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In "The Two Tickets Puzzle," Superintendent Ross confronts the perplexing death of Oswald F. Preston aboard a local train. Armed with a keen eye for detail, Ross must untangle a web of motives that point toward a jealous lover, a vengeful employer, and a premature heiress. The narrative is a textbook example of the fair‑play mystery, offering readers ample clues to solve the case alongside the detective.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Alfred Walter Stewart
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