| Author |
Balmer, Edwin, 1883-1959 |
| Author |
MacHarg, William, 1872-1951 |
| Illustrator |
Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph), 1884-1963 |
| Title |
The Man Higher Up
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| Original Publication |
United States: Experimenter Publishing Company,1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"The Man Higher Up" by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a detective science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the character of Luther Trant, a psychological detective who employs modern psychological techniques to solve a complex case involving disappearances and criminal activities within a corrupt corporation. Set against the backdrop of a blizzard in New York, it explores themes of justice, morality, and the hidden intricacies of criminal operations. The plot follows Trant as he is called upon by Rentland, a special agent for the United States Treasury Department, to investigate the mysterious deaths of two dock checkers for the American Commodities Company. The story unfolds as Trant discovers a network of deceit involving customs fraud, manipulation of weight scales, and the potential murder of the checkers. The narrative builds tension as Trant utilizes his psychological insights to confront the company's president, Welter, ultimately exposing the broader corrupt practices operating "higher up" within the corporation. The combination of suspense, psychological intrigue, and a critique of corporate ethics provides a gripping read for those interested in classic detective fiction infused with scientific elements. (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 |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
Trant, Luther (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67292 |
| Release Date |
Jan 31, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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