Foggy streets. A string of shocking crimes. A detective who sees what others overlook. The Murders in Praed Street is one of the most celebrated Golden Age detective novels by John Rhode-the pen name of prolific mystery writer Cecil Street. Featuring his brilliant and unflappable sleuth Dr. Lancelot Priestley, this classic British whodunit delivers all the intrigue, atmosphere, and puzzle-plotting that defined the Golden Age of mystery fiction. When a series of baffling murders disturbs the quiet respectability of London's Praed Street, the case seems beyond the reach of the police. Enter Dr. Priestley, a master of logic and deduction, who unravels the sinister clues hidden in the shadows of fog-bound gas lamps. As the body count rises, readers are drawn into a web of London crime, red herrings, and psychological suspense, culminating in a solution both ingenious and unexpected. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Margery Allingham, this vintage detective story combines the charm of the 1920s British mystery novel with the timeless appeal of a classic whodunit. With its atmospheric London setting, mysterious murders, and unforgettable detective hero, The Murders in Praed Street remains a must-read for lovers of Golden Age crime fiction. Step into the mist, follow the trail of clues, and discover why John Rhode was one of the most admired voices of the Golden Age of detective fiction.

Cecil John Charles Street (1884-1964), better known under his pen name John Rhode, was one of the most prolific and respected writers of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. A former army officer and war correspondent, Street turned to writing in the 1920s and went on to publish more than 140 detective novels under various pseudonyms, including John Rhode and Miles Burton. His most famous creation, Dr. Lancelot Priestley, appears in dozens of novels and became a cornerstone figure of classic British detective fiction. Priestley, with his razor-sharp logic and scientific mind, embodies the era's fascination with rational deduction, intricate plotting, and carefully constructed whodunits. Street was admired by fellow mystery writers for his ingenious plotting, realistic settings, and inventive murder methods, and he was an active member of the Detection Club, alongside luminaries like Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Anthony Berkeley. With The Murders in Praed Street and other works, John Rhode helped shape the enduring traditions of the classic British murder mystery, leaving behind a legacy that continues to intrigue and delight fans of Golden Age detective fiction around the world.