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Balmer, Edwin
1883
1959
MacHarg, William
1872
1951
MacHarg, William B.
MacHarg, William Briggs
Oberhardt, William
1882
1958
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The achievements of Luther Trant
$aBoston, MA :$bSmall, Maynard & Company, $c1909, copyright 1910.
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
The man in the room -- The fast watch -- The red dress -- The private bank puzzle -- The man higher up -- The chalchihuitl stone -- The empty cartridges -- The Axton letters -- The eleventh hour.
Brian Raiter
"The Achievements of Luther Trant" by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the character of Luther Trant, a young psychologist and aspiring detective, as he employs advanced psychological methods to solve crimes, highlighting the intersection of science and investigation. The narrative focuses on Trant's efforts to clear an innocent man's name following a suspicious death that suggests suicide and financial misdeeds. At the start of the story, Trant, alongside Professor Reiland, discusses the inadequacies of traditional criminal investigation methods, expressing his belief that psychological principles can lead to faster resolutions of criminal cases. This leads to the urgent discovery of Dr. Lawrie’s lifeless body in his office, raising questions about the cause of death and the implication of suicide due to financial ruin. Trant’s determination to prove Lawrie's innocence and uncover the truth drives the narrative, as he navigates a web of suspicion involving university associates, deftly using his knowledge of psychological tests to reveal deeper truths. The opening sets the stage for a thrilling exploration of human behavior and the complexities of justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Detective and mystery stories
Short stories, American
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