Cat of Many Tails -- Ellery Queen

In the dog days of August, it is no surprise to see New Yorkers perspire. But this summer, a killer called the Cat gives the city a new reason to sweat. He selects his victims seemingly at random and strangles them, then escapes without leaving a clue. As the death toll climbs and the press whips the public into a horrified frenzy, Gotham teeters on the edge of anarchy.<br /><br /> Ellery Queen, the brilliant amateur sleuth, has gone into retirement when the Cat begins to kill. As his father, a seasoned homicide detective, leads the investigation into the murders, Ellery tries to avoid getting involved. When Queen discovers a clue that could hold the secret to untangling the puzzling crimes, he pounces on the opportunity to crack the case. But unfortunately for him--and for the citizens of 1940s New York City--he's barely scratched the surface....<br /><br /> Combining gobsmacking deduction with plenty of period detail, <em>Cat of Many Tails</em> is among the most beloved of Ellery Queen's timeless mystery novels. Reissued for the first time in nearly half a century, the book retains a place in popular culture as one of the first serial killer novels ever written; and, to this day, it's still one of the best.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Ellery Queen<br><b>Publisher:</b> American Mystery Classics<br><b>Published:</b> 08/06/2024<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781613165447