Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators in The Mystery of the Shrinking House (book)
The Mystery of the Shrinking House
- First published in 1972 in the USA by Random House (hardback)
- written by Dennis Lynds (as William Arden)
- 153 pages
Introduction
When I first met the trio of lads who call themselves The Three Investigators, I foolishly promised to introduce their most interesting cases. Little did I realize how prolific the lads would be! As you will see, I did my best to avoid introducing this case – but the boys foiled me. So I will do my duty, and proceed with yet another introduction to The Three Investigators.
The members of this intrepid junior detective firm are Jupiter Jones, Pete Crenshaw, and Bob Andrews. All three reside in the town of Rocky Beach, California, a few miles from Hollywood. Jupiter is the brains of the firm. Pete provides the brawn. And Bob, the most studious of the three, is in charge of research.
Together the three lads are a formidable team. They have outwitted the cleverest of crooks and survived the most terrifying situations. In their newest case they are asked to track down the missing possessions of a dead artist. A simple enough assignment – but one that leads them into strange byways of mystery and intrigue.
Now you know enough to begin reading the story . . . if you dare.
You now know all you need to be on your own. I deplore the modern trend towards coddling youth. Therefore you are now urged to read the book for yourself to learn the remainder.
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
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