About this book
Midnight by Octavus Roy Cohen is a gripping mystery that unfolds on the frozen streets of the city on a fateful December night. When a woman hails a taxicab and vanishes without a trace, she leaves behind an impossible crime scene: the body of a prominent society man and a suitcase bearing his name. With no witnesses, no clear motive, and trails that seem to evaporate in the sleety cold, the case appears utterly baffling.
As investigators work to piece together the puzzle, they must navigate a web of suspects and secrets. Who was the mysterious woman in the taxi? What connection did she have to the dead man? And how does a simple suitcase become the key to unlocking a seemingly unsolvable mystery? Each clue leads deeper into a labyrinth of deception, where nothing is as it appears and every alibi crumbles under scrutiny.
Originally published in 1921, Cohen's masterful mystery showcases the detective fiction conventions of the era while delivering genuine suspense and intricate plotting. This classic whodunit is perfect for listeners who enjoy traditional mysteries with clever twists, puzzle-box plotting, and the atmospheric intrigue of early twentieth-century crime fiction. If you appreciate mysteries where every detail matters and the final revelation reframes everything you thought you knew, Midnight deserves your attention.
