The Problem of Cell 13

About “The Problem of Cell 13”

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 this statement, he is locked in Chisholm prison and must use his sharp logic to find a way out. The story focuses on his mental challenge as he works through the problem of escape. It is part of a collection of prison-related stories by Jacques Futrelle, including "Futrelle’s Death on the Titanic."