Motor Matt's Mystery; or, Foiling a Secret Plot: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Motor Matt's Mystery; or, Foiling a Secret Plot is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Matthews, Stanley R..
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"Motor Matt's Mystery; or, Foiling a Secret Plot" by Stanley R. Matthews is a thrilling adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the charismatic protagonist, Motor Matt, also known as Matt King, an athletic young man with a reputation for quick thinking and bravery. Alongside him are colorful characters like Carl Pretzel, a cheerful German boy, as they navigate a complex web involving stolen black pearls, mysterious assailants, and unexpected twists. The opening of the tale introduces readers to a chaotic scene where Motor Matt intervenes in a comical conflict between a Chinese laundryman and a fat German boy named Carl Pretzel. After resolving the ruckus, they soon find themselves enmeshed in something far more serious when they stumble upon a runaway automobile. This seemingly innocuous incident quickly escalates into a perilous mystery involving the unconscious owner, James Q. Tomlinson, who reveals he was attacked by masked robbers. As they help the injured man, they discover a bag of valuable black pearls and a note hinting at a larger conspiracy, setting the stage for an electrifying adventure filled with suspense and intrigue.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Motor Matt's Mystery; or, Foiling a Secret Plot
- Author credits: Matthews, Stanley R.
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Automobiles -- Juvenile fiction
- Dime novels
- Jewel thieves -- Juvenile fiction
- Mechanics -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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