
The Treasure Hunt of the S-18
CHAPTER ONE The Man of Mystery
CHAPTER TWO A Secret Service Case
CHAPTER THREE The High Flyers
CHAPTER FOUR The Mad Pursuit
CHAPTER FIVE Death Rides the Air
CHAPTER SIX Another Visitor
CHAPTER SEVEN On the Trail of “Mr. Seven”
CHAPTER EIGHT A Sudden Attack
CHAPTER NINE In the Valley
Tim Murphy is a quick‑witted newspaper reporter who lives for the rush of a landing strip. While watching the sleek Day Express glide onto the Atkinson field, he can’t resist the lure of the new high‑speed transports that promise coast‑to‑coast flight in a heartbeat. His curiosity spikes when a silent, well‑built stranger in a gray suit—dubbed “Mr. Seven”— steps off the plane with no name on the manifest.
The airport’s manager, Carl Hunter, offers Tim a chance to trade ink for altitude, but the reporter’s instinct drives him toward the enigma of the mysterious passenger. A hush falls over the crowd as “Mr. Seven” unloads three massive bags, hinting at a purpose far beyond ordinary travel. Tim’s habit of asking questions pulls him into a web of secret service intrigue that promises danger and excitement.
As the first clues surface, Tim senses a hidden agenda linked to a legendary treasure known only as the S‑18. The stage is set for a high‑flying chase across skies and secret valleys, where every clue could mean the difference between a simple story and a life‑changing adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (234K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Release date
2014-08-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1904
Best known for brisk, all-action adventure stories, this early 20th-century American writer also worked as a reporter and newspaper editor. His books often follow young men thrown into aviation, mystery, and high-stakes public service.
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