"And That's How It Was, Officer": Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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"And That's How It Was, Officer" is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sholto, Ralph.
Catalogue synopsis
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"And That's How It Was, Officer" by Ralph Sholto is a comedic crime fiction novel set in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds through a letter from Homer Nicholas, who is addressing the perplexed Chief of Police, David Nixon, about a series of bizarre events involving gangsters disappearing in Morton City after his wedding reception. The narrative delves into themes of family relations, social status, and unique scientific experiments, with humor intertwined throughout the plot. The plot centers around Homer and his bride, Joy, who unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a dangerous situation involving Homer's eccentric Uncle Peter, a scientist with a penchant for unorthodox experiments. After the wedding, gangsters crash the reception, leading to a chaotic series of events fueled by Uncle Peter's mysterious serum that disintegrates people in a dramatic fashion. As Homer and Joy chase down various leads to understand what is happening, they navigate a world of colorful characters, from Bag Ears Mulligan, Homer's loyal but slightly confused friend, to criminal masterminds like Hands McCaffery. The narrative culminates in a hilarious yet suspenseful revelation about Uncle Peter's true intentions and the bizarre scientific method behind the chaos, ultimately blending elements of humor, crime, and familial loyalty.
Book and edition facts
- Title: "And That's How It Was, Officer"
- Author credits: Sholto, Ralph
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Epistolary fiction
- Gangsters -- Fiction
- Inventors -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Scientists -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Science Fiction
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