The Other Sense by J.S. Fletcher
The novel follows the story of a young man, John Dene, who is sent to investigate the mysterious death of his uncle, Sir John Dene. Sir John was a wealthy man who had recently returned from a trip to the Far East, and his death is shrouded in mystery. John soon discovers that his uncle had been involved in a strange cult, and that his death may have been related to it. He also discovers that his uncle had been researching a mysterious phenomenon known as the "other sense," which is said to give people the ability to see and hear things that are normally beyond the range of human perception. John soon finds himself in a race against time to uncover the truth behind his uncle's death, and to discover the secrets of the other sense. Along the way, he must confront a variety of strange and dangerous characters, and uncover the secrets of a mysterious cult. The Other Sense is a classic mystery novel, full of suspense and intrigue. It is a thrilling read, and a must-read for fans of the genre.
By J.S. Fletcher · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 8 chapters · 4,266 words
First lines
Oct. _21st_.--They have told me to-day, with obvious reluctance, and in the kindest fashion, that I am to go to-morrow to the house of a Dr. Schreiber, in whose care I am to remain until I am restored to health. Restored to health!--my God! I am as healthy a lad of nineteen (I believe) as any one would wish to meet; certainly I have no recollection of any illness beyond a dose of measles when I was seven, and a very slight touch of scarlet fever a few years ago. Restored to health!--no, that is merely their kind way of putting it. What they really mean is: I am to go and live with this Dr. Schreiber, whoever he may be, until he, and they, and the doctors whom they have brought to see me so often lately, think I am--_sane_.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: J.S. Fletcher
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 4,266 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 145 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The Other Sense is a mystery novel by J.S. Fletcher, featuring a detective who must solve a crime.
- Thriller — The Other Sense is a thrilling novel with suspenseful plot twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
- Crime Fiction — The Other Sense is a crime fiction novel, featuring a detective who must solve a crime and bring the perpetrator to justice.
- Detective Fiction — The Other Sense is a detective fiction novel, featuring a detective who must solve a crime and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Tags
mystery · detective · thriller · suspense · crime · investigation · psychological · literary · historical · fiction · J.S. Fletcher · British literature
Contents
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8