The Sturgis Wager: A Detective Story

A missing bet, a vanished heir, and a puzzle that will keep you guessing until the last page The Sturgis Wager returns to thrill a new generation. Edgar Morette s deftly plotted detective mystery novel follows a tangled crime investigation story sparked by a high-stakes wager and a suspicious death. As Morette s investigator peels back layers of deception, readers are swept into a suspenseful detective narrative of hidden motives, clever misdirection, and a final reveal both surprising and inevitable. Rich in period detail, the plot moves with the crisp logic and atmospheric tension fans of classic detective fiction crave. Historically significant as a polished example of a 19th century detective story, The Sturgis Wager influenced early crime fiction with its focus on deduction over melodrama. Collectors will appreciate its place in the lineage of vintage detective tales, while casual readers will savor the momentum of a thrilling crime novel and crime-solving adventure that never lets up. Alpha Editions is proud to republish this Edgar Morette book after decades out of print. Carefully restored for today s and future generations, this edition is more than a reprint it s a collector s item and cultural treasure, renewed for detective story enthusiasts and detective fiction fans alike. Rediscover a Sturgis Wager mystery that helped shape the genre and still holds the power to astonish.