The Roman Hat Mystery

The Roman Hat Mystery, the first novel featuring the iconic detective Ellery Queen, opens with a baffling murder that disturbs a night at a busy Broadway theater. The victim is found in his seat, but a crucial piece of evidence – his missing top hat – sets the stage for an intricate investigation. With an unrivaled knack for logical deduction, Ellery Queen and his father, Inspector Richard Queen, begin unearthing disturbing details hidden beneath the victim's glamorous façade, exposing deceptions that blur the line between high society and underworld dealings. As cryptic clues pile up, so do the suspects, each harboring secrets that threaten to reshape the entire investigation. Melding the atmosphere of 1920s Manhattan with the tension of a classic whodunit, The Roman Hat Mystery presents readers with a puzzle as sly as it is sophisticated. Step into the labyrinth of Ellery Queen's detection, where every detail truly matters.