The Anatomy of Murder
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A unique anthology for crime aficionados - seven of the world's most notorious genuine murder mysteries retold by the most accomplished classic crime writers of their generation.
Rhode John Books
This prolific detective novelist gained renown primarily through two distinct series. One, under the pseudonym John Rhode, introduced the forensic scientist Dr. Priestley, who employed scientific methods for crime detection, such as analyzing mud on suspects' shoes. A second series, written as Miles Burton, featured the amateur investigator Desmond Merrion working alongside Scotland Yard. Critics placed this author within the "Humdrum" school of detective fiction, characterized by a focus on intricate puzzles and logical deduction, akin to crosswords. His narrative style centered on meticulous plot construction and the scientific analysis of evidence.
Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, G.K. Chesterton and nine other writers from the legendary Detection Club collaborate in this fiendishly clever but forgotten crime novel first published 80 years ago.
Surly London accountant diabolically envenomed: employer disappears. Hanslet, Waghorn, and sedentary Dr. Priestley solve it. Unusually clever murder method, good clue-by-clue plodding Bulldog British sleuthing, and a plenitude of red herrings. This little mystery kept me guessing right to the end. A man is murdered. Who did it? How? A second man vanishes and is presumed murdered. While investigating that crime the police discover even more confusing facts. Who is committing such crimes and how will the police lay their hands upon them? Detective novel written by the prolific author Cecil Street, under his pseudonym of John Rhode. Features Dr Priestley and Jimmy Waghorn.
