A Sharper's Downfall; Or, Into the Net by Nicholas Carter
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"A Sharper's Downfall; Or, Into the Net" by Nicholas Carter is a detective novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book follows the iconic detective Nick Carter as he investigates a complex burglary with various layers of deception and intrigue. The plot centers around the theft of valuable intellectual property and personal treasures, which leads Carter into a tangled web of suspects, motivations, and potential criminal alliances." The opening of
the story introduces an intriguing burglary involving a well-thought-out plan and skilled execution, allowing two thieves to escape with their loot without being detected. Detective Nick Carter arrives on the scene shortly after the crime has been committed and starts his investigations. As he examines the scene, he notes the signs of a professional job and suspects that the motive goes beyond simple theft; it likely involves a specific item of great importance, prompting him to dig deeper into the situation. The narrative not only sets up a classic whodunit mystery but also hints at larger conspiracies involving various characters, including potential adversaries within the world of crime and a complicated legal framework surrounding the stolen property. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carter, Nicholas (House name) |
|---|---|
| Title | A Sharper's Downfall; Or, Into the Net |
| Credits | David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | American fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66718 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 519 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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