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Futrelle, a prominent American journalist and mystery writer, gained fame for his detective stories featuring the ingenious "Thinking Machine," Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen. His career spanned several notable publications, including the Atlanta Journal and the New York Herald. The character debuted in 1905 with "The Problem of Cell 13." A devoted husband and father, he tragically lost his life on the RMS Titanic, sacrificing his own safety for that of his wife. His legacy endures through his captivating stories and unique contributions to the mystery genre.