Crooked Cross

Crooked Cross

by Charles J. Dutton

Bartley is to visit his friend Carter for the summer but sends his friend Pelt ahead to a town in New York. Pelt, Carter and Carter's friend from across the ocean, a Scotland yard man Ranville are invited to a dinner with Professor Warren and anthropologist. The dinner never happens as the three find Warren dead inside a locked house. - Summary by Yoganandh T

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Charles J. Dutton

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Charles J. Dutton was an American author who gained recognition for his contributions to the mystery genre. Born in 1888 and passing away in 1964, Dutton's life was marked by a diverse range of experi...

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