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The Case Of The Golden Bullet
The Case Of The Golden Bullet is a mystery novel written by Grace Isabel Colbron. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named John Harrison. The murder weapon is a golden bullet, which is a rare and expensive type of ammunition. The police are baffled by the case and are unable to find any leads.Enter detective Fleming Stone, who is known for his ability to solve the most complex cases. He is hired by Harrison's family to investigate the murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal. The suspects include Harrison's wife, his business partner, and his secretary, among others.Stone uses his keen observation skills and deductive reasoning to piece together the clues and solve the case. He also has the help of his assistant, Fibsy, who provides some much-needed comic relief.The Case Of The Golden Bullet is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Colbron's writing is engaging and the plot is well-crafted. The book is a must-read for fans of mystery and detective fiction.He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.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.
44 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1892
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September 5, 2013
First published in 1895, this German/Austrian murder mystery was translated into English by Grace Isabel Colbron. Joseph Muller is a detective of the same caliber as Sherlock Holmes, Hamilton Cleek and Inspector Clouseau (of Pink Panther fame) and, like all of them he has his flaws. It isn’t the arrogance of Holmes nor is it neither the simplicity of Cleek nor the bumbling luck of Clouseau but Muller’s great fault is sympathy for his prey. When a young woman jumps from a window to her death, the coroner doesn’t hesitate to declare the death a suicide. This conclusion doesn’t fit into Muller’s findings and he vows to solve the case no matter how long it takes. When a certain murder is committed later, the Imperial Austrian Police call this detective in hoping he can solve the case. The case is unique in the fact that the victim is shot with a bullet of pure gold. The case is straightforward, the investigation is minimal and the outcome is astounding. This is the first work I’ve read by this author. I wouldn’t declare her work literary masterpieces but as a light read recommendable. I wouldn,t hesitate to read her other works.
April 16, 2018
Easy short reading. This is the kind of stories I like. Not ambitious, easy and quick to read. The thing with these stories is that not always they leave you satisfied, good thing Groener wrote more Detective Miller stories.
April 16, 2018
Classic mystery, in line with J.S. Fletcher. I re-read classics when the newer novels get disappointing enough. :-! This is one series I prefer at such times. Recommended. Clearly narrated by Librivox.
September 1, 2020
It’s a decent little mystery if you don’t mind the detective being puffed all out of proportion. The first six minutes of a 90-minute book were nothing but grand eulogy then repeatedly throughout the book we are reminded of just how superior he is.
I think it might be the first detective story I’ve read that was written by a German author for a German audience. That made for a few unique details to the setting and characters. I rather liked some of the side characters, and the hero isn’t as bad as the narrator’s puffing makes him seem at first. The plot also has more twists than I expected, though I bet you’ll see the main one coming almost from the beginning. But be prepared; it was a thoroughly tragic little story.
I think it might be the first detective story I’ve read that was written by a German author for a German audience. That made for a few unique details to the setting and characters. I rather liked some of the side characters, and the hero isn’t as bad as the narrator’s puffing makes him seem at first. The plot also has more twists than I expected, though I bet you’ll see the main one coming almost from the beginning. But be prepared; it was a thoroughly tragic little story.
September 4, 2025
An excellent but tragic novella. Librivox narrator was exceptional.
May 28, 2013
When a young professor is discovered shot to death in a room locked from the inside, the secret police call in Joseph Muller (I think that's the name), a brilliant detective with a somewhat fatal flaw; he often ends up feeling sorry for murderers and letting them go.
This is an old mystery, and the writing is appropriately expository and ponderous. The motive is simple, and the detection is adequate. What I think really won't translate well into modern times is Muller's sympathy for noble-minded murderers. It's not as though this murderer killed in self-defense or killed a serial killer or someone likewise evil; he killed his wife and her lover. I'm rather like Hercule Poirot; I don't approve of murder, and Muller's sympathy does not resonate with me, so this was not a success for me.
This is an old mystery, and the writing is appropriately expository and ponderous. The motive is simple, and the detection is adequate. What I think really won't translate well into modern times is Muller's sympathy for noble-minded murderers. It's not as though this murderer killed in self-defense or killed a serial killer or someone likewise evil; he killed his wife and her lover. I'm rather like Hercule Poirot; I don't approve of murder, and Muller's sympathy does not resonate with me, so this was not a success for me.
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January 24, 2009
Like "The Case of the Lamp That Went Out," also by Frau. Auguste Groner and Grace Isabel Colbron and also featuring detective Joseph Muller, "The Case of the Golden Bullet" is a brisk, enjoyable read. Both books bring a humanistic element to the police procedural, a format that sometimes lends itself to being cold and logical with little heart. But does our hero always feel such sympathy for his suspects? I guess I'll find out when I read the next Muller book I plan to read, "The Case of the Pocket Diary Found in the Snow." Stay tuned.
November 12, 2012
The real mystery here is why I can't find them anywhere in the original German, only English translations...
A typical late 19th century detective story, good puzzle and Muller is quite an interesting character (though I wish the other characters had spent less time talking about how awesome he is) but somehow the story didn't quite grab me. Though I will give another from this series a try somewhen.
A typical late 19th century detective story, good puzzle and Muller is quite an interesting character (though I wish the other characters had spent less time talking about how awesome he is) but somehow the story didn't quite grab me. Though I will give another from this series a try somewhen.
February 12, 2012
Detective Joseph Muller solves the mystery of a professor found dead in his locked study...
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