02795cam a22004213u 4500 75523 UtSlPG 20260610134740.0 m cr n 260607r20251909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10010186 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Balmer, Edwin, 1883-1959 The achievements of Luther Trant Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-04 The man in the room -- The fast watch -- The red dress -- The private bank puzzle -- The man higher up -- The chalchihuitl stone -- The empty cartridges -- The Axton letters -- The eleventh hour. Brian Raiter "The Achievements of Luther Trant" by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the character of Luther Trant, a young psychologist and aspiring detective, as he employs advanced psychological methods to solve crimes, highlighting the intersection of science and investigation. The narrative focuses on Trant's efforts to clear an innocent man's name following a suspicious death that suggests suicide and financial misdeeds. At the start of the story, Trant, alongside Professor Reiland, discusses the inadequacies of traditional criminal investigation methods, expressing his belief that psychological principles can lead to faster resolutions of criminal cases. This leads to the urgent discovery of Dr. Lawrie’s lifeless body in his office, raising questions about the cause of death and the implication of suicide due to financial ruin. Trant’s determination to prove Lawrie's innocence and uncover the truth drives the narrative, as he navigates a web of suspicion involving university associates, deftly using his knowledge of psychological tests to reveal deeper truths. The opening sets the stage for a thrilling exploration of human behavior and the complexities of justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston, MA: Small, Maynard & Company, 1909 Science fiction Detective and mystery stories Short stories, American Psychological fiction Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction Trant, Luther (Fictitious character) -- Fiction MacHarg, William, 1872-1951 Oberhardt, William, 1882-1958 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000122574 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75523 116248 116248