"In Queer Street" is a gripping mystery set in a shadowy urban setting where danger lurks around every corner. The story follows a determined detective as he navigates the murky underbelly of the city, delving deep into the criminal underworld to solve a perplexing crime. The protagonist is drawn into a web of intrigue and secrets, where nothing is as it seems and hidden identities play a crucial role in the unfolding drama.
As the investigation progresses, the detective encounters a series of unexpected twists that keep him—and the reader—on edge. The suspense builds as the detective gets closer to the truth, but the deeper he goes, the more dangerous the pursuit becomes. The city streets are filled with deception, and every clue leads him further into the dark heart of "In Queer Street."
In this fast-paced thriller, the detective must use all his wits to unravel the mystery and bring the criminals to justice. But in a world where trust is a rare commodity and danger is ever-present, the path to the truth is fraught with peril, making "In Queer Street" a compelling tale of crime and suspense.
Ferguson Wright Hume, also known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist who wrote detective fiction, thrillers, and mysteries. Hume was born in Powick, Worcestershire, England, as the second son of James C. Hume, a Scot, who worked as a clerk and steward at the county pauper and lunatic asylum. When he was three, his family moved to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he attended Otago Boys' High School and studied law at the University of Otago. He was admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 1885. Hume moved to Melbourne, Australia, shortly after graduating and began working as a barristers' clerk. He began writing plays but was unable to persuade Melbourne theatre managers to approve, let alone read them. Hume returned to England, first in London, then in Thundersley, Essex, at Church Cottage, most likely on the invitation of the Reverend Thomas Noon Talfourd Major. Hume resided in Thundersley for thirty years, producing over 130 novels and various collections, the most of which were mystery stories, although, he never regained the fame of his debut novel. He also wrote lyrics for songs written by his brother-in-law, Charles Willeby, and book reviews for literary periodicals such as The Bookman. The 1911 census shows him as ‘author’, aged 51, and living at Church Cottage, Thundersley, which comprised of six rooms. He had a housekeeper, Ada Louise Peck, a widow aged 69. He made regular trips to Italy, France, Switzerland, and other European countries.
