A collection of two thrilling crime stories from George Benton:The Patricia Ward Mystery and Guilty or Not Guilty.In The Patricia Ward Mystery, a young lady appears to vanish into thin air after being seen walking along a path. When a new investigation into her disappearance is launched, it seems that the only way to find the solution is to dig up secrets buried in the past.In Guilty or Not Guilty, a husband imprisoned in 1985 for the crime of murdering his wife is still to this day protesting his innocence. Someone claiming to have key evidence - which was not available at the time of the trial - contacts the local paper... but the knowledge on offer appears to come with a high price.