Smothered in Corpses
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
First lines
Where had it come from?
I, John Beveledge Humdrum, general practitioner, of 305A, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, had come down to breakfast on that eventful July morning expecting nothing more exciting than eggs and bacon with which my excellent man Perkins had regularly provided me on similar occasions for the past eleven years.
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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, 140 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th 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: The End of the Beginning
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: In the Thick of It
- Chapter 3: The Beginning of the End