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The Man Who Read Mysteries

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2018221 pagesCrippen & Landru

Synopsis

This stellar collection features 18 clever and funny short stories, including all 11 of William Brittain's previously published "Man Who Read" series. Each story draws inspiration from a classic genre author, leading to unique mysteries like a locked-room murder inspired by John Dickson Carr or a circus's fat lady taking on the role of a sedentary genius for Rex Stout fans. The collection also includes tales of high school science teacher sleuth, Leonard Strang, offering equally entertaining puzzles for fans of classic mysteries.

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Authors

William Brittain is the author behind the popular Detective Story series. If you enjoy a good mystery, his work is definitely worth checking out.

Josh Pachter is the author of the detective novels featuring The Ethnic Detectives. He writes engaging mysteries that are a pleasure to get lost in.

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Characters

Leonard StrangProtagonist
Nero WolfeCameo
Agatha ChristieCameo
John Dickson CarrCameo
Rex StoutCameo

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