"And That's How It Was, Officer" by Ralph Sholto

(4 User reviews)   680
By Anna Rogers Posted on Dec 25, 2025
In Category - Horror
Sholto, Ralph Sholto, Ralph
English
"And That's How It Was, Officer" by Ralph Sholto is a comedic crime fiction novel set in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds through a letter from Homer Nicholas, who is addressing the perplexed Chief of Police, David Nixon, about a series of bizarre events involving gangsters disappearing in Morton City after his wedding reception. The narrati...
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throughout the plot. The plot centers around Homer and his bride, Joy, who unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a dangerous situation involving Homer's eccentric Uncle Peter, a scientist with a penchant for unorthodox experiments. After the wedding, gangsters crash the reception, leading to a chaotic series of events fueled by Uncle Peter's mysterious serum that disintegrates people in a dramatic fashion. As Homer and Joy chase down various leads to understand what is happening, they navigate a world of colorful characters, from Bag Ears Mulligan, Homer's loyal but slightly confused friend, to criminal masterminds like Hands McCaffery. The narrative culminates in a hilarious yet suspenseful revelation about Uncle Peter's true intentions and the bizarre scientific method behind the chaos, ultimately blending elements of humor, crime, and familial loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jennifer Thompson
2 months ago

I didn't expect much, but the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Absolutely essential reading.

Deborah Wilson
1 month ago

Once I started reading, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. I'm sending the link to all my friends.

John Smith
1 month ago

Honestly, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I will be reading more from this author.

Karen Mitchell
5 months ago

Make no mistake, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I learned so much from this.

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