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Title: The Man Higher Up

Original Publication: United States: Experimenter Publishing Company,1926.

Series Title: Produced from Amazing Stories, December 1926

Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark

Summary: "The Man Higher Up" by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a detective science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the character of Luther Trant, a psychological detective who employs modern psychological techniques to solve a complex case involving disappearances and criminal activities within a corrupt corporation. Set against the backdrop of a blizzard in New York, it explores themes of justice, morality, and the hidden intricacies of criminal operations. The plot follows Trant as he is called upon by Rentland, a special agent for the United States Treasury Department, to investigate the mysterious deaths of two dock checkers for the American Commodities Company. The story unfolds as Trant discovers a network of deceit involving customs fraud, manipulation of weight scales, and the potential murder of the checkers. The narrative builds tension as Trant utilizes his psychological insights to confront the company's president, Welter, ultimately exposing the broader corrupt practices operating "higher up" within the corporation. The combination of suspense, psychological intrigue, and a critique of corporate ethics provides a gripping read for those interested in classic detective fiction infused with scientific elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Balmer, Edwin, 1883-1959

Author: MacHarg, William, 1872-1951

Illustrator: Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph), 1884-1963

EBook No.: 67292

Published: Jan 31, 2022

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

Subject: Trant, Luther (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67292:2 2022-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph) MacHarg, William Balmer, Edwin en 1
2025-08-09T17:00:32Z The Man Higher Up

This edition has images.

Title: The Man Higher Up

Original Publication: United States: Experimenter Publishing Company,1926.

Series Title: Produced from Amazing Stories, December 1926

Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark

Summary: "The Man Higher Up" by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a detective science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the character of Luther Trant, a psychological detective who employs modern psychological techniques to solve a complex case involving disappearances and criminal activities within a corrupt corporation. Set against the backdrop of a blizzard in New York, it explores themes of justice, morality, and the hidden intricacies of criminal operations. The plot follows Trant as he is called upon by Rentland, a special agent for the United States Treasury Department, to investigate the mysterious deaths of two dock checkers for the American Commodities Company. The story unfolds as Trant discovers a network of deceit involving customs fraud, manipulation of weight scales, and the potential murder of the checkers. The narrative builds tension as Trant utilizes his psychological insights to confront the company's president, Welter, ultimately exposing the broader corrupt practices operating "higher up" within the corporation. The combination of suspense, psychological intrigue, and a critique of corporate ethics provides a gripping read for those interested in classic detective fiction infused with scientific elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Balmer, Edwin, 1883-1959

Author: MacHarg, William, 1872-1951

Illustrator: Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph), 1884-1963

EBook No.: 67292

Published: Jan 31, 2022

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

Subject: Trant, Luther (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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