Dr. Priestley Investigates

by John Rhode

Overview

Brilliant, logical, and relentlessly observant, Dr. Lancelot Priestley solves crimes that leave others completely baffled. In Dr. Priestley Investigates, a series of ingenious mysteries unfold in which careful reasoning-not intuition or luck-reveals the truth.

Called upon when official investigations stall, Dr. Priestley applies mathematical precision and clear thinking to cases involving deception, false assumptions, and carefully hidden motives. Each investigation challenges the reader to follow the clues, test the evidence, and see whether logic alone can expose the culprit. Written during the height of the Golden Age of detective fiction, these stories reward readers who enjoy fair-play mysteries, clever solutions, and classic British crime storytelling. Dr. Priestley Investigates is an ideal choice for readers looking for smart, satisfying mysteries that emphasize reasoning over violence and spectacle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515469179
Publisher:	Positronic Publishing
Publication date:	12/19/2025
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.49(d)

About the Author

John Rhode was one of the leading writers of Britain's Golden Age of detective fiction. Writing during the early twentieth century, he became known for mysteries that emphasized logic, careful reasoning, and fair-play clues, allowing readers to solve the puzzle alongside the detective. His Dr. Priestley stories remain popular for their clear solutions, clever construction, and enduring appeal to fans of classic whodunits.