Gordon McAlpine es un maestro de la innovación genérica, que no teme explorar los límites de la novela de misterio. Sus obras se caracterizan por un enfoque lúdico hacia los enigmas, entrelazando a menudo historia, humor y fantasía para crear experiencias de lectura únicas y sorprendentes. El estilo de McAlpine es elogiado por ser dotado, con una prosa descrita como limpia, clara y enérgica, lo que permite a los lectores sumergirse por completo en sus intrincadas y cautivadoras narrativas.
Back in Baltimore, twelve-year-old identical twins Edgar and Allan think they have encountered the ghost of their great-great-great-great granduncle, Edgar Allan Poe, asking them to solve his murder--but really it is their arch-nemesis, Professor Perry, looking for revenge.
Set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris, the story delves into the intriguing friendship between Frank and Carol, who navigate their lives as expatriates. As they bond over their shared experiences, the narrative uncovers the mystery surrounding the true identities behind the pseudonyms Franklin Dixon and Carolyn Keene, creators of the beloved Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew series. Through their journey, themes of friendship, identity, and the allure of literary fame unfold.