Dennis Lynds

14 Series

Dennis Lynds, an American author, wrote under various pseudonyms including Michael Collins, Mark Sadler, John Crowe, and William Arden. He was renowned for his mystery writing, earning the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Lynds also received Lifetime Achievement awards from both the Private Eye Writers of America and the Mystery Writers of America.

In "The Silent Scream" by Dennis Lynds, private investigator Fortune takes on a case to distract himself from romantic troubles. He is tasked with investigating a blonde woman who frequents a local French restaurant. Soon after beginning his investigation, Fortune receives a warning to flee and a threat from different individuals. The case plunges him into a dangerous world of violence and treachery. Fortune must navigate these perilous circumstances to unravel the mystery.

Paul Shaw (as Mark Sadler)

The Falling Man

(1970)

Here to Die

(1971)

Mirror Image

(1972)

Circle of Fire

(1973)

Touch of Death

(1984)

Deadly Innocents

(1986)

Dan Fortune (as Michael Collins)

Act of Fear

(1967)

The Brass Rainbow

(1969)

Night of the Toads

(1970)

Walk a Black Wind

(1971)

Shadow of a Tiger

(1972)

The Silent Scream

(1973)

Blue Death

(1975)

The Blood-Red Dream

(1976)

The Night Runners

(1978)

The Slasher

(1980)

Freak

(1983)

Minnesota Strip

(1987)

Red Rosa

(1988)

Castrato

(1989)

Chasing Eights

(1990)

The Irishman's Horse

(1991)

Cassandra in Red

(1992)

Crime, Punishment, and Resurrection

(1992)

Fortune's World

(2001)

Kane Jackson (as William Arden)

A Dark Power

(1968)

Goliath Scheme

(1970)

Deal in Violence

(1971)

Murder Underground / Die to a Distant Drum

(1972)

Deadly Legacy

(1973)

Buena Costa County (as John Crowe)

Another Way To Die

(1972)

Bloodwater

(1974)

Crooked Shadows

(1975)

When They Kill Your Wife

(1977)

Close to Death

(1979)

Charlie Chan

(1974)

Standalone Novels

Combat Soldier

(1962)

Uptown Downtown

(1963)

Mask of Silence

(1968)

Lukan War

(1969)(As: Michael Collins)

The Planets of Death

(1970)(As:Michael Collins)

Woman in marble

(1972)

SWAT No. 1 - Crossfire

(1975)

The Cadillac Cowboy

(1995)(As: Michael Collins)

Short Stories/Novellas

Success of a Mission

(1968)

Short Story Collections

Talking to the World and Other Stories

(1995)

Spies and Thieves, Cops and Killers, Etc.

(2002)(As:Michael Collins)

Slot Machine Kelly

(2005)(As: Michael Collins)

Alfred Hitchcock and The Three Investigators

The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot

(1964)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Secret of Terror Castle

(1964)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy

(1965)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Mystery of the Green Ghost

(1965)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure

(1966)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Secret of Skeleton Island

(1966)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Mystery of the Silver Spider

(1967)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Mystery of the Fiery Eye

(1967)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Mystery of the Screaming Clock

(1968)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Mystery of the Moaning Cave

(1968)(As: William Arden)

The Mystery of the Talking Skull

(1969)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow

(1969)(As: William Arden)

The Secret of the Crooked Cat

(1970)(As:William Arden)

The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints

(1971)(By: M.V. Carey)

The Mystery of the Shrinking House

(1972)(As: William Arden)

The Mystery of Monster Mountain

(1973)(By: Robert Arthur,M.V. Carey)

The Secret of Phantom Lake

(1973)(As:William Arden)

The Mystery of the Dead Man's Riddle

(1974)(As:William Arden)

The Secret of the Haunted Mirror

(1974)(By: M.V. Carey)

The Mystery of the Invisible Dog

(1975)(By: Robert Arthur,M.V. Carey)

The Mystery of Death Trap Mine

(1976)(By: Robert Arthur,M.V. Carey)

The Mystery of the Dancing Devil

(1976)(As: William Arden)

The Mystery of the Headless Horse

(1977)(As:William Arden)

The Mystery of the Deadly Double

(1978)(As:William Arden)

