The Scandal of Fatehr Brown By: G.K. Chesterton

This, the last book in the Father Brown series, has 3 of my favorite stories!  For one of the biggest belly laughs, you get from a Father Brown mystery, you can't beat The Quick One.  For absolute brilliance in convoluted facts and a big "no duh" moment, once must read The Blast of the Book. The Crime of the Communist is great for social commentary of the time and a nifty little bit of intrigue.  Reading this whole series has been an absolute joy!