First published 1998
A scheming scientist's sinister scheme. A vanishing victim. A cryptic code. Pullman's detective stories twist and turn, daring readers to unravel their tangled webs of mystery. From the chilling "Speckled Band" to the cunning "Budd Inspiration", these short tales put sharp minds to the test, blending classic crime drama with a touch of the uncanny. Beneath each puzzle lies a gripping human drama, as Pullman explores the darkness that lurks within us all.
Genres: short-stories, 20th-century, mystery, detective, 21st-century, 19th-century
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, mystery, puzzle
Setting: Calcutta, England, India, Surrey
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
223 pages · Paperback · Kingfisher