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The Scent of a Thief
Detective Cheryl Barnes shook her head at her partner, Robert Simmons. “I can't smell a thing.” “Great,” he replied. “Your allergies act up on the day we investigate a robbery at a perfume company.” The pair drove into…
Published May 4, 2009 · 4,143 readers have tried it
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It's Gone
Officer Jerry Davidson of the Las Vegas Police Force entered “Abe’s Novelties.” Surrounding him were all kinds of magical apparatus. He noticed a gray-haired man behind the counter. “You’re Abe Walters?” “Yes,” said Abe…
Published August 20, 2026 · 2,227 readers have tried it
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Every mystery by Steve Shrott
B-Movie Murder
3,854 readers · 35% solved it
MediumCar Trouble
2,612 readers · 45% solved it
MediumIt's Gone
2,227 readers · 41% solved it
MediumRegister Robbery
2,064 readers · 52% solved it
EasyThe Scent of a Thief
4,143 readers · 61% solved it
MediumThe Zoo Job
2,577 readers · 51% solved it
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