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Title: Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942
Note: Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 38466
Published: Jan 2, 2012
Downloads: 210
Language: English
Subject: Pulp literature
Subject: Detective and mystery stories -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942
Note: Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 38466
Published: Jan 2, 2012
Downloads: 210
Language: English
Subject: Pulp literature
Subject: Detective and mystery stories -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.