by Jacques Futrelle · Bruño · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788421611210
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«La máquina pensante» is the mystery short story collection by Jacques Futrelle, published by Bruño in 1997 in paperback (185 pages, in Spanish).
Professor Van Dusen, nicknamed «The Thinking Machine», is convinced that a disciplined mind can solve any situation that seems impossible. Through various puzzles, he applies his relentless logic and observational skills to unravel mysteries that baffle those around him, in classic tales of deduction.
It is number 25 in the Altamar collection, Mystery series. Translation and adaptation by Juan Santisteban and illustrations by Javier Zabala.
Aimed at young readers, it is common reading in secondary schools and classrooms.
Jacques Heath Futrelle was an American journalist and mystery writer. He is best known for writing short detective stories featuring Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as "The Thinking Machine" for his use of logic. Futrelle died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
