Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist

"Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist" by John T. McIntyre is a gripping mystery novel from the early 1900s that follows the brilliant Ashton-Kirk, a criminologist who uses his sharp mind and knowledge of criminal psychology to solve perplexing cases. The story kicks off with the violent murder of Tom Burton, a popular member of society, pulling Ashton-Kirk into a dangerous world of lies and secrets. We meet Ashton-Kirk as he voices his doubts about the sophistication of current crimes. When news of the shocking murder breaks at Scanlon's Gymnasium, everyone is on edge, launching an investigation into the dark secrets of characters like Bat Scanlon and Nora Cavanaugh, whose lives are more connected to the crime than they appear. With suspense, moral struggles, and the promise of uncovering hidden truths, the opening chapter lays the groundwork for an engaging detective story.