Author |
Carter, Nicholas (House name) |
Author |
Phillips, Roland Ashford |
Title |
Nick Carter Stories No. 136, April 17, 1915: The Man They Held Back
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Note |
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Contents |
The Man They Held Back -- Dared For Los Angeles [continued].
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Credits |
David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
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Summary |
"Nick Carter Stories No. 136, April 17, 1915: The Man They Held Back" by Carter et al. is a serialized detective fiction written during the early 20th century. The story centers on Nick Carter, a renowned detective, as he navigates a dangerous intrigue involving counterfeiting, mistaken identities, and political machinations. The opening sets the stage for a grand adventure, featuring masked balls, covert operations, and unexpected alliances." "At the start of the tale, Nick Carter is preparing to infiltrate a masked ball to catch a gang of counterfeiters suspected of attending. Disguised as a Mexican, he unexpectedly meets a mysterious masked girl who warns him about looming danger and threats from men who recognize him. As events unfold, Nick finds himself embroiled in thriller-like encounters, leading him to a confrontation with two men intent on capturing a man named Marcos, who is central to the unfolding plot. This gripping beginning introduces readers to a world of suspense and sets the tone for an engaging detective story full of twists and turns." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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Subject |
Popular literature -- Periodicals
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Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, American -- Periodicals
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
66750 |
Release Date |
Nov 16, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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