The Mystery Of The Second Shot

By Rufus Gillmore

A single, echoing gunshot disturbs the hush of a genteel American home, shattering the fragile calm and setting in motion a labyrinthine crime investigation story. Shadows gather as suspicion lingers in every corner, and each character's carefully constructed fa ade begins to crumble. In this suspenseful crime novel, the reader is drawn into a world where motives are masked, alibis are slippery, and the truth is as elusive as a whispered secret. The intricate plot unfolds with the precision and elegance that define the golden age of detective fiction, inviting aficionados of whodunit mystery novels to test their wits against a puzzle that refuses to yield its solution easily. This early twentieth-century mystery is a masterclass in atmosphere and deduction, capturing the essence of American detective novels of its era. The narrative is rich with the tension and subtlety that distinguish traditional mystery books, balancing the intellectual pleasures of clue-hunting with the emotional stakes of a crime that strikes at the heart of domestic security. Every chapter deepens the intrigue, as the investigator-armed with keen observation and relentless logic-pursues the faintest threads of evidence through a landscape of doubt and deception. The interplay of character and motive is handled with remarkable finesse, ensuring that suspicion falls in turn on each member of the household, as well as on unexpected outsiders. For those who cherish classic mystery fiction, this is an invitation to step into a meticulously crafted world where justice is never straightforward and the line between innocence and guilt blurs with every revelation. The story's blend of suspense, period detail, and psychological insight makes it a rewarding choice for general readers, collectors, and those building a classic-library. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9375362736
• ISBN13: 9789375362739
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"