The Great Auto Mystery

The Great Auto Mystery is a thrilling mystery novel written by Jacques Futrelle. The story revolves around the disappearance of a wealthy businessman named David Harlowe, who was last seen driving his automobile out of his garage. The case is taken up by the renowned detective, Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as ""The Thinking Machine."" The story is set in the early 1900s and takes place in New York City. The investigation is filled with twists and turns, as the detective and his team follow various leads and clues to unravel the mystery. The plot thickens when it is discovered that the missing businessman's car was found abandoned in a remote location, with no trace of the driver.As the investigation progresses, the detective uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and greed. The suspects include Harlowe's business partners, his estranged wife, and even his own chauffeur. The Thinking Machine uses his unparalleled deductive skills and logical reasoning to solve the case and bring the culprit to justice.The Great Auto Mystery is a classic detective novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The book is filled with suspense, intrigue, and clever plot twists that will keep readers guessing until the final reveal. Jacques Futrelle's writing style is engaging and immersive, transporting readers back in time to the early days of detective fiction. This book is a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels and anyone who enjoys a good whodunit.Curtis turned into Winter Street and strolled along through the crowd of women. Half way down Winter Street Hatch followed, and then for a moment he lost sight of him. He had gone into a store, he imagined. As he stood at a door waiting, Curtis came out, rushed through the crowd of women, slinging his arms like a madman, with frenzy in his face. He ran twenty steps, then stumbled and fell.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.