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This carefully crafted ebook: “The Collected Works of John R. Coryell (Including Complete Detective Nick Carter Series)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. John R. Coryell (1848–1924) was a prolific dime novel author. He wrote under many pseudonyms, one of them being Nicholas Carter, probably the best known. Nick Carter is a fictional character, invented by John R. Coryell and Ormond G. Smith, who began as a thriller novel private detective and has appeared in a variety of formats over more than a century. His father, Sin Carter, was also a detective and he taught young Nick some investigation techniques from early ages. After his father's d...
This carefully edited collection of thriller novels has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. John R. Coryell (1848–1924) was a prolific dime novel author. He wrote under many pseudonyms, one of them being Nicholas Carter, probably the best known. Nick Carter is a fictional character, invented by John R. Coryell and Ormond G. Smith, who began as a thriller novel private detective and has appeared in a variety of formats over more than a century. His father, Sin Carter, was also a detective and he taught young Nick some investigation techniques from early ages. After his father's death during one case, Nick takes over the investigation and continues to work as a detective. A master of disguise, Nick Carter spends most of the time under cover and keeps a low profile, based in an apartment on Madison Avenue in New York. Table of Contents: The Crime of the French Café Nick Carter's Ghost Story The Mystery of St. Agnes' Hospital The Solution of a Remarkable Case With Links of Steel (The Peril of the Unknown) A Woman at Bay (A Fiend in Skirts) The Great Spy System (Nick Carter's Promise to the President)
In "The Middle Temple Murder," Joseph Smith Fletcher crafts a gripping detective narrative steeped in early 20th-century English society. The novel centers on the mysterious murder of a reputable lawyer within the hallowed halls of the Middle Temple, one of London's four Inns of Court. Fletcher's writing style combines meticulous detail with a keen psychological insight into human motives, set against a backdrop of legal intricacies and societal expectations. This novel reflects the burgeoning genre of detective fiction during the interwar period, incorporating elements of both the classic whodunit and the evolving complexities of criminal psychology. Joseph Smith Fletcher, an accomplished j...
In "With Links of Steel: Detective Carter Mystery," John R. Coryell weaves a compelling narrative that deftly blends elements of classic detective fiction with modern psychological depth. The novel follows Detective Carter as he navigates an intricate web of crime and morality, exploring themes of justice, identity, and the darker corners of human nature. Coryell's prose is sharp and engaging, characterized by vivid descriptions and well-crafted dialogue that immerses the reader in a richly detailed world. Set against the backdrop of both urban landscapes and the psychological maze of the mind, the story captures the intricacies of crime investigation while providing a commentary on societal...
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In "American Murder Mysteries: 60 Thrillers & Detective Stories in One Collection," Arthur B. Reeve curates an anthology that captures the pulse of early 20th-century American detective fiction. This collection not only encompasses a diverse range of narratives, from classic whodunits to pioneering psychological thrillers, but it also embodies the zeitgeist of a nation intrigued by crime and justice. Reeve's adept storytelling weaves a seamless tapestry of suspense, cleverly utilizing the conventions of the genre while offering fresh and inventive twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The literary style is characterized by succinct prose and meticulous attention to plot develo...
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This carefully crafted ebook: "THE SOLUTION OF A REMARKABLE CASE - The Murder in Forty-Seventh Street (Thriller Classic)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Eugenie La Verde was lying upon her bed, clad in the soft wrapper which the maid had helped her to don before leaving her on the preceding night. Her face was distorted and swollen almost beyond recognition, and in spots was highly discolored, where the blood had coagulated beneath the skin. Her mouth was open, and her eyes were wide and staring, even yet filled with an expression of the horror through which she had passed just before her death. Her delicate hands, pretty enough for an artist...