Nick Carter Stories No. 146, June 26, 1915: Paying the Price; or, Nick Carter's Perilous Venture: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Nick Carter Stories No. 146, June 26, 1915: Paying the Price; or, Nick Carter's Perilous Venture: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Nick Carter Stories No. 146, June 26, 1915: Paying the Price; or, Nick Carter's Perilous Venture is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Carter, Nicholas (House name); Waddell, C. C. (Charles Carey) (1868–1930).
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"Nick Carter Stories No. 146, June 26, 1915: Paying the Price; or, Nick Carter's Perilous Venture" edited by Chickering Carter is a detective fiction serial written in the early 20th century. The story follows the legendary detective Nick Carter as he investigates the murder of a priest and the mysterious disappearance of a young woman. With a blend of suspense and intrigue, the narrative sets the stage for a thrilling quest to uncover the truth behind these interconnected crimes. The opening of the story introduces readers to the chilling scene surrounding the murder of Reverend Father Cleary, a priest found dead in his library. Detective Nick Carter is called to assist local police in the investigation, where he uses his keen observational skills to piece together clues. As he delves deeper, he discovers a tangled web involving a missing girl named Lottie Trent, her connection to the suspected murderer Andy Margate, and a letter that hints at dangerous secrets. From the onset, the narrative establishes a tense atmosphere, leaving readers eager to follow Nick on his perilous venture to solve the case and reveal the dark motivations of the criminals involved.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Nick Carter Stories No. 146, June 26, 1915: Paying the Price; or, Nick Carter's Perilous Venture
- Author credits: Carter, Nicholas (House name); Waddell, C. C. (Charles Carey) (1868–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories, American -- Periodicals
- Popular literature -- Periodicals
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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