The Abandoned Room

"The Abandoned Room" by Wadsworth Camp is a thrilling mystery about a suspicious death at an old estate called the Cedars. The victim, Silas Blackburn, is found dead, and fingers point to his troubled grandson, Bobby Blackburn, who fears losing his inheritance. Silas was scared and anxious before he died, hinting at hidden dangers. The story kicks off on a tense night with Bobby's cousin, Katherine, standing watch at the Cedars, soon after Silas's death and Bobby's strange absence only deepens the mystery. A shrewd detective named Howells arrives, suspecting foul play and finding Bobby connected to the crime, adding more layers of doubt and suspense.