The problem of Cell 13

Jacques Futrelle's classic detective tale, in which the brilliant Professor Van Dusen, the Thinking Machine, wagers he can escape a locked prison cell using only his intellect.

At a glance A dazzling puzzle and a landmark of detective fiction. Logic, the Thinking Machine insists, can accomplish anything, and to prove it he agrees… So begins Jacques Futrelle's The Problem of Cell 13, one of the most celebrated puzzles… What it's about Professor Augustus S.F.X.

Professor Augustus S.F.X. Van Dusen, the formidable logician known as the Thinking Machine, makes a bold claim over dinner: that pure reason can master any situation, even imprisonment.

About this book The problem of Cell 13 by Jacques Futrelle. A polished classic fiction edition for readers who enjoy enduring stories, memorable characters, and literary atmosphere. Themes include boston (mass.), college…