Project Gutenberg 2015-12-04 Public domain in the USA. 1110 Ripley, H. A. (Harold Austin) 1896 Ripley, Harold Austin Ripley, Austin 32029892 Minute Mysteries [Detectograms] Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Minute Mysteries [Detectograms]" by H. A. Ripley is a collection of short detective stories written in the early 20th century. This engaging work revolves around Professor Fordney, a criminologist sharing intriguing cases that illustrate the often simplistic nature of criminal detection. Each story presents a unique scenario where readers can test their own deductive skills, with conclusions grounded in logical reasoning rather than more fantastical elements typical of genre fiction. At the start of this collection, readers are introduced to the premise of the stories through a foreword and preface that emphasize the accessibility of solving these cryptic crimes. The opening portion features Professor Fordney discussing the nature of crime with Chief Inspector Kelley and his nephew, Jim Barry. Key points are made about the often straightforward resolution of crimes, largely due to the misguided efforts of criminals. A sample mystery is presented, showcasing the dynamic between Fordney and various characters he encounters, setting the tone for the subsequent narratives that invite readers to match wits with the protagonists while unraveling the nuances of each case. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Detective and mystery stories Puzzles GV Text Browsing: Crime/Mystery Browsing: Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery 230509 2025-06-20T11:12:02.351814 text/html 208911 2024-10-22T23:31:53 text/html 205661 2025-06-20T11:12:09.933805 application/epub+zip 210190 2025-06-20T11:12:04.475835 application/epub+zip 134593 2025-06-20T11:12:03.474802 application/epub+zip 302442 2025-06-20T11:12:13.456776 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281497 2025-06-20T11:12:08.944872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205472 2022-09-23T03:31:33.270567 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192051 2025-06-20T11:12:01.522923 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172186 2024-10-22T23:31:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16115 2025-06-20T11:12:13.620718 application/rdf+xml 14195 2025-06-20T11:12:03.605801 image/jpeg 2466 2025-06-20T11:12:03.540793 image/jpeg 186194 2025-06-20T11:12:02.380774 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog