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Murder by the clock

Murder by the clock

King, Rufus

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerRomance

ISBN10: 9377788358
ISBN13: 9789377788353
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 19 2026
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A heavy silence hangs over a grand old mansion, broken only by the relentless ticking of a clock-and the chilling certainty that murder waits in the shadows. Set in the turbulent 1920s, this suspenseful mystery book plunges readers into a world of secrets, suspicion, and deadly intrigue, where every locked door and whispered conversation could conceal the truth behind a shocking crime. The atmosphere is thick with tension as a murder investigation novel unfolds, drawing both detective and suspect into a labyrinth of motives and alibis. Every detail is meticulously crafted, from the enigmatic clues to the intricate web of relationships that bind the characters together. Lovers of golden age detective fiction will find themselves captivated by the puzzle at the heart of this whodunit mystery story, where nothing is as it seems and every revelation leads to deeper uncertainty. The narrative's precision and restraint evoke the finest traditions of vintage crime fiction, immersing the reader in an era when deduction and intuition were the tools of the trade. As the investigation deepens, the story's locked room mystery elements challenge even the most astute minds, offering a reading experience that is as intellectually engaging as it is atmospheric. The novel's early twentieth century setting provides a fascinating backdrop, conjuring the allure of a bygone age when the rules of society and the boundaries of crime were both being tested. This is detective fiction at its most elegant and absorbing, a testament to the enduring appeal of the American mystery book. Long unavailable to readers, this book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether for the seasoned collector or anyone drawn to the intrigue of a classic murder mystery, this is a volume to cherish and revisit, preserving the suspense and sophistication of a lost era.

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