NICHOLAS CARTER

Five men were playing cards in a room in the Old Pike Inn.It was a road house, on a well-traveled highwaya great favorite with automobilesin one of the picturesque valleys that alternate with towering heights within easy motoring distance of New York City.The Old Pike Inn had its spacious verandas, its big restaurant, its smaller dining rooms for private parties, and its great reception hall, with polished floor, in which dances, formal and informal, were in progress every evening during most of the year.

A spear shot into the midst of the camp, and stuck, quivering, in the ground!Patsy Garvan and Chick jumped to their feet, rifle in hand, and looked inquiringly at Nick Carter.The detective had not moved. He was sitting with his back against a rock, a cigar in his mouth, and silently contemplating the small fire that he had consented to have made.When the spear came sailing over the bluff, at the foot of which was the little camp, he merely glanced at it, as if it were a rather curious visitor, but not one to cause untoward agitation.There were other persons around the camp fire besides Nick Carter and his two assistants.

Nicholas Carter, and his first assistant, Chickering Carter, had risen early that morning, but not for the usual reason. It was a very unusual occasion in the great detectives household, for he and Chick were actually going away for two weeks vacation in the Adirondacks.The train that was to carry the two to the Great North Woods was scheduled to leave shortly after eight oclock, and many preparations had been deferred until that morning. Now, however, everything was practically ready, their trunk was packed, locked, and strapped, their suit cases were nearly filled, and they had time for a bite of breakfast and a glance at the morning papers, which had thus far been neglected.

No, Carter! I shall not go back until I have got my hands on that wretched crook, William Pike, and I dont care if it leads me into the very heart of this strange country where they say a white man never has come from alive.The speaker was Jefferson Arnold, the multimillionaire shipowner and importer of Oriental goods, whose establishment was one of the best known of its kind in New York City.His firm jaw came together with a snap, and his dark eyes sparkled with determination in the red light of the camp fire, as he looked at the world-renowned detective for approval of his determination.

Nick Carter leaned nearer to the wall and listened to what the two men were discussing.The wall was that of a booth in the café of the Shelby House. It was a partition of matched sheathing only, through which ordinary conversation in the adjoining booth could be easily overheard, and both men in this case spoke above an ordinary tone.Obviously, therefore, they were discussing nothing of a private nature, or anything thought to be of much importance, or serious significance. It meant no more to them, in fact, than it would have meant to most men, to all save one in a million.

Mr. Maxwell Kane!The announcement was made by Nick Carters valet, Joseph, who threw open the door of his masters study with a gesture as nearly approaching a flourish as any in which he ever permitted himself to indulge. Joseph had a wholesome respect for millionaires, and many a one of them came at one time and another to the detective for consultation; but it was rarely that Joseph admitted such a one as Maxwell Kane.It was a name which was an open sesame at all doors, however exclusive; it was the name of a man who counted his millions by hundredsof a man who, notwithstanding his great wealth, still found time to be a good fellow; of an athlete, a sportsmanin short, and in a word, a gentleman.

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The Stolen Brain - A Wonderful Crime, Sample Preview from eBook -"There goes another, chief. That makes five so far. There surely is something going on to-night," the young man at the window declared excitedly. It was Patsy Garvan, Nick Carters second assistant, and he who was addressed was the great New York detective himself. The closest friends would have known neither of them, however, unless they had been in the secret, for both were cleverly disguised.

Nick Carterknown to the captain and crew of the tramp steamer Cherokee as Sykes, the bosnheard this shout, taken up by man after man, as he lay stretched out on the focsle head, in the early morning, just as the ship nosed her way into San Juan harbor, on the northern coast of Porto Rico.The thrilling warning that somebody has fallen into the sea, which always sends a shock through both crew and passengers whenever heard, does not permit any ordinary person to remain quietly dozing.The famous detective was one of the first to rush over to the side of the ship when the alarm had been given.Close by him were his two assistants, Chick and Patsy Garvan, who, in the roles of common sailors, had come down to Porto Rico to help him get back the fortune in jewels which had been stolen from Stephen Reed, the well-known New York millionaire.

Move on, old man, and go home!It was the stern voice of one of New Yorks finest policemen that uttered these words.Home! I wonder where it is? muttered the old man to whom the policeman had spoken, and a shudder ran through his frame, as he slowly moved down the street.As he reached the corner near old St. Johns Church, on Varick Street, he paused, rubbed his eyes and gazed dreamily around him.For some time before the policeman had addressed him he had been standing inside the church, looking through the railings into the churchyard.His form was bent by decrepitude and sorrow, and his hair was as white as the flaky snow that clung to the steeple of the old church, the bells of which had just sounded the knell of the dying year.

