Thomas W. Hanshew (1857–1914) was an American author, primarily known for his creation of the master detective Hamilton Cleek, often referred to as 'the man of the forty faces' for his myriad of disguises. Hanshew's writing career blossomed in the shadow of the Sherlock Holmes phenomenon, offering readers a new sleuth to admire during the early 20th century. His titular 'Detective Cleek Trilogy' i...