Minute Mysteries [Detectograms]

"Minute Mysteries [Detectograms]" by H. A. Ripley is a series of bite-sized crime puzzles starring the sharp-witted Professor Fordney, a master of deduction, who reveals that solving crimes is often more about clear thinking than complex investigation. The book opens with the Professor, Chief Inspector Kelley, and his nephew, Jim Barry, discussing crime's surprisingly simple solutions, revealing the foolish errors that trip up criminals. Professor Fordney then proceeds to explain the essence of his approach in a captivating sample case, and sets the stage for the following enigmas that challenge readers to use their own reasoning skills while examining unique criminal strategies and motives within each scenario.