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In a chilling turn of events, a man is discovered brutally murdered. The mounting evidence points to an individual who adamantly maintains his innocence. Will the truth prevail? (Summary by David Wales)

Dive into the intriguing world of detective Joseph Muller, a man of few words but brilliant mind, as he untangles the enigma of a man found dead in his own study, a bullet lodged in his chest. The conundrum? All windows and doors were securely locked from the inside. Join us on this thrilling journey, masterfully narrated by Dawn Larsen.

Dive into the intriguing world of Joseph Muller, an astute detective from the Imperial Austrian Police, in The Case of the Lamp That Went Out. This captivating story, written by the renowned Austrian author Auguste Groner, was originally penned in German in 1899 and later translated into English in 1910. The tale unfolds when the body of a well-dressed man is found in a desolate lot at dawn. With almost no clues and zero witnesses, its up to the brilliant Muller to unravel the mystery behind the crime and unmask the murderer. Join us as we follow Mullers thrilling investigative journey in this...

Follow the intriguing journey of Joseph Muller, a seasoned police detective, as he ventures into a secluded Hungarian hamlet to unravel the chilling murder mystery of a revered village Pastor.

Immerse yourself in the thrilling adventures of an Imperial Austrian Police officer, as we delve into his professional experiences and intriguing cases.

Auguste Groner is a woman who wrote short detective novels in the early 20th century in Austria—these stories have been translated well and they fit in with an interesting group of early detectives. These stories capture the beginnings of the stereotypical detective who appears to be too humble and unintelligent to solve complicated mysteries.

The Case of the Lamp That Went Out by Auguste Groner is a mystery novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Joseph Muller, an unassuming yet brilliant secret service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, who possesses a keen instinct for solving crimes. As he navigates a case involving a murdered man found in a quiet street, the narrative unfolds with a series of intricate clues and the challenges Muller faces both from the bureaucracy of his job and the moral dilemmas embedded in his investigation.

A baffling disappearance. A bedroom door locked from the inside. A housekeeper with something to hide. Will retired policeman turned private detective, Joseph Muller, be able to sort out the clues and solve this locked room mystery? Summary by J. M. Smallheer