The Mystery of the Dead Man's Riddle

Synopsis Case 22
Three young detectives go on a high-stakes treasure hunt in order to restore a fortune to the rightful heirs.


Alfred Hitchcock is named as an executor of a will for a man who left his fortune to the first person who can solve his riddles and find the loot. So he contacts the boys to help the family find the treasure before an outsider can locate it.
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Characters
Jupiter Jones First Investigator (Justus Jonas)  
Pete Crenshaw Second Investigator (Peter Shaw)
Bob Andrews Records and Research
Titus Jones Justus' uncle (Onkel Titus)
Mathilda Jones Justus' aunt (Tante Mathilda)
Hans Schmid helper at the Salvage Yard (Patrick O'Ryan)
Skinner 'Skinny' Norris archenemy of the Three Investigators
Mr. Andrews journalist; Bobs father
Marcus 'Dingo' Towne deceased; he leaves his legacy to anyone who can find it
Mrs. Nelly Towne 'Dingo' Townes daughter-in-law
Billy Towne Nelly Townes son
Mr. Roger Callow advocate and Nelly Townes betrothed
Mr. Cecil Percival 'Dingo' Townes nephew
Mrs. Winifred Percival 'Dingo' Townes niece (Mrs. Emily Percival)
Deputy Lopez friend of 'Dingo' Towne
Mr. John Dillon he gives evidence to 'Dingo' Townes last will
Mrs. Sadie Jingle he gives evidence to 'Dingo' Townes last will
Fred Merkle helper from a telephone call (Fred Marks)
Mr. Pollinger fictitious person
Mr. Savo crook
Mr. Turk crook
Samuel Reynolds Chief Inspector of the Police of Rocky Beach
Mr. Alfred Hitchcock


[(white in brackets) = german name]
Last will
I, Marcus Towne, being of a lot sounder mind than most men, especially my relatives and their friends, and one who made his pile by hard work and quick brains, see no reason to leave it all to shiftless, greedy, stupid, and otherwise useless people who liked my money more than they liked me!
Therefore, in this my last will and testament, I bequeath to my daughter-in-law, my grandson, my niece, and my nephew the sum of $1.00 each! The remainder of my estate I give, without reservations, to anyone who can find my treasure!
As an aid for the more intelligent, if there are any, I leave this set of riddles. Solve them and find the loot!

Where the wild dog lives, the bottle and stopper shows the way to the billabong.
Above the apples and pears all alone the Lady from Bristol rides from a friend.
At the tenth ball of twine, you and me see our handsome mug ahead.
One man’s victim is another’s darlin’, follow the nose to the place.
Where men buy their trouble and strife, get out if you can.
In the posh Queen’s old Ned, be bright and natural and the prize is yours.
Who’d have thought the old man had so much money in him? Roll the dice and the swag is yours!

 Executors will be: John Dillon, who likes me; Sink and Waters, who like money; Alfred Hitchcock, who likes mystery!
Illustrations (by Jack Hearne [US])
Illustrations (by Roger Hall [GB])
Product details
Story by: William Arden,
Cover Illustration: Jack Hearne,
© Random House Trade 1974
Printout
 
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