The Silent Bullet

A series of crime-and-detection episodes follows a scientifically minded investigator who applies chemistry, bacteriology, seismography and other emerging technologies to unravel mysteries ranging from engineered deaths and safe tampering to poisonings, thefts and clandestine organizations. Narrated by a newspaper friend, the cases mix laboratory procedure, mechanical ingenuity and journalistic instinct as the investigator collaborates with police, relatives and specialists to trace subtle clues, reconstruct events and expose fraud or malice. Each chapter presents a distinct puzzle that emphasizes forensic technique, methodical reasoning and the period's fascination with applied science.