Average Jones by Samuel Hopkins Adams - ISBN: 9781464215933
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Bored millionaire solves bizarre, funny crimes in old New York.

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  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    7 June 2022

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Summary

Solve humorous cases as you travel across early 20th century New York City with amateur sleuth Average Jones!

Average Jones is a brilliant young man of independent means, thanks to the bequest of a wealthy yet jaded uncle. Five years after graduating college, he finds himself bored with travel and his bon vivant lifestyle, and restless for some meaningful hobby to occupy his mind. On the advice of a friend, he decides to set up a business as an “Ad-Visor,” warning potential buyers of …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781464215933
ISBN-10:1464215936
Author:Samuel Hopkins Adams
Publisher:Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint:Poisoned Pen Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:7 June 2022
Weight:370g
Dimensions:214mm x 140mm x 20mm
Series:Library of Congress Crime Classics
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Critics Review

”[Average Jones] at its clever, resourceful best, sows the seeds of mystery’s golden age.” – Kirkus

”[Average Jones] at its clever, resourceful best, sows the seeds of mystery’s golden age.” – Kirkus

About The Author

Samuel Hopkins Adams

Samuel Hopkins Adams (January 26, 1871-November 16, 1958) was an American writer, best known for his investigative journalism. He authored over forty books, countless magazine articles, and as a reporter was instrumental in the passage of the Federal Food and Drug laws which protect consumers to this day.

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