Twenty Years a Detective in the Wickedest City in the World

"Twenty Years a Detective in the Wickedest City in the World" by Clifton R. Wooldridge is a non-fiction crime story that takes readers back to the early 1900s, diving into the real-life adventures of the author as a detective in Chicago. Known as "the incorruptible Sherlock Holmes of America," Wooldridge recounts his two decades on the force, revealing the gritty details of busting criminals, exposing scams, and fighting corruption that ran deep through the city. From sharing arrest stats and strategies, to going after the sneaky "grafter," Wooldridge paints a vivid picture of his commitment to justice, taking readers through the dark alleys and dangerous encounters that defined his career and showcases how he managed to uphold his sense of right and wrong in a city known for its wickedness.