The Master Detective

By Percy James Brebner

Book Overview

The Master Detective is a novel written by Percy James Brebner. The book follows the story of a detective named John Thorndyke, who is known for his exceptional skills in solving complex cases. Thorndyke is called upon to investigate a murder case in which a wealthy businessman has been found dead in his office. The case seems straightforward at first, but as Thorndyke delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit that leads him to suspect everyone involved. With his keen observation skills and analytical mind, Thorndyke sets out to solve the case and bring the murderer to justice. The Master Detective is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Brebner's writing style is engaging and suspenseful, making this book a must-read for fans of the genre.Now, one of the essentials in my profession is the ability to put the finger on the small mistakes a criminal makes when he endeavors to cover up his tracks. I suppose nine cases out of ten are solved in this way, and more often than not the thing left undone, unthought of, is the very one, you would imagine, which the criminal would have thought of first. I fancy the reason lies in the fact that the criminal does not believe he will be suspected. I said nothing to my chief about my visit to Gray's Inn last night.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419171984
• ISBN13: 9781419171987
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"