First published 1985
In a remote mansion, a young woman is found brutally attacked in her locked room. How did the assailant vanish without a trace? Intrepid reporter Joseph Rouletabille dives into this confounding case, piecing together clues and interrogating suspects. As the stakes rise, the truth proves ever more elusive, leading to a white-knuckle climax where the final revelations will stun even the sharpest of readers.
Genres: 20th-century, mystery, thriller, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, unreliable-narrator
Period: 1870-1914
140 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform