“Aylmer Vance and the Vampire” by Alice and Claude Askew, published in 1914, is an entry in the detective genre with a supernatural twist. The story follows Aylmer Vance, a psychic investigator, who is called upon to unravel the mystery surrounding a haunted house plagued by a vampiric presence. The case involves a beautiful young woman who is inexplicably wasting away, her life seemingly drained by an unseen force. Vance’s investigation reveals a dark tale of love and betrayal, culminating in a confrontation with the vampire. The Askews blend elements of gothic horror with detective fiction, creating a narrative rich in suspense and eerie atmosphere.