The Mystery of the Magic Circle

(1978)(By: Robert Arthur,M.V. Carey)

The Secret of Shark Reef

(1979)(As: William Arden)

The Mystery of the Sinister Scarecrow

(1979)(By: Robert Arthur,M.V. Carey)

The Mystery of the Scar-Faced Beggar

(1981)(By: Robert Arthur,M.V. Carey)

Mystery of the Blazing Cliffs

(1981)(By: Robert Arthur,M.V. Carey)

The Mystery of the Purple Pirate

(1982)(As:William Arden)

The Mystery of the Wandering Caveman

(1982)(By: Robert Arthur,M.V. Carey)

The Mystery of the Kidnapped Whale

(1983)(By: Robert Arthur,Marc Brandel)

The Mystery of the Missing Mermaid

(1983)(By: Robert Arthur,M.V. Carey)

The Mystery of the Two-Toed Pigeon

(1983)(By: Robert Arthur,Marc Brandel)

The Mystery Of The Smashing Glass

(1984)(As:William Arden)

The Mystery of the Trail of Terror

(1984)(By: Robert Arthur,M.V. Carey)

The Mystery of the Rogues' Reunion

(1985)(By: Robert Arthur,Marc Brandel)

The Mystery of the Creep-Show Crooks

(1985)(By: Robert Arthur)

The Mystery of Wreckers' Rock

(1986)(As:William Arden)

The Mystery of the Cranky Collector

(1987)(By: M.V. Carey)

Hot Wheels

(1990)(As: William Arden)

Mack Bolan

Stony Man Doctrine

(1983)(By: Don Pendleton)

Terminal Velocity

(1984)(By: Don Pendleton)

Dirty War

(1985)(By: Don Pendleton)

Resurrection Day

(1985)(By: Don Pendleton,Chet Cunningham)

Flight 741

(1986)(By: Don Pendleton)

Dead Easy

(1986)(By: Don Pendleton)

Sudden Death

(1987)(By: Don Pendleton)

Rogue Force

(1987)(By: Don Pendleton)

Tropic Heat

(1987)(By: Don Pendleton)

Fire in the Sky

(1988)(By: Mike McQuay)

Anvil of Hell

(1988)(By: Don Pendleton)

Flash Point

(1988)(By: Don Pendleton)

Flesh and Blood

(1988)(By: Don Pendleton)

Moving Target

(1989)(With: Gayle Lynds)

Tightrope

(1989)(By: Don Pendleton)

Blowout

(1989)(By: Don Pendleton)

Blood Fever

(1989)(With: Gayle Lynds)

Knockdown

(1990)(By: Don Pendleton)

Assault

(1990)(By: Don Pendleton)

Backlash

(1990)(By: Don Pendleton)

Siege

(1990)(By: Mel Odom,Don Pendleton)

Blockade

(1991)(By: Don Pendleton)

Evil Kingdom

(1991)(By: Mel Odom,Don Pendleton)

Counterblow

(1991)(By: Don Pendleton)

Hardline

(1991)(By: Don Pendleton)

Firepower

(1992)(By: Don Pendleton)

Storm Burst

(1992)(By: Don Pendleton)

Intercept

(1992)(By: Don Pendleton)

Lethal Impact

(1992)(By: Don Pendleton)

Deadfall

(1993)(By: Don Pendleton)

Onslaught

(1993)(By: Don Pendleton)

Battle Force

(1993)(By: Mel Odom,Don Pendleton)

Rampage

(1993)(By: Don Pendleton)

Takedown

(1994)(By: Don Pendleton)

Hellground

(1994)(By: Don Pendleton)

Inferno

(1994)(By: Mel Odom,Don Pendleton)

Ambush

(1994)(By: Don Pendleton)

Blood Strike

(1994)(By: Don Pendleton)

Killpoint

(1995)(By: Mel Odom,Don Pendleton)

Vendetta

(1995)(By: Don Pendleton)

Stalk Line

(1995)(By: Don Pendleton)

Omega Game

(1995)(By: Don Pendleton)

Shock Tactic

(1995)(By: David Robbins)

Showdown

(1995)(By: Don Pendleton)

