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Dead Man Inside by Vincent Starrett is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the mysterious world of locked-room mysteries. The novel centres on the enigma of a man found dead in a sealed theatre, sending seasoned investigators on a suspenseful quest to uncover how such an impossible crime could occur. With atmospheric tension and clever plotting, this story keeps readers guessing until the end.
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If you enjoy tales of mystery and suspense with intricate plotting and well-crafted characters, this crime and thriller novel by Vincent Starrett could be the perfect read for you. With its classic detective elements and atmospheric storytelling, it will appeal to fans of vintage mystery novels.

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Dead Man Inside

A wealthy dilettante is on the trail of a killer with a penchant for theatrics in this cosy mystery by the author of Murder on β€œB” Deck

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A strange sight greets Chicago haberdashery clerk Rufus Ker as he prepares to begin his workday by unlocking the door to Bluefield, Inc. A sign is attached to the glass. It reads: DEAD MAN INSIDE! I AM DEAD. THIS STORE WILL NOT OPEN TO-DAY.

Once inside, Rufus is relieved to discover the shop is still in one piece and assumes the sign to be a prank. But no one is laughing when Rufus realises the dummy in the window is no dummy at all. It's the body of his boss, Amos Bluefield, and unfortunately, this is only the beginning.…

Scientist, explorer, and former intelligence officer Walter Ghost has come to Chicago to research some history, but after a stint in the hospital due to appendicitis, he quickly finds himself investigating a string of puzzling murders. Ghost is certainly no stranger to playing detective, but if he's not careful, he's about to get more familiar with the hospital.

Series: An American Mystery Classic

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781613163948

Publisher: Penzler Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: American Mystery Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction and notes by Otto Penzler

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Vincent Starrett (1886–1974) was a Chicago journalist who became one of the world’s foremost experts on Sherlock Holmes. A books columnist for the Chicago Tribune, he also wrote biographies of authors such as Robert Louis Stevenson and Ambrose Bierce, various books on books and book collecting, plus Sherlockian pastiches and numerous short stories and novels. A founding member of the Baker Street Irregulars, he is perhaps known best today for The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, an imaginative biography of the great detective. Otto Penzler, the creator of American Mystery Classics, is also the founder of The Mysterious Press (1975); MysteriousPress.com (2011), an electronic-book publishing company; and New York City’s Mysterious Bookshop (1979). He has won a Raven, the Ellery Queen Award, two Edgars (for the Encyclopedia of Mystery and Detection, 1977, and The Lineup, 2010), and lifetime achievement awards from NoirCon and The Strand Magazine. He has edited more than 70 anthologies and written extensively about mystery fiction.

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