Thomas W Hanshew
Hamilton Cleek is blessed with the unusual ability to change his appearance at the drop of a hat by manipulating his facial muscles. For much of his early life, he used this skill for nefarious purposes, becoming a master thief in the process. But when a sudden change of heart compels him to give up his life of crime, Cleek decides to use his gift for disguise and his powers of ratiocination to solve crimes.
What would you do if you had the power to change your appearance any time you wished? That's the unusual ability that Hamilton Cleek exploited to become one of the most formidable thieves in history. But when the crook falls head-over-heels in love, he renounces his life as a criminal and becomes one of Scotland Yard's top detectives. If Sherlock Holmes is a bit too stuffy for your taste, you'll love the quirky detective at the heart of Cleek:
...Sherlock Holmes fans will find a lot to like in Thomas W. Hanshew's The Riddle of the Mysterious Light. Consulting detective Hamilton Cleek is en route to meet with Scotland Yard detective Narkom when he's intercepted by a roving gang of nefarious ne'er-do-wells. Can he muster his mighty intellect and physical prowess and hatch a plan to escape his captors?
This classic of golden-age detective fiction features investigative mastermind Hamilton Cleek, who has vowed to use his remarkable powers of disguise to help people in need. In this tale, Cleek is determined to figure out why people keep disappearing in a remote area of eastern England where a mysterious flame is often seen at night. Fans of The Hound of the Baskervilles will definitely enjoy this tale.