Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen Books in Order

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Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Problem of Cell 13

    The Problem of Cell 13

    1905 · Jacques Futrelle

    Professor Van Dusen, also known as 'The Thinking Machine,' claims he can escape any prison in a week, no matter the conditions. Shortly after making…

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  2. The Thinking Machine

    1907 · Jacques Futrelle

    The Thinking Machine is a 1907 book by Jacques Futrelle. It is book 1 of the series Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen.

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  3. The Thinking Machine on the Case

    1908 · Jacques Futrelle

    The Thinking Machine on the Case is a 1908 book by Jacques Futrelle. It is book 2 of the series Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Problem of Cell 13”. Start with “The Problem of Cell 13.”

How many books are in the Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen series?

We list 3 books by Jacques Futrelle , published between 1905–1908.

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