R Austin Freeman
Richard Austin Freeman was a British author known for his detective stories featuring the character Dr. Thorndyke. He is credited with creating the inverted detective story, where the crime is described at the beginning and the story follows the detective's work to solve it.
Books
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1. The Red Thumb Mark
In this classic detective novel, the astute and methodical Dr. John Thorndyke is called upon to unravel a perplexing mystery involving a bloody thumbprint found at the scene of a robbery. As the case unfolds, Thorndyke employs his keen scientific acumen and forensic expertise to challenge the seemingly irrefutable evidence against the accused, Reuben Hornby. With the help of his loyal assistant, Jervis, Thorndyke meticulously examines every clue, revealing hidden truths and exposing the deceptive nature of appearances, ultimately leading to a surprising and satisfying resolution.
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