
In the frozen reaches of Canada’s Mackenzie River, a lone pilot watches a mysterious gray monoplane cut through a raging snowstorm. The aircraft, known only in whispered rumors as the “Gray Streak,” bears no markings and seems to belong to no one, sparking fear and fascination in equal measure. When a torn handkerchief bearing a cryptic note—“I am a captive” and the name D’Arcy Arden—drifts into his cabin, the pilot’s routine flight suddenly turns into a puzzling investigation.
Caught between the relentless cold, the roar of his own engine, and the enigmatic presence of the phantom plane, he must decide whether to pursue the unknown or stay grounded and wait out the storm. As the wind howls and visibility fades, the mystery deepens, drawing him into a chase that promises danger, intrigue, and the chance to uncover the truth behind the legendary aircraft.
Full title
Riddle of the Storm A Mystery Story for Boys
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (254K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2013-07-30
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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