Contents: / The Crime of the French Cafe / Nick Carters Ghost Story / The Mystery of St. Agnes Hospital

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(Note: Nicholas Carter was a pseudonym used by many "house" writers of / Street & Smith, a firm that turned out hundreds of "dime" detective / novels around the turn of the 20th century. "Steel" was a common word / in their titles, such as "With Fetters of Steel" and "With Bands of / Steel.")

Nicholas Carter is the name of a popular fictional detective, who first appeared in a dime novel entitled The Old Detectives Pupil; or, The Mysterious Crime of Madison Square in 1886. Publishers Street & Smith of New York published over 1,000 Nicholas Carter books, none of which carried author credits, although it is known that the first was by John R. Coryell, and many of the earliest volumes were by Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey, Thomas C. Harbaugh and Eugene T. Sawyer. The Nicholas Carter name was treated as a pseudonym, and many volumes were written in the first person. Novels featuring Carter continued to appear through the 1950s, by which time there was also a popular radio show, Nick Carter, Master Detective.

Loyalty is tested to its limits in this thrilling English Civil War adventure.In the opening days of 1644, there seems to be little hope for Parliaments soldiers. To William Sparrow and his men, the woods of Dorset are a snow-covered sanctuary even on Christmas Day from the horrors of Penmethock and pursuit by the Kings men. Hugo Telling has finally returned home, ready to introduce his wife, Bella Morrison, to his family. But the Telling family is now as affected by the war as any in England; Hugos brother has volunteered but on Parliaments side...When Hugo and Bella make their way back to Prince Ruperts stronghold in Oxford, they must consider their justifications for Hugos absence. Surprisingly Bella is ordered to the Queens service, and now it is up to her to save Hugo if, for the first time, she can put anothers needs above her own. And all the while the Scots, the hardiest fighters of all, are making their way through the North of England, bringing new dangers and new fear to the torment that is the civil war.The fifth instalment of The Shadow on the Crown series, Stand by the Colours, is a triumph, perfect for Conn Iggulden and David Gilmans fans.Shadow on the Crown authorNicholas Carteris based in the West Country and has been working on his English Civil War series on and off for more than 30 years. A writer and journalist since leaving school, Nicholas says joining the Sealed Knot gave him priceless insights into the period and says many of the events and characters in the books are inspired by his experiences re-enacting battles from the Scottish Highlands to Cornwall. In addition to his English Civil war series Nicholas has written two novels based on the Italian Wars and also penned a brace of steampunk fantasy novels. He is working on volume seven of theShadow on the CrownForlorn Hope plotting the New Model Armys siege of Bristol.

It takes courage to survive in this atmospheric historical adventure set during the English Civil War.August 1643: the Siege of Gloucester continues. Can the weak city walls really survive against the might of the Royalists?William Sparrow and Hugo Telling may be on different sides, but their dreams and desires are the same. To find the courage to fight proudly and lead their men. For the war to be over and for the love of the incomparable Bella. But only one side can win the war, and only one man can win Bellas heart...The third instalment of The Shadow on the Crown series, Kings Men Crow is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell or Conn Iggulden.Shadow on the Crown authorNicholas Carteris based in the West Country and has been working on his English Civil War series on and off for more than 30 years. A writer and journalist since leaving school, Nicholas says joining the Sealed Knot gave him priceless insights into the period and says many of the events and characters in the books are inspired by his experiences re-enacting battles from the Scottish Highlands to Cornwall. In addition to his English Civil war series Nicholas has written two novels based on the Italian Wars and also penned a brace of steampunk fantasy novels. He is working on volume seven of theShadow on the CrownForlorn Hope plotting the New Model Armys siege of Bristol.

Rivalry in love and battle in this historical adventure set in the English Civil War.In the late autumn of the first year of the English Civil War, William Sparrow and Hugo Telling are again caught up in the impossible confusion tearing the country and their lives apart. This time, their greatest battles, fought on both land and sea, are with a new enemy, Lord Clavincale.As they struggle through the bitterly cold Dorset winter, their hard-won experience is enough to lead their men, but never equal to capture the most alluring prize of all, Bella Morrison; especially when there is new competition for her hand...The fourth instalment of The Shadow on the Crown series, Harvest of Swords, is perfect for Bernard Cornwell and David Gilmans fans.Shadow on the Crown authorNicholas Carteris based in the West Country and has been working on his English Civil War series on and off for more than 30 years. A writer and journalist since leaving school, Nicholas says joining the Sealed Knot gave him priceless insights into the period and says many of the events and characters in the books are inspired by his experiences re-enacting battles from the Scottish Highlands to Cornwall. In addition to his English Civil war series Nicholas has written two novels based on the Italian Wars and also penned a brace of steampunk fantasy novels. He is working on volume seven of theShadow on the Crown- Forlorn Hope plotting the New Model Armys siege of Bristol.