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Reading Lists

Reading List: 5 Police Procedural Mysteries of the 1920s

The 1920s were a decade of change, innovation, and experimentation in the mystery genre. It was during this decade that the genre began to take on a more realistic and grounded approach, with an emphasis on police procedural and detective work. Here are some notable proto-police procedurals and police procedural mystery books from the 1920s: The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine (1926): … Continue reading Reading List: 5 Police Procedural Mysteries of the 1920s

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Reading List: 6 Popular Mysteries of the 1920s

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (1926): This novel, which is widely regarded as one of Christie’s greatest works, features the detective Hercule Poirot and centers around the murder of a wealthy industrialist in a small English village. The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (1920): Christie’s first published novel, this story features the debut of detective Hercule Poirot and takes place … Continue reading Reading List: 6 Popular Mysteries of the 1920s

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Spanish Cape Mystery by Ellery Queen

The Spanish Cape Mystery, written by Ellery Queen, is a classic whodunnit that will keep you guessing until the very end. The novel is filled with twists and turns, complex characters, and a puzzle that is both intricate and entertaining. As Ellery Queen tries to have a secluded summer vacation he stumbled head first into an intricate mystery about romance. With a one eyed man, … Continue reading Book Review: The Spanish Cape Mystery by Ellery Queen

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