Minute Mysteries — H.A. Ripley

This is a collection of 71 very brief tales, each featuring a crime submitted for the consideration of fictional detective, Professor Fordney. In these accounts every fact, every clue necessary to the solution is given. The answer can be found in the story itself. Each problem has only one possible solution. Readers have the chance to work on a basis of absolute equality with Professor Fordney -to match their wits with those of the professor and the criminal.