Dr. John Thorndyke is a medical jurisprudence expert who uses his knowledge of science and the law to solve mysteries. In this collection of stories, he investigates a variety of cases, from a missing will to a murder. In each case, he uses his keen eye for detail and his scientific knowledge to uncover the truth. In the first story, "The Missing Will," Thorndyke is called in to investigate the disappearance of a will that could potentially change the lives of two families. He must use his knowledge of handwriting analysis and other forensic techniques to determine who is responsible for the document's disappearance. In the second story, "The Blue Scarab," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a murder. He must use his knowledge of chemistry and toxicology to determine who is responsible for the death. In the third story, "The Moabite Cipher," Thorndyke is asked to decipher a mysterious code that could lead to a valuable treasure. He must use his knowledge of cryptography and linguistics to solve the puzzle. In the fourth story, "The Magic Casket," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of theft. He must use his knowledge of psychology and criminology to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the fifth story, "The Stolen Ingots," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of stolen gold. He must use his knowledge of metallurgy and engineering to determine who is responsible for the theft. In the sixth story, "The Case of the White Footprints," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of burglary. He must use his knowledge of chemistry and physics to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the seventh story, "The Case of the Missing Ring," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of theft. He must use his knowledge of psychology and criminology to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the eighth story, "The Case of the Counterfeit Coins," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of counterfeiting. He must use his knowledge of metallurgy and engineering to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the ninth story, "The Case of the Vanishing Diamonds," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of theft. He must use his knowledge of chemistry and physics to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the tenth story, "The Case of the Missing Heiress," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of kidnapping. He must use his knowledge of psychology and criminology to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the eleventh story, "The Case of the Poisoned Pills," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of murder. He must use his knowledge of chemistry and toxicology to determine who is responsible for the death. In the twelfth story, "The Case of the Missing Money," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of embezzlement. He must use his knowledge of accounting and finance to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the thirteenth story, "The Case of the Stolen Necklace," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of theft. He must use his knowledge of psychology and criminology to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the fourteenth story, "The Case of the Missing Fingerprints," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of murder. He must use his knowledge of forensic science to determine who is responsible for the death. In the fifteenth story, "The Case of the Vanishing Will," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of forgery. He must use his knowledge of handwriting analysis and other forensic techniques to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the sixteenth story, "The Case of the Missing Heirloom," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of theft. He must use his knowledge of psychology and criminology to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the seventeenth story, "The Case of the Vanishing Jewels," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of theft. He must use his knowledge of chemistry and physics to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the eighteenth story, "The Case of the Stolen Plans," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of espionage. He must use his knowledge of cryptography and linguistics to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the nineteenth story, "The Case of the Missing Banknotes," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of counterfeiting. He must use his knowledge of metallurgy and engineering to determine who is responsible for the crime. In the twentieth story, "The Case of the Poisoned Portrait," Thorndyke is asked to investigate a case of murder. He must use his knowledge of chemistry and toxicology to determine who is responsible for the death.
By R. Austin Freeman · First published 1933 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction · 21 chapters