"Thieves' Wit: An Everyday Detective Story" by Hulbert Footner Follows Detective Enderby as he takes on his first case as a confidential investigator for hire. When a robbery has been committed, he's the first man on the job and jumps at the chance to prove his skills in the field of crime solving. This fast-paced and charming tale has the classic detective elements audiences have grown to love since Sherlock Holmes.