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The Vanishing Man (Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries)
"Does the paper give any description of the missing man, sir?" I asked.
"Yes; quite an exhaustive description. Indeed, it is exhaustive to the verge of impropriety, considering that the man may possibly turn up alive and well at any moment. It seems that he has an old Pott's fracture of the left ankle, a linear, longitudinal scar on each knee -- origin not s
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Published
November 28th 2005
by Aegypan
(first published 1911)
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Sometimes one is disappointed when reading a “classic” wondering just what it was that made others rate a book so highly. That has happened to this reviewer often enough to make approaching “must-reads” and “classics” filled with trepidation. In this case, however, the reasons why so many have included this book on their lists of “great mysteries” are obvious. This is a delightfully written, nicely-placed and eminently fair example of detective fiction.
Freeman makes the interesting ch...more
Freeman makes the interesting ch...more
This book, published in 1911, is the third of a series featuring the forensic scientist Dr Thorndyke.
An Egyptologist, John Bellingham, has arranged to present a valuable collection of antiquities to the British Museum, following which he leaves abruptly on a trip to Paris. After a brief and mysterious re-appearance he disappears. For two years nothing is seen or heard of him, then skeletal remains begin to turn up in various places outside London with clues that they may be those of ...more
An Egyptologist, John Bellingham, has arranged to present a valuable collection of antiquities to the British Museum, following which he leaves abruptly on a trip to Paris. After a brief and mysterious re-appearance he disappears. For two years nothing is seen or heard of him, then skeletal remains begin to turn up in various places outside London with clues that they may be those of ...more
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While in college, my friend, Carrie, suggested I read "The Alienist," by Caleb Carr. I very much enjoyed Carr's book and it was an introduction to "historical fiction," for me. The characters were people I'd want to have known. They were just so interesting. Another thing that I found about Carr's book is that I enjoyed the style he wrote in. He matched the style to the time of the book and the genre became one of my favorites.
"The Vanishing Man," was wr...more
"The Vanishing Man," was wr...more
2nd in Freeman's Dr. Thorndyke series, this one's a real puzzler! For those of you who enjoy the classics (and I do mean classics) this one is quite good and really sucks you in from the start. This book has not received favorable reviews by armchair detective purists, but I thought it was great.
The story starts as Dr. Jervis (Thorndyke's sidekick), who is filling in for a vacationing physician, gets word that there is a man who needs his attention. A carriage is waiting to take Jerv...more
The story starts as Dr. Jervis (Thorndyke's sidekick), who is filling in for a vacationing physician, gets word that there is a man who needs his attention. A carriage is waiting to take Jerv...more
Another free Kindle book that I read while in Tucson. I will add to this review after I enter all the books I read while in Tucson. This murder mystery is one of the best I have ever read. The logic used to solve the crime was so well laid out that I appreciated it as I read it -- nothing hidden, yet I did not solve the mystery -- I really liked this one a lot.
London, late 1890's, early 1900's, science, murder mystery, Egyptian antiquities, Dr. John Thorndyke (no Holmesian addictions) as a professor of medicine and 'pathological sleuth'. What's not to like? And a little to learn about murder, the problem of survivorship, a bit of a love story, too. Well-written, quite good!
Ayin in the Triangle on my Ring , by the Authority of the ALMIGHTY JESUS CHRIST I CALL UPON THE UNHOLY POWERS OF CTHULU TO AID ME IN THE GREAT WORK! IIIIIIIIIIIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA0000000000000000000!
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This one I liked particularly, because of its delving into Egyptian history and archaeology.
This one I liked particularly, because of its delving into Egyptian history and archaeology.
Okay I liked this one, mystery wise much better. Once again great characters and entertaining story. However, the romantic subplot although sweet, has the same feel to it as previous books. Still, Dr. Thorndyke will keep you guessing and entertained.
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