Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective; Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express

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Author Pinkerton, A. Frank
Title Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective; Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Dyke Darrel the railroad detective -- Won by crime.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "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.)
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
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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