Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Classic Consulting Detective Mystery of Urban Crime, Chinese Underworld Intrigue, and Polished DeductionBy John T. McIntyre
Length7h 54m
About this audiobook
Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist presents a sequence of intricate detective problems centered on the brilliant, socially poised investigator Ashton-Kirk, whose methods combine scientific observation, psychological inference, and cultivated worldliness. Written in the urbane idiom of early twentieth-century American mystery fiction, the book belongs to the post-Holmesian tradition while adapting its logic-driven procedures to modern urban anxieties, sensational crimes, and the emerging fascination with criminology as a disciplined mode of knowledge. John T. McIntyre, an American novelist and short-story writer active in the popular magazine culture of his day, was well positioned to shape such a figure. His fiction often reflects the period's appetite for clever plotting, cosmopolitan settings, and rational mastery over disorder. Ashton-Kirk's elegance, learning, and analytic confidence suggest McIntyre's awareness of both British detective conventions and the American demand for brisk, stylish entertainment. This volume is recommended for readers interested in the development of detective fiction between Sherlock Holmes and the Golden Age. It will especially appeal to those who enjoy polished deduction, period atmosphere, and mysteries in which intellect serves as both instrument and spectacle.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (12)
Includes Amazon
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length7 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist (Annotated)
2Chapter I. The Gathering Cloud
3Chapter II. Bat Scanlon is Surprised
4Chapter III. The Cloud Grows Darker
5Chapter IV. Ashton-Kirk Makes One Visit, and Plans Another
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6Chapter V. The Hound and the Scent
7Chapter VI. Ashton-Kirk Asks Questions
8Chapter VII. Some New Developments
9Chapter VIII. Scanlon Makes a New Acquaintance
10Chapter IX. A Place of Fear
11Chapter X. Through the Window
12Chapter XI. Dennison Talks Once More
13Chapter XII. A Double Shadow
14Chapter XIII. Something Unexpected
15Chapter XIV. Ashton-Kirk Visits Headquarters
16Chapter XV. Scanlon States His Position
17Chapter XVI. "Confessed!"
18Chapter XVII. The Waters Are Troubled
19Chapter XVIII. Nora Goes to Stanwick
20Chapter XIX. In the Dark
21Chapter XX. Queer Intelligence
22Chapter XXI. What the Burglar Said at Gaffney's
23Chapter XXII. What Danny Saw at Quigley's
24Chapter XXIII. A Woman!
25Chapter XXIV. Mr. Quigley is Interviewed
26Chapter XXV. Nora Talks and Scanlon Listens
27Chapter XXVI. Conclusion
28Memorable Quotes
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