Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective; Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express
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"Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective; Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express" by Frank Pinkerton is a gripping novel written in the late 19th century. This story follows the daring and skilled detective Dyke Darrel as he investigates a brazen express robbery that not only resulted in the theft of $30,000 but also ended in the murder of his friend, the express messenger Arnold Nicholson. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced
to a cast of characters, including Dyke’s sister Nell and his friend Mr. Elliston, all of whom are entwined in the high-stakes quest for justice amidst ominous threats and deceptions. At the start of the tale, we witness the aftermath of the shocking crime through Dyke’s determination and anxiety as he prepares to track down the culprits. The opening chapters depict his discussions with Nell and Elliston, revealing both personal stakes in the case and the dangerous nature of the criminals involved. Dyke's resolve intensifies upon learning more about the murder of Nicholson, leading him to Chicago for inquiries. There, he encounters potential witnesses and suspects, including a mysterious young man named Watson Wilks, who might hold vital information about the robbery. As Dyke grapples with his obligations to capture the outlaws, he also uncovers deeper connections among the characters that will shape the unfolding of this suspenseful narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pinkerton, A. Frank |
|---|---|
| Title | Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective; Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express |
| Contents | Dyke Darrel the railroad detective -- Won by crime. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Railroad stories |
| Subject | Crime -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5901 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05901-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 218 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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