The Underwood Mystery (1921)

by Charles J. Dutton

Book Overview

The Underwood Mystery is a classic detective novel written by Charles Judson Dutton and originally published in 1921. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in the small town of Underwood. The victim is a wealthy businessman named John Markham, who is found dead in his home with a gunshot wound to the head. The local police are stumped by the case, so they call in a famous detective named John Perry to help solve the crime.As Perry begins to investigate, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him to suspect nearly everyone in Underwood. The suspects include Markham's wife, his business partner, his secretary, and even his own son. Perry must use all of his skills and experience to sift through the evidence and find the killer before they strike again.The Underwood Mystery is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Dutton's writing is engaging and suspenseful, and the characters are well-drawn and intriguing. The novel is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who loves a good mystery.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: 1165112485
• ISBN13: 9781165112487
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"