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The Roman Hat Mystery: An Impact Book
Paperback
Series: Ellery Queen Mysteries, Book 1
Publisher: Impact
Published: Jan 19 2026
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A man dies suddenly during a crowded performance at a New York theater, and the only clue left behind is a top hat containing a mysterious mark. From this single, baffling detail unfolds The Roman Hat Mystery, the novel that launched the legendary Ellery Queen series and helped define the rules of fair-play detective fiction. As Inspector Richard Queen and his brilliant son Ellery dissect the case, every audience member becomes a suspect and every detail a potential key to the truth. The investigation unfolds with logical precision, inviting readers to match wits with the detective as each clue is revealed and tested. What begins as a simple puzzle becomes a masterclass in deduction, misdirection, and intellectual suspense. First published in 1929, The Roman Hat Mystery is one of the foundational works of the Golden Age of detective fiction.
This Impact Books edition restores a landmark mystery for readers who enjoy classic whodunits, clever clue construction, and the pleasure of solving the crime alongside the detective.
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