Review

"Among the practitioners of pure detection, Mr. Crofts stands pre-eminent." -- The Times (London) Literature Supplement

"For sheer dexterity of plot, Mr. Crofts has no peer among the contemporary writers of detective fiction." -- S.S. Van Dine

"The all-time master of the intricate timetable alibi." -- The New York Times Book Review.

“Among the practitioners of pure detection, Mr. Crofts stands pre-eminent.” -- The Times (London) Literary Supplement

“For sheer dexterity of plot, Mr. Crofts has no peer among the contemporary writers of detective fiction.” -- S.S Van Dine

“The all-time master of the intricate timetable alibi.” -- The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Freeman Wills Crofts is a master of detective fiction. starting with "The Cask" in 1919, some of his early well-received books include: "The Pit Prop Syndicate" (1922), The Groote Park Murder" (1923), "Inspector French's Greatest Case" (1924), "The Cheyne Mystery" (1926).