Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find by Nicholas Carter
"Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find" by Nicholas Carter is a detective novel written in the late 19th century. The book features the iconic detective Nick Carter, who finds himself embroiled in a complex murder mystery involving stolen diamonds, a mysterious crime gang, and a wounded woman. As the narrative unfolds, readers can anticipate a gripping chase for justice where Nick utilizes his skills to navigate through criminal intrigues.
The opening of the novel introduces Nick Carter on a September night as he investigates a jewelry store that had recently been robbed. His attention is drawn to a crowd gathered around a woman who has collapsed after being attacked. As Nick navigates through the chaos, he quickly deduces that the woman has been stabbed, and he engages with a young man, Austin L. Reeves, who claims to have witnessed the incident. Nick's sharp instincts lead him to believe that the real criminal is part of a greater conspiracy involving a notorious gang led by a man named Doc Helstone. The beginning sets the stage for a thrilling detective adventure filled with twists and turns as Nick aims to uncover the truth behind the crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carter, Nicholas (House name) |
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| Title | Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find |
| Credits | David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | American fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66708 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 235 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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