Dr. Thorndyke Investigates by R. Austin Freeman is a thrilling collection of Freeman's five short detective stories. Freeman writes suspensefully about the adventures of sharp and heroic Dr. Thorndyke and the cases he cracks. Excerpt: "THORNDYKE stood looking up and down the platform with anxiety that increased as the time drew near for the departure of the train. "This is very unfortunate," he said, reluctantly stepping into an empty smoking compartment as the guard executed a flourish with his green flag. "I am afraid we have missed our friend." He closed the door, and, as the train began to move, thrust his head out of the window."
