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By: James Hay (1881-1936)
No Clue! A Mystery Story by James Hay is a captivating thriller that kept me hooked from beginning to end. The story follows a group of friends who find themselves embroiled in a murder investigation after stumbling upon a dead body in the woods. As they work together to piece together the clues and unravel the mystery, they quickly realize that nothing is as it seems.
Hay does a fantastic job of creating a sense of tension and suspense throughout the novel, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they try to solve the case alongside the characters. The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns, making it impossible to predict what will happen next.
The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their own unique quirks and motivations. I found myself rooting for them as they navigated through the increasingly dangerous situations they found themselves in. The dialogue is sharp and witty, adding a sense of humor to the dark subject matter.
Overall, No Clue! A Mystery Story is a thrilling read that will keep you guessing until the very end. Hay has crafted a clever and engaging story that will appeal to fans of the mystery genre. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a gripping page-turner that will keep them up late into the night.
Book Description:
“No Clue! A Mystery Story” finds detective Jefferson Hastings at the home of wealthy but eccentric Arthur Sloane one hot summer night, when two other guests at Sloanehurst stumble across the body of young Mildred Brace lying dead on the lawn. Sloane’s daughter Lucille asks Hastings to help solve the crime, but Hastings gets surprisingly little help from anybody he interviews, including Mr. Sloane himself and even the mother of the victim. With few clues to aid him and nobody beyond suspicion, including himself, seemingly rock solid alibis begin to fall apart, expanding the list of potential suspects, and Hastings must rely on subtle expressions and the scant evidence at hand to try to solve the murder.
