"And That's How It Was, Officer"

"And That's How It Was, Officer" by Ralph Sholto is a humorous crime novel situated in the mid-1900s, told as a letter from Homer Nicholas to Chief of Police David Nixon about the strange disappearances of gangsters following his wedding in Morton City. The story, filled with comedic elements, explores themes of family connections, social standing, and unconventional experiments. Homer and his new wife, Joy, become caught up in a perilous scenario when gangsters disrupt their wedding reception, unexpectedly involving Homer's odd Uncle Peter, whose strange serum causes dramatic disintegration. Joined by Homer’s devoted but puzzled friend, Bag Ears Mulligan, the couple tracks leads and confronts criminals like Hands McCaffery while uncovering Uncle Peter's intentions and the wild methods driving the chaos, mixing humor, crime, and loyalty.