
THE OWL TAXI
CHAPTER I THE TRANSFER
CHAPTER II GREG'S FIRST FARE
CHAPTER III GREG'S SECOND FARE
CHAPTER IV IN THE HOUSE ON NINTH STREET
CHAPTER V THE TAXI YARD
CHAPTER VI GREG'S RIVAL
CHAPTER VII THE UNDERTAKER
CHAPTER VIII THE HOLD-UP
CHAPTER IX THE FLIVVER AS A POST-OFFICE
In a rain‑slick December night, Gregory Parr wanders the neon‑lit streets of Manhattan, torn between the familiar clatter of the city and the lure of a distant voyage. The air is heavy with the scent of influenza, the lamps cast trembling reflections on the pavement, and the distant glow of the Savoia steamship promises a fresh start. As he pauses in a dimly lit waterfront bar, Greg’s restless thoughts reveal a man wrestling with the weight of his own decisions.
A chance encounter with a weary taxi driver sparks a new, unexpected direction for Greg. The driver’s urgent overtures and the promise of a "taxi"—the very lifeline of the city’s nocturnal pulse—draw Greg into a world of hurried passengers, rival chauffeurs, and the hidden stories that unfold behind every fare. The first ride sets the stage for a series of quirky, sometimes perilous, adventures that will test his resolve and reveal the strange, bustling heart of New York after dark.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (426K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2018-05-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1944
Best known for brisk detective stories and adventure novels, this Canadian-born American writer also turned his own travels into books. His life moved from theater and newspaper work to fiction, giving his stories a lively, worldly feel.
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