# Crime Stories: Detective Books — Classic Mystery Anthology

> Classic Mystery Anthology (iPhone/iPad app by Alexey Polunin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-stories-detective-books/id6748254119 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexey Polunin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541894864)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-stories-detective-books/id6748254119/reviews.md

## What is Crime Stories?

Dive into the origins of the world's most captivating genre. "Crime Stories Anthology" is a curated digital library featuring 101 seminal works by 29 legendary authors who shaped detective fiction.
From the first logical deductions of Edgar Allan Poe to the intricate "locked-room" puzzles of the Golden Age, this collection serves as a literary roadmap of the genre’s evolution.

What’s Inside:
• 101 complete works published before 1931.
• 29 iconic authors including Arthur Conan Doyle, Maurice Leblanc, Anna Katharine Green, and Agatha Christie. For each author, a brief creative biography and his contribution to the development of the detective genre are presented.
• 5 historical eras: witness the birth of the analytical sleuth, the gentleman thief, and the intellectual police procedural.

Explore the Evolution:
• The Birth (1841–1870): Meet C. Auguste Dupin and the first professional detectives.
• The Classical Model (1870–1899): The rise of Sherlock Holmes and physical clues.
• New Experiments (1899–1915): Introducing Arsène Lupin and the first female sleuths.
• Intellectual Mysteries (1910–1925): The "fair play" era where you solve the crime alongside the hero.
• The Golden Age (1920–1930): Masterpieces of logic and suspense.

Whether you are a fan of gritty noir or sophisticated intellectual riddles, this anthology offers a unique journey through the history of crime.
Legal Note: All works in this collection are in the public domain in the United States. If you are located outside of U.S. jurisdiction, please consult your local copyright laws.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| One Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the Full Vault | $29.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-08-04

Fixed some bugs

### 3.1 — 2026-05-18

Fixed some bugs

### 3.0 — 2026-04-28

Major Update: The Golden Age Anthology
• Huge Content Expansion: Now featuring 101 curated works by 29 legendary authors.
• Modern Architecture: The app has been rebuilt from the ground up for better performance and stability.
• Curated Collections: Explore the history of the genre through five distinct historical eras.
• Flexible Subscriptions: Choose the plan that fits your reading style.

### 2.0 — 2025-08-05

Due to numerous requests from readers, the opportunity to get acquainted with the entire Crime Stories collection has been opened

### 1.1 — 2025-07-20

Fixed some bugs

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All apps by Alexey Polunin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1541894864

## Related topics

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