"The Crime of the Century; Or, The Murder of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin" is a detective novel by the author Henry M. Hunt. The book describes the fascinating story of the mysterious disappearance and murder of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin, who was an active participant in the Irish national movement in America. The author reveals detailed details of the criminal investigation, developing the plot through intrigues, conspiracies and unexpected turns of events. The reader will have to show all his skills of deduction and solving riddles to reveal the real truth about this crime, which deserves the title "crime of the century".