The Sheridan Road Mystery

The Sheridan Road Mystery is a detective novel by Paul Thorne, likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Detective Sergeant Murphy, who is drawn into a murder investigation after hearing a gunshot in a Chicago apartment building. As the investigation unfolds, Detective Sergeant Morgan takes over, revealing a web of secrets and deceptions among the building's tenants, particularly involving the suspicious resident Marsh. The novel captures the atmospheric tension of crime in an exclusive Chicago neighborhood, making it a notable entry in early American detective fiction.