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The Adventures of Jimmie Dale
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The Wire Devils
Frank L. Packard's novel, 'The Wire Devils,' published in 1918, is a thrilling tale set in the early days of the American automobile industry. The story follows a group of daredevil auto racers known as 'The Wire Devils' as they navigate through treacherous terrain and fierce competition. Packard's writing style is gripping and vivid, immersing readers in the fast-paced world of early 20th-century motor racing. The novel combines elements of adventure, suspense, and romance, making it a captivating read for fans of historical fiction.
7 best short stories by Frank L. Packard
Packard's experiences working on the railroad led to his writing many railroad stories, then to a series of mystery novels, the most famous of which featured a character called Jimmie Dale. The critic August Nemo selected seven short stories by this remarkable author for your enjoyment: - Corporal Bob. - The Guardian of the Devil's Slide. - Where's Haggerty? - McQueen's Hobby. - Munford. - "If a Man Die" - The Blood of Kings.
The Sin That Was His
The Sin That Was His is a lovely story of a group of career criminals. The story follows their slow redemption at the hands of a Christ-like healer that they had planned to exploit. A cynical Yukon gambler known as Three-Ace Artie has nothing but hate for religion. Ironically, he had to pose as a priest in a small Canadian village through a bizarre set of events. It was the only way to avoid arrest for a crime Artie didn't commit. He planned to throw off the disguise as soon as he could make a safe escape. But naturally, both legal and romantic complications set in, and Artie must choose whether self-preservation will continue to be his top priority. It is a delightful story with intriguing characters and a subtle theme of redemption and righteousness running in the background.
The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale
In "The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale," Frank L. Packard deftly continues the escapades of his iconic character, Jimmie Dale, the clever and sophisticated millionaire who dons the guise of the Gray Seal. This novel interweaves elements of crime, mystery, and adventure, employing a fast-paced narrative filled with intricate plots and enthralling twists. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, Packard's prose is characterized by its vivid descriptions and sharp dialogue, reflecting the socio-political tensions of the time while maintaining a focus on the thrilling exploits of Dale as he navigates the shadowy realms of the criminal underworld. Frank L. Packard, a Canadian writer...
The Miracle Man (Religious Thriller)
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Miracle Man (Religious Thriller)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Doc" Madison, gentleman crook and high-class, polished con-man, finds out about a certain healer called Patriarch, who heals people of his small town with the power of faith. He gathers the group of con artist and they come up with a plan to collect many scamming locals, and their faith healing fraud quickly becomes very lucrative. But things don't go exactly the way they were intended, and the crooks are about to experience a true miracle. Frank Lucius Packard (1877 -1942) was a Canadian novelist best known for his Jimmie Dale mystery series. ...
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Jimmie Dale, Alias the Gray Seal
"Few characters as obscure as Canadian novelist Frank L. Packard's gentleman cracksman, Jimmie Dale the Gray Seal, have had the impact and long term import of this one. Almost unknown today, Packard and his creation not only exerted a tremendous influence on the pulps he came from, but established many of the tropes of the modern superhero in comic books. From his secret lair, the Sanctuary, his multiple identities, and his calling card, a gray diamond paper seal, Jimmie Dale set the pattern for the mystery men and super heroes who will follow." - David L. Vineyard In the summer of 1912 New York City was being terrorized by a bizarre organization of metal-clawed criminals who ascend stone wa...
The Adventures of Jimmie Dale
The most puzzling bewildering, delightful crook in the annals of crime That's what Herman Carruthers, the editor of the Morning News-Argus, had called the Grey Seal over his after-dinner coffee at the St. James Club with rich man-about-town Jimmie Dale. He cracked safes, this Grey Seal. He wore a mask. And although he left his mark at each job -- he never actually took any loot. What Carruthers could not have known was the handsome man he was talking to was the Grey Seal. Nor that Jimmy Dale, blackmailed by a mysterious woman who knew his secrets, was about to start a war on the men who ran the underground of New York City . . . The Crime Club Here is the first volume of the exciting stories of the pulp hero Father of all Masked Crimefighters from the Shadow to Batman to the Lone Ranger -- Jimmy Dale
Doors of the Night
Futility again! The door was unlocked, but it availed him nothing at all now. He had meant to go in and wait for Peters, but it would be a fool play from any angle to go in there now if Peters had anybody with him. Nor was there time to lock the door again. He had returned the bunch of keys to his pocket, and it would take a moment to sort out the right one, and there was not that moment to spare. The footsteps were already on the landing. Billy Kane drew back once more silently and swiftly to the front of the hall. He was tight-lipped now. It seemed as though every turn of the luck had gone against him. Peters was certain to notice that the door was unlocked. What effect would that have on Peters? What would the man do, and—...FROM THE BOOKS.
