The American Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

Pages: 349
Published: 1976
Language: English

This collection brings together a dozen thrilling tales from the golden age of American detective fiction. Featuring a variety of authors, these stories introduce readers to the 'American rivals' of the legendary Sherlock Holmes, each with their own unique methods for solving perplexing crimes. From stolen jewels to intricate frame-ups, prepare for a journey into the minds of brilliant investigators and the mysteries they confront.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Tense Adventurous

Mystery Box

Mystery

Authors

Francis Walton

Hugh C. Weir

Hugh Greene

> After a career as a foreign correspondent in several European countries, Hugh Greene joined the BBC in 1940 as Head of the German Service, a post he held throughout the war. After the war, he became successively Controller of Broadcasting in the British Zone of Germany, Head of the BBC East European Service, and Head of the Emergency Information Services in Malaya. In 1960 he was made Director-General of the BBC. Books to his credit include The Spy's Bedside Book, written in collaboration wi...

Josiah Flint

Rodriguez Ottolengui

Rodriguez Ottolengui is the editor behind The Best Crime Stories of the 19th Century. This collection showcases Ottolengui's keen eye for compelling narratives within the crime fiction genre.