The Superfluous Finger

In this captivating audiobook, listeners are introduced to Professor Augustus S.F.X. Van Dusen, known as The Thinking Machine, a brilliant sleuth created by Jacques Futrelle, who bears striking similarities to Sherlock Holmes. The story unfolds with a woman demanding the amputation of part of her finger, prompting Van Dusen to delve into a perplexing mystery. Futrelle, who wrote over 40 short stories featuring this remarkable character, tragically perished aboard the Titanic, leaving behind a rich legacy of intriguing detective tales.