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The Fifteen Cells
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025655079
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Fifteen Cells is a gripping masterpiece of Golden Age detective fiction by Stuart Martin. Set within the somber and secretive confines of a high-security prison, the narrative unfolds through a series of chilling and ingenious tales recounted by the prison governor to a mysterious late-night visitor. Each story corresponds to one of the cells, weaving a complex tapestry of crime, punishment, and the elusive nature of justice.
The work stands out for its unique framing device, using the heavy atmosphere of the penitentiary to anchor a collection of mystery stories that range from psychological suspense to classic puzzles of deduction. As the governor recounts the histories and dark deeds of the inmates, the reader is drawn into a world of desperate schemes, clever alibis, and the sharp reasoning required to uncover the truth behind every transgression. Martin expertly balances the grim reality of the setting with the intellectual thrill of the mystery genre.
Readers of classic crime fiction will find The Fifteen Cells to be a compelling and atmospheric exploration of the criminal mind. Its structure and suspenseful prose solidify its place as a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, offering both a series of standalone enigmas and a haunting overarching narrative that lingers long after the final cell door closes.
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