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Rhode John

    Deze productieve misdaadromancier verwierf vooral bekendheid door twee verschillende series. De ene, onder het pseudoniem John Rhode, introduceerde de forensische wetenschapper Dr. Priestley, die wetenschappelijke methoden gebruikte voor misdaadopsporing, zoals het analyseren van modder aan schoenen van verdachten. Een tweede serie, geschreven als Miles Burton, bevatte de amateurdetective Desmond Merrion die samenwerkte met Scotland Yard. Critici plaatsten deze auteur binnen de "Humdrum"-school van detectivefictie, gekenmerkt door een focus op ingewikkelde puzzels en logische deductie, vergelijkbaar met kruiswoordraadsels. Zijn vertelstijl concentreerde zich op nauwgezette plotconstructie en wetenschappelijke analyse van bewijsmateriaal.

    Rhode John
    Body Unidentified
    Dead of the Night
    Poison for One
    The Floating Admiral
    The Anatomy of Murder
    Death Takes a Partner
    • Body Unidentified

      • 226bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen

      The story begins with Mr. Wedgwood observing what he initially believes to be a large car in his yard, only to realize with shock that it is actually a hearse. This moment sets the tone for a narrative filled with intrigue and unexpected revelations, as the presence of the hearse raises questions about its purpose and the implications it holds for Mr. Wedgwood's life. The contrast between the ordinary setting and the ominous arrival of the hearse hints at deeper themes of mortality and the unforeseen events that can disrupt daily life.

      Body Unidentified2024
    • The Murders in Praed Street

      • 196bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Set in the backdrop of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, this 1928 novel follows the armchair detective Lancelot Priestley as he tackles a complex murder case on Praed Street. Known for his intellectual prowess, Priestley employs his analytical skills to unravel the mystery, showcasing the genre's hallmark of clever deduction and intricate plotting. This installment marks the fourth in Priestley's series, continuing to captivate readers with its engaging narrative and classic detective elements.

      The Murders in Praed Street2024
    • Death Takes a Partner

      • 250bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      Inspector Lancelot Priestley investigates a complex murder case involving a wealthy industrialist found dead in his lavish estate. As he navigates a labyrinth of secrets and deceit, the array of suspects complicates the search for the truth, making for a gripping mystery filled with intrigue and unexpected twists.

      Death Takes a Partner2024
      3,0
    • The Anatomy of Murder

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      A unique anthology for crime aficionados - seven of the world's most notorious genuine murder mysteries retold by the most accomplished classic crime writers of their generation.

      The Anatomy of Murder2019
      3,2
    • Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, G.K. Chesterton and nine other writers from the legendary Detection Club collaborate in this fiendishly clever but forgotten crime novel first published 80 years ago.

      The Floating Admiral2011
      3,3
    • Surly London accountant diabolically envenomed: employer disappears. Hanslet, Waghorn, and sedentary Dr. Priestley solve it. Unusually clever murder method, good clue-by-clue plodding Bulldog British sleuthing, and a plenitude of red herrings. This little mystery kept me guessing right to the end. A man is murdered. Who did it? How? A second man vanishes and is presumed murdered. While investigating that crime the police discover even more confusing facts. Who is committing such crimes and how will the police lay their hands upon them? Detective novel written by the prolific author Cecil Street, under his pseudonym of John Rhode. Features Dr Priestley and Jimmy Waghorn.

      Death at Breakfast1937