The False Faces

The False Faces is a mystery novel written by Louis Joseph Vance. The story revolves around John Delancy, a wealthy man who is found dead in his home. The police suspect foul play and begin to investigate the case. However, things take a complicated turn when it is discovered that Delancy had been leading a double life and had several enemies. The plot thickens as the investigation progresses and more suspects emerge. The main character, Richard Duvall, a private investigator, is hired by Delancy's family to solve the case. Duvall is a master of disguise and uses his skills to get to the bottom of the mystery. As the story unfolds, Duvall uncovers a web of lies and deceit that leads him to the real killer. The False Faces is a gripping tale of murder and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Vance's writing is engaging and the characters are well-developed, making this book a must-read for fans of the mystery genre.Lanyard's hand shot swiftly out, capturing the automatic on the table. With rapid and sure gestures he extracted and pocketed the clip, drew back the breech, ejecting into his palm the one shell in the barrel, and replaced the weapon, all before the Prussian gave over his insane efforts to resurrect the dead.