Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 by Various
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"Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942" by Various is a collection of crime fiction written in the early 20th century. This issue prominently features the character of the Black Hood, a vigilante detective who operates outside the law to confront the criminal underworld. The stories revolve around themes of deception, intrigue, and the battle against corruption, showcasing the dangerous encounters faced by the Black Hood and his adversaries. At the
start of the book, the narrative quickly introduces the violent world surrounding the Black Hood. It begins with a foreboding atmosphere at the Weedham Industries metal stamping plant, where the unsuspecting night watchman, Joseph, finds himself in grave danger as he is brutally attacked by criminals plotting a robbery. Meanwhile, we are introduced to the titular character, the Black Hood, who remains a mysterious yet compelling figure driven by a desire for justice. The unfolding chaos draws in several key characters, including various henchmen and other potential lawmen, setting the stage for conflict and action that will characterize the rest of the volume. The opening portion of the text skillfully establishes tension and a sense of impending danger, inviting readers into a gritty world of crime and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 |
| Contents | The Whispering Eye, by G. T. Fleming-Roberts -- Candidate for a coffin, by T. W. Ford -- One hundred bucks per stiff, by J. Lloyd Conrich -- Death is deaf, by Cliff Campbell -- Three guesses, by David Goodis -- The cop was a coward, by Wilbur S. Peacock -- A dinner date with murder, by Harry Stein -- The strange case of William Long, by Roy Giles -- Artistic murders misfire, by Mat Rand. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, John Betancourt, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Pulp literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38466 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38466-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 553 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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