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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.

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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Pinkerton, A. Frank

EBook No.: 5901

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

Subject: Railroad stories

Subject: Crime -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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.

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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Pinkerton, A. Frank

EBook No.: 5901

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

Subject: Railroad stories

Subject: Crime -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.