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The Case Of The Scientific Murderer is a mystery novel written by Jacques Futrelle. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman, whose body is discovered in his own home. The investigation of the murder is taken up by Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as ""The Thinking Machine"", who is a brilliant and eccentric detective.As the investigation progresses, Van Dusen discovers that the murderer is a scientist who has used his knowledge of chemistry to commit the crime. The murderer has left behind a series of clues that only the brilliant mind of Van Dusen can decipher. With the help of his assistant, Hutchinson Hatch, Van Dusen sets out to solve the case and bring the murderer to justice.The book is filled with twists and turns, as Van Dusen uses his incredible deductive skills to unravel the mystery. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging and suspenseful. The writing style is descriptive and engaging, making it a page-turner for mystery lovers.Overall, The Case Of The Scientific Murderer is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a must-read for fans of the genre, and a great introduction to the works of Jacques Futrelle.Detective Mallory was an able man, the ablest, perhaps, in the bureau of criminal investigation, but a yellow primrose by the river's brim was to him a yellow primrose, nothing more. He lacked imagination, a common fault of that type of sleuth who combines, more or less happily, a number eleven shoe and a number six hat. The only vital thing he had to go on was the fact that Miss Danbury was dead--murdered, in some mysterious, uncanny way. Vampires were something like that, weren't they? He shuddered a little.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.
Jacques Futrelle (1875–1912) was an American journalist and mystery author best known for creating the remarkable detective Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen. He published the first story starring Van Dusen, whose sleuthing brilliance earned him the nickname “The Thinking Machine,” in 1905, and went on to publish many more stories in the series before his life was cut short in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
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