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The Measure of Malice

Scientific Detection Stories
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The Measure of Malice is a gripping crime and thriller novel that envelops readers in a labyrinth of mystery and intrigue. The storyline unfolds as a determined protagonist navigates a world filled with deceit, betrayal, and hidden motives, keeping readers on edge as they unravel the complexities of human nature and malice. The tension builds as each character's intentions are revealed, culminating in an unexpected and riveting resolution.
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You might enjoy this gripping read if you love delving into the intricate minds of criminals and detectives alike. This book offers a clever mix of psychological insight and suspense as it explores the darker sides of human nature and the complexities of solving a thrilling mystery.

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The Measure of Malice

The detectives in this collection are masters of scientific deduction, whether they are identifying the perpetrator from a single scrap of fabric, or picking out the poison from a sinister line-up. The Measure of Malice collects tales of rational thinking to prove the power of the human brain over villainous deeds.

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The detective's role is simple: to catch the culprit. Yet behind each casual observation lies a learned mind, trained on finding the key to the mystery. Crimes, whatever their form, are often best solved through deliberations of logic—preferably amid complicated gadgetry and a pile of hefty scientific volumes.

The detectives in this collection are masters of scientific deduction, whether they are identifying the perpetrator from a single scrap of fabric, or picking out the poison from a sinister line-up.

Containing stories by R Austin Freeman, J J Connington, and the master of logical reasoning, Arthur Conan Doyle, The Measure of Malice collects tales of rational thinking to prove the power of the human brain over villainous deeds.

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712352895

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Martin Edwards

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

About the Author

Martin Edwards is series consultant for British Library Crime Classics. He is an award-winning crime writer and President of the Detection Club. The Golden Age of Murder, his study of the Detection Club, won the Edgar, Agatha, H.R.F. Keating and Macavity awards. His history of the mystery genre The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books was published by the British Library.

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