
The ARROW of FIRE
THE ARROW OF FIRE - CHAPTER I THE SQUAD CALL
CHAPTER II A RUNNING BATTLE
CHAPTER III TALKING IN THE DARK
CHAPTER IV JOHNNY CALLS THE SQUADS
CHAPTER V MYSTERIOUS VIOLENCE
CHAPTER VI WHO? AND WHY?
CHAPTER VII IN COURT
CHAPTER VIII PRISONERS AT THE BAR
CHAPTER IX CLUES
A weather‑worn sailor named Johnny steps off a freighter onto the glittering pier of his hometown after three years of wandering deserts, jungles and frozen peaks. The city’s skyline looms like a promise, and the streets pulse with the hidden currents of wealth, crime and forgotten alleys that once shaped his boyhood. As he scans the bustling pier, a sharply dressed stranger appears, offering a ride and a curious glimpse of a new world that still feels unfamiliar.
The pair slip into the night, the stranger’s precise gait and polished demeanor hinting at secrets beyond a simple escort. Johnny’s instinct for danger and adventure awakens, and the mystery of the newcomer’s motives begins to intertwine with the city’s own restless energy. Listeners are drawn into a tale of returning home, unexpected alliances, and the first steps toward a fresh, suspense‑filled journey.
Full title
The Arrow of Fire A Mystery Story for Boys
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (242K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2013-07-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1959
Best known for fast-moving mysteries and adventures for younger readers, this prolific American writer turned out dozens of stories filled with treasure hunts, danger, and resourceful young heroes. His books helped shape early 20th-century juvenile series fiction and are still enjoyed today through many public-domain editions.
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