Description

A brisk, beguiling puzzle wrapped in an early twentieth-century frame. Caught In A Trap grips you from page one and never lets go, a compact classic mystery novel that blends sharp deduction with human fragility. In John C. Hutcheson's deft crime fiction tale, deception and intrigue ride a thread of mistaken identity, as ordinary lives become entangled by circumstance. The American setting fiction and mood evoke a public domain literature vitality that casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike will savour, while fans of mystery short stories recognise the clean, suspenseful rhythm of a masterful classic detective novel. The story's tension comes not from spectacle but from the choices people make when pressed by fate, creating a taut, universally resonant narrative about truth, perception, and consequence. This edition carries historical significance as a window into early twentieth-century publishing and the era's storytelling sensibilities. Out of print for decades, it is now republished by Alpha Editions, restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint-a collector's item and a cultural treasure-this volume invites readers to discover a gem once overlooked, and to claim it as a vital piece of classic literature. For crime fiction fans and discerning readers alike, it is a resonant, enduring tale of being truly caught in a trap.