Officer 666

Officer 666, written by Barton Wood Currie, follows Travers Gladwin, the bored son of a wealthy businessman, who learns of a plot by an infamous art burglar to rob his home. Instead of stopping the burglary, Travers decides to impersonate a police officer to confront the thief. The situation escalates when the burglar attempts to pose as Travers, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings. This novel, notable for its humor and clever plot twists, has been adapted into several successful films.