This collection, The Cases of Detective Karl, features four distinct stories:
The Murder at Weston Manor,
The Desert Tomb Murder,
The Country Villa Murder,
and The Stormy Bus Murder.
Each story is concise yet packed with suspense, intrigue, plot twists, and brain-teasing elements!
The Murder at Weston Manor: Old Weston dies mysteriously, prompting his family members to invite Detective Karl to investigate due to a will that stipulates "specific factors and conditions." Accepting the invitation, Karl delves into Weston Manor, uncovering a troubling past and revealing a serious murder case!
The Desert Tomb Murder: After solving the Weston Manor case, Karl accepts an invitation from his friend James to explore excavation sites in the desert of the Middle East. As soon as they enter the tomb area, team members start to be attacked and killed one by one. Karl, alongside a beautiful journalist, faces numerous challenges before uncovering the hidden murderer, who turns out to be someone lurking among them! To make matters worse, the shocking truth is that the person Karl trusted most has betrayed him…
The Country Villa Murder: Following his injuries from the Desert Tomb case, Karl's friend Jessica invites him to her small town for a holiday. However, during a dinner party, Jessica's sister suddenly dies at the table. Faced with this unforeseen turn of events, Karl must once again apply himself to solving the case. As the investigation deepens, he finds himself in multiple confrontations with an international pair of assassins, while simultaneously discovering that a spree of indiscriminate murders is quietly unfolding in the town.
The Stormy Bus Murder: After bidding farewell to Jessica, Karl returns to London. On a night bus heading home, he encounters an unprecedented storm, forcing the bus to stop at a dilapidated station. While everyone takes a break to eat, a recently released prisoner is murdered in three different ways. Which method was the most direct? Among the six people present, who is the killer? Through his investigation and reasoning, Karl arrives at a truth that shocks the entire detective community.