"It's like discovering a hidden vault of Victorian detective stories that time forgot."— Reader review
START YOUR OLD CAP COLLIER COLLECTION TODAY
Begin your journey and discover the detective who thrilled a generation with drama, suspense, & action that defined a genre.
Bought separately — $5097
Standard Bundle Discount — $4499
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Why These Stories Nearly Disappeared (And Why They're Worth Saving)
"Dime novel detectives like Old Cap Collier were among the most widely read forms of popular entertainment in turn-of-the-century America."— Michael Denning, cultural historian
Starting in the 1880s, Old Cap Collier mysteries captivated working-class Americans. They devoured them on trains, in barbershops, during lunch breaks. These weren't genteel drawing-room puzzles — they were raw, thrilling stories about a master detective solving murders, infiltrating criminal rings, and outwitting the underworld.
But libraries trashed them. Lit departments called them 'popularist trash.' Collectors hoarded the survivors. For over a century, these stories existed only as crumbling pamphlets in private collections — if they survived at all.
For over a decade, I've been rescuing them. I run a boutique publishing company preserving forgotten fiction — Old Cap Collier, Bradys mysteries, Sax Rohmer, vintage true crime, and much more. With thirty years as a writer and magazine editor, I spend thirty to forty hours per book doing line-by-line restoration.
- ◆ Every comma corrected.
- ◆ Every em dash placed.
- ◆ No broken scans.
- ◆ No AI butchery.
"Just obsessive literary archaeology."
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3 THRILLING MYSTERIES … 3 TIRELESS DETECTIVES
Old Search
OLD SEARCH AND THE STRANGERS; OR, THE THUGS OF GOTHAM
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In the dark depths of New York's sewers, a gruesome find sets off a chain of events that could unravel a millionaire's mysterious disappearance. As secrets bubble to the surface, will they uncover the truth or sink deeper into danger?
Old Broadbrim
OLD BROADBRIM INTO THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA; OR, A STRANGE CASE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
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Guarding a millionaire against an invisible foe leads Old Broadbrim into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Will he uncover the truth before it's too late?
Old Spicer
SPRUCE STREET TRAGEDY; OR, OLD SPICER HANDLES A DOUBLE MYSTERY
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Murder, secrets, and a legendary detective. Step into a world of intrigue where every clue leads to a chilling truth.
Here's what's inside your OLD CAP COLLIER Starter Kit:
- ✓Three complete Old Cap Collier adventures — Over 300 pages of fast-paced investigations, cliffhangers, disguises, and last-minute escapes — the kind of stories readers once waited for every single week.
- ✓Classic American pulp — untouched and authentic — The original texts as millions first read them. No rewrites. No modern edits. Just pure, turn-of-the-century detective fiction.
- ✓Professionally restored for real reading — Clean text, proper spacing, and book-quality layout — so you can actually sink into the story instead of fighting bad scans and broken formatting.
Standard retail: $5097 ($1699 × 3)
Typical bundle price: $4499
That's $999 per book!
Today Just $2999
(plus $742 shipping)
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"I bought one, came back for the collection. Should have just started there. Worth every penny."
— Bill R., 75
Finally — A Mystery Collection You Can Actually Read
These pulp masterpieces were rotting in university archives — unreadable scans of deteriorating originals, nearly lost forever. Each book in this collection has been professionally restored by hand: OCR reconstruction, line-by-line editing, and modern typesetting that honors the original 1880s design. The result? Museum-quality detective fiction you can actually enjoy, not squint through.
Before
After
From illegible archive scan to premium reading experience. Every Tales of Murder Press book receives this level of restoration.
What Readers Are Saying
"I bought one, came back for the collection. Should have just started there. Worth every penny."
Bill R., 75
"You can tell these were made by someone who loves the originals, not just another public domain dump."
Chase H.
"I meant to read one. Ended up tearing through five."
Doris W., 68
"No foul language, no over-the-top ****. Just good clean murder and mayhem!"
Audrey Z.
"Pure gaslight noir. Grit, grime, and justice."
Piper R.
"Fast, clean, smart. No filler. Just pure detective fun."
Eli G.
"Zero fluff. All grit, plot, and clever twists."
Dylan E.
"Feels like finding a secret stash of old-school pulp gold."
Felix Q.
"My grandfather would have loved these. Heck, I love these. Real stories with real detective work."
Harold M., 71
"Bought for my dad. He called me the next day to say he'd already finished two."
Karen S.
"Better than most modern thrillers. These old writers knew how to keep you turning pages."
Ray T., 63
"Finally, mystery books that don't need a content warning. Just solid storytelling."
Martha L.
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The Reader's Honor Guarantee
I do things differently here at Tales of Murder Press — because I'm not just selling books, I'm building a community of readers who value trust as much as stories. If you're not absolutely delighted with the mysteries in this collection, I'll give you a full 100% refund. No forms
No hoops. Just hit 'reply' on your order confirmation email and let me know. Of course, I'd like to hear why — formatting issues, download problems — so I can improve them for other readers
I trust you to be honest. I'd rather lose a sale than leave a reader unhappy. Your satisfaction will always matter more to me than the money
Each book represents 30+ years of editorial expertise and hundreds of hours of meticulous restoration work. These aren't scanning-service reprints or algorithm-generated OCR dumps — they're professionally crafted editions that exceed modern publishing standards.
But what about … ?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. These are complete, standalone novels — not samples, not excerpts. Each story was originally published as a full dime novel.
Of course. You can keep, trade, resell your paperbacks as you see fit. In fact, I encourage it. Let's share these amazing stories. Just email me your paperback order number and I'll send you a discount code for the ebook. Then you can pass along the paperback.
The books are printed one at a time upon order. Total production time is about 10–14 days, typically, but could take longer. Plus shipping time. The books are printed in Ohio.
You're covered by the Reader's Honor Guarantee. Just email me and let me know the issue. I'll make it right with either a refund or a new paperback sent out ASAP at my expense.
"It's like discovering a hidden vault of Victorian detective stories that time forgot."— Reader review
START YOUR OLD CAP COLLIER COLLECTION TODAY
Begin your journey and discover the detective who thrilled a generation with drama, suspense, & action that defined a genre.
Bought separately — $5097
Standard Bundle Discount — $4499
Just $2999 Today!
(plus $742 shipping)
That's $999 per book! Normally $1699
Prefer ebooks? Click here to see the OLD CAP COLLIER BUNDLE EBOOK offer.