The Riddle of the Frozen Flame

Description

Detective Hamilton Cleek is a man who doesn’t give up easily, and his ingenious deductions seem to find order even in the chaos of the complex mysteries surrounding Thomas W. Hanshew’s exciting storyline. From a nobleman accused of murder, to jealousy, deceit and accusations that seem to have no real basis, a clear outcome seems to be far away, until Cleek arrives at the scene.

An old-school mystery written at a time when crime stories were already extremely popular, The Riddle of the Frozen Flame brings many elements that are quite unique and distinguished from other detective novels. Detective Cleek, who first appeared in Cleek: The Man of the Forty Faces, relies more on his talent as a master of disguise, rather than on the sharper logic and intelligence that characters such as those created by Hanshew’s contemporaries may be endowed with.

The author goes to great lengths to make this story truly interesting, and it definitely pays off. Hanshew creates a situation that would normally mislead and fool the authorities, as well as any less experienced detectives. However, with Cleek’s keen sense of finding clues even in the most unlikely of places, as well as his experience as a detective, you will be in for a real treat when it comes to the methods that he uses to outsmart his foes.

If you’re tired of modern stories featuring messy crimes and psychologically “shocking” stories, The Riddle of the Frozen Flame is probably one of the most suitable novels for you. Focusing more on utilizing good old fashioned logic to solve real life mysteries that don’t feel like they’re pulled out of a bad dream.

Tastefully written, meant to intrigue and fascinate, and featuring a language that will take you back in time to an age when everything seemed to make more sense, this book will be an enjoyable read overall, even if you’re not necessarily used to 100 year-old novels.
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