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Discover the thrilling world of mystery with **The American Gun Mystery**, a classic tale from the revered Golden Age of American detective fiction. Set against the backdrop of a star-studded New York performance, this captivating novel recounts the perplexing murder of a washed-up Hollywood cowboy turned circus rodeo actor, shot dead before a live audience. As thousands look on, the chaos of the performance gives way to a web of suspicion among the circus troupe and staff. Can anyone discern who has artfully crafted this bewildering murder scene?
Enter genius sleuth **Ellery Queen**, an iconic detective whose sharp mind and unparalleled deduction skills are put to the ultimate test. As Ellery sifts through the confusion and misleading clues, he is determined to solve the mystery that has the entire crowd baffled. This reissued gem, available in **BRAND NEW** condition and published by W W Norton & Company, offers readers not only a gripping plot but also a chance to engage with Queen's famous Challenge to the Reader, where you too can uncover the identity of the killer and the elusive **American Gun** that fired the fatal shot.
Perfect for fans of intricate plotlines and engaging mysteries, this 317-page story is a must-read for lovers of classic whodunits and those intrigued by the artistry of crime-solving in literature. Whether you are a longtime enthusiast of Ellery Queen or new to his adventures, this novel is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
**Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613162521
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 317
Description:
When a washed up Hollywood cowboy-turned-circus rodeo actor is shot dead in the midst of his performance at a New York sports-palace, in front of thousands of onlookers, it seems obvious that someone would have seen the perpetrator of the crime?or at the very least, recovered the gun. But when the ensuing investigation fails to turn up any evidence, even after the newsreels made in the moment are reviewed, the net of suspicion widens across the troupe of performers and the circus staff. Who among them is cunning enough to have constructed such a baffling murder scene?
Unluckily for the murderer, genius sleuth Ellery Queen is among the thousands that witnessed the crime, and he won't be satisfied until he cuts through the confusion to discover the truth of the execution. By the time he uncovers all the necessary clues and delivers his patented ?Challenge to the Reader,? Queen (and his most careful readers) will be able to expose both the killer and the hiding place of the weapon?the titular American Gun that fired the fatal bullet.
Reissued for the first time in over thirty years, The American Gun Mystery is among the most beloved of the early Ellery Queen novels, renowned to this day as exemplary works of the American Golden Age mystery. The central puzzle is a ?fair play? story in which the reader has all the necessary clues needed to solve the crime.
Enter genius sleuth **Ellery Queen**, an iconic detective whose sharp mind and unparalleled deduction skills are put to the ultimate test. As Ellery sifts through the confusion and misleading clues, he is determined to solve the mystery that has the entire crowd baffled. This reissued gem, available in **BRAND NEW** condition and published by W W Norton & Company, offers readers not only a gripping plot but also a chance to engage with Queen's famous Challenge to the Reader, where you too can uncover the identity of the killer and the elusive **American Gun** that fired the fatal shot.
Perfect for fans of intricate plotlines and engaging mysteries, this 317-page story is a must-read for lovers of classic whodunits and those intrigued by the artistry of crime-solving in literature. Whether you are a longtime enthusiast of Ellery Queen or new to his adventures, this novel is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
**Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613162521
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 317
Description:
When a washed up Hollywood cowboy-turned-circus rodeo actor is shot dead in the midst of his performance at a New York sports-palace, in front of thousands of onlookers, it seems obvious that someone would have seen the perpetrator of the crime?or at the very least, recovered the gun. But when the ensuing investigation fails to turn up any evidence, even after the newsreels made in the moment are reviewed, the net of suspicion widens across the troupe of performers and the circus staff. Who among them is cunning enough to have constructed such a baffling murder scene?
Unluckily for the murderer, genius sleuth Ellery Queen is among the thousands that witnessed the crime, and he won't be satisfied until he cuts through the confusion to discover the truth of the execution. By the time he uncovers all the necessary clues and delivers his patented ?Challenge to the Reader,? Queen (and his most careful readers) will be able to expose both the killer and the hiding place of the weapon?the titular American Gun that fired the fatal bullet.
Reissued for the first time in over thirty years, The American Gun Mystery is among the most beloved of the early Ellery Queen novels, renowned to this day as exemplary works of the American Golden Age mystery. The central puzzle is a ?fair play? story in which the reader has all the necessary clues needed to solve the crime.