Tooth and Claw

(1996)(By: Mike McQuay,Don Pendleton)

Precision Kill

(1996)(By: David Robbins)

Jungle Law

(1996)(By: Don Pendleton)

Dead Center

(1996)(By: Mel Odom,Don Pendleton)

Red Heat

(1996)(By: Don Pendleton)

Thermal Strike

(1996)(By: David Robbins)

Day of the Vulture

(1997)(By: Mike McQuay,Don Pendleton)

The Invisible Assassins

(1997)(By: Don Pendleton,Alan Bomack)

Flames Of Wrath

(1997)(By: Don Pendleton)

High Aggression

(1997)(By: Don Pendleton)

Code of Bushido

(1997)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

Terror Spin

(1997)(By: Don Pendleton)

Judgment in Stone

(1997)(By: Don Pendleton)

Rage for Justice

(1998)(By: Don Pendleton)

Rebels and Hostiles

(1998)(By: Don Pendleton)

Ultimate Game

(1998)(By: Don Pendleton)

Blood Feud

(1998)(By: David Robbins)

Renegade Force

(1998)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

Retribution

(1998)(By: Don Pendleton)

Initiation

(1999)(By: Don Pendleton)

Cloud of Death

(1999)(By: Don Pendleton)

Termination Point

(1999)(By: Don Pendleton)

Hellfire Strike

(1999)(By: Don Pendleton)

Code of Conflict

(1999)(By: David Robbins)

Vengeance

(1999)(By: Don Pendleton)

Executive Action

(2000)(By: Don Pendleton)

Killsport

(2000)(By: Don Pendleton)

Conflagration

(2000)(By: Don Pendleton)

Storm Front

(2000)(By: Don Pendleton)

War Season

(2000)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

Evil Alliance

(2000)(By: David Robbins)

Scorched Earth

(2001)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

Deception

(2001)(By: Don Pendleton)

Destiny's Hour

(2001)(By: Don Pendleton)

Power of the Lance

(2001)(By: Don Pendleton)

A Dying Evil

(2001)(By: Don Pendleton)

Deep Treachery

(2001)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

War Load

(2002)(By: David Robbins)

Sworn Enemies

(2002)(By: Don Pendleton)

Dark Truth

(2002)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

Blood and Sand

(2002)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

Breakaway

(2002)(By: Don Pendleton)

Caged

(2002)(By: Don Pendleton)

Sleepers

(2003)(By: Don Pendleton)

Strike and Retrieve

(2003)(By: Don Pendleton)

Age of War

(2003)(By: David Robbins)

Line of Control

(2003)(By: Don Pendleton)

Breached

(2003)(By: Don Pendleton)

Retaliation

(2003)(By: Don Pendleton)

Pressure Point

(2004)(By: Don Pendleton,Ron Renauld)

Silent Running

(2004)(By: Don Pendleton)

Stolen Arrows

(2004)(By: Don Pendleton,Nick Pollotta)

Zero Option

(2004)(By: Don Pendleton)

Predator Paradise

(2004)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

Circle of Deception

(2004)(By: Don Pendleton)

Point of Betrayal

(2005)(By: Don Pendleton)

Devil's Bargain

(2005)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

False Front

(2005)(By: Don Pendleton)

Lethal Tribute

(2005)(By: Don Pendleton)

Season of Slaughter

(2005)(By: Don Pendleton)

Ballistic Force

(2005)(By: Don Pendleton)

Renegade

(2006)(By: Don Pendleton)

Survival Reflex

(2006)(By: Don Pendleton)

Path to War

(2006)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

Blood Dynasty

(2006)(By: Don Pendleton)

Ultimate Stakes

(2006)(By: Don Pendleton)

State of Evil

(2006)(By: Don Pendleton)

Contagion Option

(2007)(By: Don Pendleton)

Hellfire Code

(2007)(By: Don Pendleton)

War Drums

(2007)(By: Don Pendleton)

Ripple Effect

(2007)(By: Don Pendleton)

Force Lines

(2007)(By: Don Pendleton,Dan Schmidt)

The Killing Rule

(2007)(By: Don Pendleton)

Devil's Playground

(2007)(By: Don Pendleton)

Patriot Play

(2007)(By: Don Pendleton,Mike Linaker)

The Judas Project

(2008)(By: Don Pendleton)

Plains of Fire

(2008)(By: Don Pendleton)

Appointment in Baghdad

(2008)(By: Don Pendleton)

Havana Five

(2008)(By: Don Pendleton)

Colony of Evil

(2008)(By: Don Pendleton)

Hard Passage

(2009)(By: Don Pendleton)

Interception

(2009)(By: Don Pendleton)

Cold War Reprise

(2009)(By: Don Pendleton)

Mission: Apocalypse

(2009)(By: Don Pendleton)

Altered State

(2009)(By: Don Pendleton)

Killing Game

(2009)(By: Don Pendleton)

Diplomacy Directive

(2009)(By: Don Pendleton)

Desert Fallout

(2010)(By: Don Pendleton,Douglas P. Wojtowicz)

Betrayed

(2010)(By: Don Pendleton)

Sabotage

(2010)(By: Don Pendleton)

Conflict Zone

(2010)(By: Don Pendleton)

Blood Play

(2010)(By: Don Pendleton)

Extraordinary Rendition

(2010)(By: Don Pendleton)

Devil's Mark

(2010)(By: Don Pendleton)

Savage Rule

(2011)(By: Don Pendleton)

Infiltration

(2011)(By: Don Pendleton)

Resurgence

(2011)(By: Don Pendleton)

Kill Shot

(2011)(By: Don Pendleton)

Stealth Sweep

(2011)(By: Don Pendleton)

Grave Mercy

(2011)(By: Don Pendleton)

Treason Play

(2011)(By: Don Pendleton)

Assassin's Code

(2011)(By: Don Pendleton)

Fireburst

(2012)(By: Don Pendleton)

Shadow Strike

(2012)(By: Don Pendleton)

Decision Point

(2012)(By: Don Pendleton)

Road of Bones

(2012)(By: Don Pendleton)

Radical Edge

(2012)(By: Don Pendleton)

Oblivion Pact

(2012)(By: Don Pendleton)

Enemy Arsenal

(2012)(By: Don Pendleton)

State of War

(2012)(By: Don Pendleton)

Illicit Supply

(2013)(By: Don Pendleton)

Explosive Demand

(2013)(By: Don Pendleton)

Ballistic

(2013)(By: Don Pendleton)

Crisis Diplomacy

(2013)(By: Don Pendleton)

Apocalypse Ark

(2013)(By: Don Pendleton)

Lethal Stakes

(2013)(By: Don Pendleton)

Ground Zero

(2013)(By: Don Pendleton)

Escalation Tactic

(2013)(By: Don Pendleton)

Jungle Firestorm

(2013)(By: Don Pendleton)

Death Metal

(2014)(By: Don Pendleton)

Justice Run

(2014)(By: Don Pendleton)

China White

(2014)(By: Don Pendleton)

Payback

(2014)(By: Don Pendleton)

Chain Reaction

(2014)(By: Don Pendleton)

Terror Ballot

(2014)(By: Don Pendleton)

Nightmare Army

(2014)(By: Don Pendleton)

Critical Exposure

(2015)(By: Don Pendleton)

Insurrection

(2015)(By: Don Pendleton)

Armed Response

(2015)(By: Don Pendleton)

Desert Falcons

(2015)(By: Don Pendleton)

Ninja Assault

(2015)(By: Don Pendleton)

Lethal Risk

(2015)(By: Don Pendleton)

Dead Reckoning

(2015)(By: Don Pendleton)

War Everlasting

(2015)(By: Don Pendleton)

Willing To Kill

(2018)(By: Don Pendleton)

Michael Collins Short Story Collections

Spies and Thieves, Cops and Killers, Etc.

(2002)(As:Michael Collins)

Slot Machine Kelly

(2005)

Michael Collins Short Stories/Novellas (as Michael Collins)

The Oldest Killer

(1983)

Partners in Crime

(1994)

Alfred Hitchcock's Borrowers of the Night

(1983)

The Mammoth Book of Private Eye Stories

(1988)

Deadly Allies

(1992)

Partners in Crime

(1994)

First Cases, Volume 1

(1996)

Fedora

(2001)

Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Years

(2004)

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