The Silver Bullet
by Fergus Hume
'The Silver Bullet' Summary
The Silver Bullet is a classic mystery novel by Fergus Hume, first published in 1891. The novel tells the story of a series of brutal murders that have been committed in a small English village. The killer is known as the Silver Bullet Killer, because he leaves a silver bullet at the scene of each crime.
The novel is set in the fictional village of Little Pedlington, England. The protagonist is Joan Thursday, a young woman who is determined to solve the mystery of the Silver Bullet Killer. Joan is a skilled detective, and she soon uncovers clues that lead her to believe that the killer is someone she knows.
The antagonist is the Silver Bullet Killer, a mysterious figure who leaves a silver bullet at the scene of each crime. The killer is very careful to cover his tracks, and he is always one step ahead of the police. Joan is in danger, and she must be careful not to become the killer's next victim.
The novel is full of suspense and excitement, and it will keep you guessing until the very end. The Silver Bullet is a classic of the mystery genre, and it is sure to please fans of the genre.
Here is a more detailed summary of the plot:
The novel begins with the murder of a young woman named Alice Maybury. Her body is found with a silver bullet in her heart. The police are baffled by the crime, and the villagers are terrified.
Joan Thursday is a young woman who is determined to solve the mystery. She soon discovers that Alice Maybury was not the first victim of the Silver Bullet Killer. There have been other murders in the village, and all of the victims have been young women.
Joan begins to investigate the murders, and she soon uncovers clues that lead her to believe that the killer is someone she knows. She also discovers that the killer is targeting young women who are related to each other.
Joan is in danger, and she must be careful not to become the killer's next victim. She must also race against time to stop the killer before he strikes again.
The Silver Bullet is a classic mystery novel that is full of suspense and excitement. It is a story about love, justice, and hope. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
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Fergus Hume
England
Ferguson Wright Hume known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist, known for his detective fiction, thrillers and mysteries. Hume was born in Powick, Worcestershire, England, the second son o...
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