The crime of the century
Book • 1931
The book revolves around the murder of Reverend Thomas Beazely and Evelyn Saunders, a married woman from his congregation.
Their bodies are found in a boat in New York Harbour, with both having been shot at close range and Evelyn's throat cut.
Police Commissioner Thatcher Colt, assisted by his scribe Anthony Abbot, must unravel the complex case, which involves multiple suspects from the church community and raises questions about the victims' deaths.
The novel is characterized by its detailed investigation scenes, vivid descriptions of settings, and a complex plot typical of the Van Dine/Queen school of detective fiction.
Their bodies are found in a boat in New York Harbour, with both having been shot at close range and Evelyn's throat cut.
Police Commissioner Thatcher Colt, assisted by his scribe Anthony Abbot, must unravel the complex case, which involves multiple suspects from the church community and raises questions about the victims' deaths.
The novel is characterized by its detailed investigation scenes, vivid descriptions of settings, and a complex plot typical of the Van Dine/Queen school of detective fiction.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 0 episodes
Listed in the episode description as a reference material for the Richard Speck case.
Richard Speck : The Student Nurse Murders (Part 1)
Mentioned by 
Shawn Stevenson
The BEST FOODS To Eat That End Inflammation & MELT BODY FAT! | Shawn Stevenson
