The Man Without a Conscience; Or, From Rogue to Convict

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The Man Without a Conscience; Or, From Rogue to Convict

by Nicholas (House name) Carter

EN·~4 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

THE MAN WITHOUT A CONSCIENCE

0:37

CHAPTER I. AN INQUISITIVE CLERK.

9:14

CHAPTER II. MODERN HIGHWAYMEN.

10:37

CHAPTER III. NICK CARTER HELD UP.

12:16

CHAPTER IV. THE ESCAPE.

12:30

CHAPTER V. THE HOUSE IN LAUREL ROAD.

18:23

CHAPTER VI. MADAME VICTORIA.

14:55

CHAPTER VII. THE DEEPER MYSTERY.

14:55

CHAPTER VIII. UNDER THE SURFACE.

14:28

CHAPTER IX. BODY AND LIMBS.

14:54
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Description

In the bustling streets of early‑20th‑century Boston, a seasoned detective slips into the shadowy world of the city’s secret investigation bureau. There he encounters a mysterious figure who refuses to reveal his identity, demanding anonymity even from the chief of police. The tension builds as the detective’s sharp instincts clash with a nervous clerk, hinting at a deeper web of deception hidden behind the polished façade of justice.

As the investigation unfolds, the reader is drawn into a gritty portrait of a man whose lack of conscience drives him from petty crime to more dangerous exploits. The narrative captures the gritty atmosphere of the era—dim basements, flickering brass lamps, and whispered threats—while promising a chase that will test loyalties and reveal the thin line between law and lawlessness. Listeners will find themselves on the edge of their seats, eager to see how this relentless pursuit of truth will shape the fate of both the detective and the enigmatic rogue.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (231K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Nahum Maso i Carcases, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Nov 23, 2020

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Nicholas (House name) Carter

Nicholas (House name) Carter

A shared house name behind one of America’s most enduring detective franchises, Nicholas Carter brought fast-moving mysteries, ingenious disguises, and cliff-hanging danger to generations of readers. The name was used by many writers for stories featuring the legendary sleuth Nick Carter.

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