade that could have only one ending--murder. Beyond the door was a man who didn't exist, but who was intent on killing him! Alan Douglas loves Gail Foster. Gail Foster's father finds himself framed for embezzlement and must pay the money back or be charged with the crime. Alan is offered a heap of money if he will impersonate a certain rich man for several months--an offer he can't afford to refuse if he wants to help Gail's father. But...nothing is what it seems.A golden age pulp thriller from the 1950's.
The Other Woman
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Jim Hanvey, Detective
First published in 1923, Jim Hanvey, Detective is a collection of seven stories that originally appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and features private eye Jim Hanvey in classic whodunit style mysteries. Described as the "backwoods Nero Wolfe," the genial Hanvey befriends "good guys" and criminals alike to get the job done. Bank robberies, jewel heists, and all-purposes cons—none are a match for Octavus Roy Cohen's waddling sleuth.
Black Stereotypes in Popular Series Fiction, 1851-1955
Even well-meaning fiction writers of the late Jim Crow era (1900-1955) perpetuated racial stereotypes in their depiction of black characters. From 1918 to 1952, Octavus Roy Cohen turned out a remarkable 360 short stories featuring Florian Slappey and the schemers, romancers and ditzes of Birmingham's Darktown for The Saturday Evening Post and other publications. Cohen said, "I received a great deal of mail from Negroes and I have never found any resentment from a one of them." The black readership had to be satisfied with any black presence in the popular literature of the day. The best known white writers of black characters included Booth Tarkington (Herman and Verman in the Penrod books),...
