A Coffin for Jacob
The story revolves around a mysterious and eerie atmosphere in a small Pennsylvania town where a series of unexplained events unfold. The protagonist, a young boy, discovers a cryptic message that reads "A Coffin for Jacob" which sparks his curiosity and leads him to unravel the dark secrets hidden beneath the town's tranquil surface.
By Edward W. Ludwig · First published 1934 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 13,177 words
First lines
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares. or was it follow the leader?
Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward W. Ludwig
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Detective, Suspense
- Length: 13,177 words
- Structure: 1 section, 502 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a crime or uncovering secrets.
- Thriller — The narrative is suspenseful and keeps the reader on edge.
- Crime — The story involves criminal activities and their investigation.
- Detective — A detective or investigator plays a central role in the story.
Tags
Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Crime Fiction · Detective Story · Murder Mystery · Small Town Secrets · Family Drama · Dark Past · Hidden Truths · Investigation · Police Procedural