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Martin Hewitt, Investigator is a collection of detective stories by Arthur Morrison, featuring the brilliant yet approachable detective Martin Hewitt. Often compared to Sherlock Holmes, Hewitt is a keen observer with sharp deductive skills, but unlike Holmes, he is more down-to-earth and pragmatic. The stories follow Hewitt as he unravels complex cases involving theft, fraud, and even murder, using logic, keen perception, and psychological insight.Unlike many fictional detectives of the era, Hewitt does not rely on dramatic flair or eccentricity but instead approaches cases with methodical reasoning and a strong understanding of human nature. Morrison’s storytelling is engaging, offering readers cleverly constructed mysteries that maintain suspense and intrigue until the final resolution. Martin Hewitt, Investigator remains a classic in detective fiction, appealing to fans of logical crime-solving and early detective literature.