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R. Austin Freeman was a 20th century fiction author best known for detective mysteries. He went so far as to claim he invented the "inverted detective" genre, but regardless of what credit he deserves, his work continues to be read today.

Before "Bones", before "CSI", before "Quincy, M.E." there was Dr. John Thorndyke. In The Eye of Osiris, John Bellingham, noted Egyptologist vanished not once but twice in the same day. Two years later Dr, John Thorndyke must unravel the tangled claims on his estate and solve... Read Full Overview

A missing man. An ancient symbol. A case that defies logic--until science steps in. When renowned Egyptologist John Bellingham mysteriously disappears, all that remains behind is his suitcase, an unclaimed railway ticket, and a strange tale involving a priceless mummy and a scarab... Read Full Overview

A classic mystery featuring Dr John Evelyn Thorndyke. Thorndyke was described by his author as a 'medical jurispractitioner': originally a medical doctor, he turned to the bar and became one of the first - in modern parlance - forensic scientists. His solutions were based on... Read Full Overview

John Bellingham is a world-renowned archaeologist who goes missing mysteriously after returning from a voyage to Egypt where fabulous treasures have been uncovered. Bellingham seems to have disappeared leaving clues, which lead all those hunting down blind alleys. But when the... Read Full Overview

John Bellingham is a world-renowned archaeologist who goes missing mysteriously after returning from a voyage to Egypt where fabulous treasures have been uncovered. Bellingham seems to have disappeared leaving clues, which lead all those hunting down blind alleys. But when the... Read Full Overview

The Eye of Osiris is one of R. Austin Freeman's most celebrated novels, combining the allure of ancient Egypt with the rigour of scientific detection. When Egyptologist John Bellingham vanishes under mysterious circumstances, his peculiar will-and the bizarre clues left behind-baffle... Read Full Overview

This detective novel features Dr. John Thorndyke, a pioneering forensic investigator, as he unravels the mystery of a missing man and a complex case involving art theft, deception, and murder. Using scientific methods and keen observation, Thorndyke pieces together clues that... Read Full Overview

Dr. Richard Austin Freeman MRCS LSA (11 April 1862 - 28 September 1943) was a British writer of detective stories, mostly featuring the medico-legal forensic investigator Dr. Thorndyke. He invented the inverted detective story (a crime fiction in which the commission of the crime... Read Full Overview

This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete... Read Full Overview

This is the tantalizing tale of a missing world-renowned archaeologist that, so far, no one seems to be able to find any clues to. Dr. Thorndyke, our detective, is unusually perceptive and begins to find clues leading to a man with a tattoo of the "Eye of Osiris".

- This classic mystery is revitalized with more than 20 pictures to highlight and enhance the readers experience. Dr. John Thorndyke is a British forensic investigator who gets involved in the disappearance of a man named Bellingham. This puzzling case involves a doctor, a pretty... Read Full Overview

The Vanishing Man is a mystery fiction novel written by R. Austin Freeman. The plot begins with John Bellingham, an internationally renowned archaeologist who mysteriously vanishes while traveling home after an Egyptian treasure hunt. However, Bellingham appears to have left... Read Full Overview

The school of St. Margaret's Hospital was fortunate in its lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence, or Forensic Medicine, as it is sometimes described. At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on... Read Full Overview

The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and... Read Full Overview

Delve into the intricate world of early forensic science with R. Austin Freeman's "The Eye of Osiris," a captivating detective fiction novel featuring the iconic Dr. Thorndyke. This meticulously prepared edition of a classic mystery offers a compelling blend of medical expertise... Read Full Overview

Delve into the intricate world of early forensic science with R. Austin Freeman's "The Eye of Osiris," a captivating detective fiction novel featuring the iconic Dr. Thorndyke. This meticulously prepared edition of a classic mystery offers a compelling blend of medical expertise... Read Full Overview

A missing man. An ancient symbol. A case that defies logic--until science steps in. When renowned Egyptologist John Bellingham mysteriously disappears, all that remains behind is his suitcase, an unclaimed railway ticket, and a strange tale involving a priceless mummy and a scarab... Read Full Overview