The achievements of Luther Trant by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg
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"The Achievements of Luther Trant" by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the character of Luther Trant, a young psychologist and aspiring detective, as he employs advanced psychological methods to solve crimes, highlighting the intersection of science and investigation. The narrative focuses on Trant's efforts to clear an innocent man's name following a suspicious death that suggests suicide and financial
misdeeds. At the start of the story, Trant, alongside Professor Reiland, discusses the inadequacies of traditional criminal investigation methods, expressing his belief that psychological principles can lead to faster resolutions of criminal cases. This leads to the urgent discovery of Dr. Lawrie’s lifeless body in his office, raising questions about the cause of death and the implication of suicide due to financial ruin. Trant’s determination to prove Lawrie's innocence and uncover the truth drives the narrative, as he navigates a web of suspicion involving university associates, deftly using his knowledge of psychological tests to reveal deeper truths. The opening sets the stage for a thrilling exploration of human behavior and the complexities of justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Balmer, Edwin, 1883-1959 |
|---|---|
| Author | MacHarg, William, 1872-1951 |
| Illustrator | Oberhardt, William, 1882-1958 |
| LoC No. | 10010186 |
| Title | The achievements of Luther Trant |
| Original Publication | Boston, MA: Small, Maynard & Company, 1909, copyright 1910. |
| Contents | The man in the room -- The fast watch -- The red dress -- The private bank puzzle -- The man higher up -- The chalchihuitl stone -- The empty cartridges -- The Axton letters -- The eleventh hour. |
| Credits | Brian Raiter |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Trant, Luther (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75523 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75523-6 |
| Release Date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 187 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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