The Chestermarke Instinct

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"We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one. "-N. P. D. in the New York Globe.

THE MIDDLE TEMPLE MURDER note 2

"Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."-The Broadside.

THE TALLEYRAND MAXIM note 3

"A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook-with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."-Knickerbocker Press.

THE PARADISE MYSTERY note 4

"As a weaver of detective tales Mr. Fletcher is entitled to a seat among the elect. His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."-New York Times.

DEAD MEN'S MONEY note 5

"The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly. Reminds one of Stevenson-and Mr. Fletcher sustains the comparison well."-Newark Evening News.

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