The Voice on the Wire

"The Voice on the Wire" by Eustace Hale Ball is a thrilling mystery novel from the early 1900s that revolves around criminologist Montague Shirley and Captain Cronin as they team up to solve a bewildering case involving a series of deaths connected to a rich family and a chorus girl. The story begins with Cronin sharing details of his investigation into the death of a wealthy man, which seems to be part of a pattern. When Shirley gets a mysterious phone call warning of yet another victim, the pressure mounts causing Shirley to dive headfirst into a labyrinth of intricate deceptions and potential murders. With suspenseful twists and sharp dialogue, the book follows Shirley's attempts to piece together the puzzle, leaving readers eager to uncover the secrets hidden within the story's complex layers.