The Viaduct Murder
What is The Viaduct Murder about?
The Viaduct Murder (1925) is Ronald A. Knox’s first detective novel. A body is found at the base of a railway viaduct, and a group of golfers who discovered it debate whether the man fell, jumped, or was pushed—and then attempt to solve the mystery themselves. Knox brings his theological training to bear on questions of evidence and probability, creating a witty, intellectually playful mystery that established his approach to the genre.
Main themes in The Viaduct Murder
Railway viaduct
The presence of railway viaduct in The Viaduct Murder connects readers to its enduring relevance.
Amateur detection
Amateur detection emerges as a defining element in The Viaduct Murder, shaping character development.
Golfer investigators
Golfer investigators emerges as a defining element in The Viaduct Murder, shaping character development.
Fair-play mystery
The presence of fair-play mystery in The Viaduct Murder connects readers to its enduring relevance.
Why The Viaduct Murder is still relevant today
Knox’s debut mystery is a witty, intellectually engaging puzzle that launched his career as a detective novelist. Read it free online on TextStack.
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What is The Viaduct Murder about?
A group of golfers discover a body at a railway viaduct and debate whether it was murder, suicide, or accident, then attempt to solve the mystery in this witty debut.
Where can I read it online?
You can read The Viaduct Murder by Ronald A. Knox free online on TextStack.