The Problem Of The Superfluous Finger is a mystery novel written by Jacques Futrelle. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman named Mr. Van Broecklyn who is found dead in his study with a bullet wound in his head. The investigation is led by the famous detective, Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as ""The Thinking Machine"". As the investigation progresses, it is discovered that Mr. Van Broecklyn had a superfluous finger, which means he had an extra finger on one of his hands. This leads the detective to suspect that the killer may have had a similar physical abnormality. The plot thickens as more suspects are introduced, including Mr. Van Broecklyn's business partner, his estranged wife, and a mysterious man who seems to have been lurking around the house. The detective uses his incredible deductive skills to piece together the clues and solve the case, revealing the identity of the killer and the motive behind the murder. The Problem Of The Superfluous Finger is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a must-read for fans of detective fiction and anyone who enjoys a good whodunit.""Amputated?"" gasped Dr. Prescott. He stared into the pretty face of his caller. It was flushed softly, and the red lips were parted in a slight smile. It seemed quite an ordinary affair to her. The surgeon bent over the hand with quick interest. ""Amputated!"" he repeated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.