
THE MYSTERY OF THE IRON BOX
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
Ken Holt has made a home with the larger‑than‑life Allen family, sharing the newsroom of the Brentwood Advance and teaming up with the fiery‑haired photographer Sandy Allen. Their partnership was forged during a dramatic rescue that saved Ken’s father, a globe‑trotting journalist, and ever since they’ve chased clues together, balancing sharp writing with striking pictures. The story opens on a crisp December day at a bustling airport, where the crowd gathers to welcome Richard Holt’s return, and Sandy slips a mysterious note into Ken’s hand, hinting at a new case.
Soon the pair is pulled into the baffling appearance of an iron box that has surfaced in their town, a puzzle that threatens to upend the holiday calm. With Ken’s knack for turning facts into compelling prose and Sandy’s eye for detail, they must sift through suspects, secret codes, and hidden motives. Listeners will be drawn into quick‑witted dialogue, close‑call encounters, and the satisfying chase of a classic whodunit.
Full title
The Mystery of the Iron Box A Ken Holt Mystery A Ken Holt Mystery
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (291K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Feb 3, 2015
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1909–2000
Best known for the Ken Holt mysteries, this pen name belongs to the husband-and-wife team Sam and Beryl Epstein, whose fast-moving adventures helped define mid-century juvenile suspense. Their books mix newsroom energy, small-town clues, and a strong feel for young readers’ curiosity.
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