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by Nicholas (House name) Carter
In the bustling streets of early‑20th‑century Boston, a seasoned detective slips into the shadowy world of the city’s secret investigation bureau. There he encounters a mysterious figure who refuses to reveal his identity, demanding anonymity even from the chief of police. The tension builds as the detective’s sharp instincts clash with a nervous clerk, hinting at a deeper web of deception hidden behind the polished façade of justice.
As the investigation unfolds, the reader is drawn into a gritty portrait of a man whose lack of conscience drives him from petty crime to more dangerous exploits. The narrative captures the gritty atmosphere of the era—dim basements, flickering brass lamps, and whispered threats—while promising a chase that will test loyalties and reveal the thin line between law and lawlessness. Listeners will find themselves on the edge of their seats, eager to see how this relentless pursuit of truth will shape the fate of both the detective and the enigmatic rogue.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (231K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Nahum Maso i Carcases, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-11-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the house name behind many early Nick Carter detective stories, this byline covered a fast-moving stream of dime novels and pulp adventures that helped shape popular mystery fiction. Rather than one single writer, it was used by several contributors working on the long-running series.
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