Smothered in Corpses by Ernest Bramah

The novel follows the adventures of Max Carrados, a blind detective, as he investigates a series of mysterious deaths in a small English village. The victims have all been found smothered in their beds, and the police are at a loss as to who the killer might be. Max is determined to solve the case, and he soon discovers that the deaths are linked to a mysterious cult that has been operating in the area. With the help of his friend, the eccentric Mr. Carlyle, Max must unravel the secrets of the cult and unmask the killer before more innocent lives are taken. Smothered in Corpses is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. It is a thrilling and suspenseful read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By Ernest Bramah · First published 1913 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 4 chapters · 3,715 words

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The author of the following story deems it permissible to himself to explain that the work was projected, and, indeed, almost completed, as a 120, 000 word serial of feuilleton scope, when a much-advertised competition for stories of not more than 4000 words in length came under his notice. Not to be deterred by the conditions, he at once set himself to the formidable task of reducing his manuscript to one-thirtieth of its original length. The result must, of course, be regarded purely on its merits, but in the writer's own opinion the process of compression has, if anything, keyed up the action to an even tenser pitch, without in any way detracting from the interest of the plot or circumscribing the wealth of incident.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Ernest Bramah
• Date: 1913 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Horror
• Length: 3,715 words
• Structure: 4 chapters, 89 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The book title implies a mystery, as it suggests a hidden truth that needs to be uncovered.
• Thriller — The book title implies a thrilling story, as it suggests a dangerous situation that needs to be resolved.
• Crime Fiction — The book title implies a crime story, as it suggests a criminal act that needs to be solved.
• Horror — The book title implies a horror story, as it suggests a gruesome situation that needs to be confronted.

Tags

mystery · crime · detective · suspense · thriller · dark humor · fiction · literary · Ernest Bramah · murder · investigation · puzzle

Contents

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 1: The End of the Beginning
• Chapter 2: In the Thick of It
• Chapter 3: The Beginning of the End

More by Ernest Bramah

• The Coin of Dionysius (1913)
• The Game Played in the Dark (1913)
• Max Carrados Mysteries (1927)
• Max Carrados (1914)
• The Knight's Cross Signal Problem (1922)
• The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage (1897)
• The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor (1926)
• The Mirror of Kong Ho (1905)
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