Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk) by John T. McIntyre
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"Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk)" by John T. McIntyre is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows Ashton-Kirk, a young man with a privileged background and a fascination for crime, as he investigates a mysterious series of events surrounding his friend Frederic Campe, who is engulfed in fear and danger at Castle Schwartzberg. With elements of suspense and intrigue, the narrative hints at a dark past and multiple layers
of peril involving the Campe family. The beginning of the story introduces Ashton-Kirk and sets the tone for the investigation. After receiving an urgent visit from Bat Scanlon, a friend concerned for Campe’s safety, Ashton-Kirk learns about the latter's strange behavior and a series of unsettling incidents at Schwartzberg. As uncertainty mounts, Scanlon reveals that his friend appears haunted by unseen threats. The chapter establishes an atmosphere of dread and curiosity, drawing readers into a world where something sinister lurks amidst the historic and seemingly tranquil setting of the castle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McIntyre, John T. (John Thomas), 1871-1951 |
|---|---|
| Title | Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk) |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: G. Heath Robinson & J. Birch, Ltd.,1922. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | American fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66161 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 393 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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