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A young man steps out of the Justice Department’s marble steps, badge glinting in the streetlight, and feels the weight of his new role as a federal agent. Encouraged by his renowned uncle, a veteran detective, he savors the thrill of the badge while the city’s night air carries the promise of fresh challenges. His recent triumph—uncovering a plot to steal top‑secret radio technology—has earned him a hard‑won reputation, but the excitement is only beginning.
Now the agency’s attention turns to a dazzling jewel that has vanished under mysterious circumstances, and rivalries surface as another ambitious clerk, Tully Ross, eyes the same prize. With his uncle’s seasoned guidance and his own sharp instincts, the newcomer must navigate a maze of clues, hidden motives, and dangerous players. The stage is set for a classic cat‑and‑mouse chase through shadowy streets, where every decision could tip the balance between capture and escape.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (202K 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
2014-01-29
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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