Green Shiver — Clyde B. Clason

Clyde B. Clason, creator of Professor Theocritus Lucius Westborough, has produced several books with unusual backgrounds for the ingenious murders the mild little professor solves. In GREEN SHIVER, the last case for the charming Professor, the author weaves an intricate tapestry of suspense and historical richness, expertly blending elements of Chinese culture with an ingenious mystery that keeps readers captivated until the final revelation.Originally published in 1941 and taking place in Los Angeles Green Shiver is a mesmerizing tale that showcases Clason's mastery in crafting gripping narratives that transport readers to a vividly realized world of intrigue and danger. Prepare to be enthralled by the exploits of Theocritus Lucius Westborough in this thrilling mystery. A jade statuette called the Green Shiver goes missing from the home of the collector, Mrs. Nicholas Vayne, and Professor Theocritus Lucius Westborough is engaged to find it. Then two persons are murdered, and Westborough has a real job on his hands.