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  • The Owl Taxi

    Enriched edition. A Montreal Mystery of Dark Secrets and Intrigue

    by Hulbert Footner, Dorian Ellsworth ...
    Hulbert Footner's 'The Owl Taxi' presents a captivating exploration of human nature, framed within the context of a suspenseful narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and social critique. Set against the backdrop of a bustling urban environment, Footner employs a unique literary style that blends vivid descriptions with sharp characterization, allowing readers to delve deeply into the ... Read more

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  • Hulbert Footner, Collection

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    Hulbert Footner (1879-1944) was a Canadian writer of non-fiction and detective fiction.He wrote many short stories and novels based on his early adventurous canoe voyages, which were serialized in Cavalier, Western Story Magazine, Argosy, Munsey’s and Mystery and then published as novels. His book, New Rivers of the North was utilized by subsequent surveyors and mapmakers to guide them as they ... Read more

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  • The Substitute Millionaire

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    EXCERPT FROM THE BOOKOn a certain morning, just as on six mornings in the week (barring holidays) and fifty weeks in the year, Jack Norman wormed his way into a crowded subway local at Fiftieth street, and, propping himself against the end of a cross seat, opened his paper. But this morning, like everybody else in the train, he approached the headlines with an unusual thrill of interest, for an ... Read more

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  • The Velvet Hand

    New Madame Storey Mysteries

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    A celebrated private investigator and her sharp-eyed secretary face four cases that carry them from New York to Paris, across the Atlantic, through England, and into a wealthy Connecticut household. Each mystery begins with a troubling question: a millionaire’s suspicious death, a pair of elegant confidence artists, a murder aboard a night train, and a fortune surrounded by dangerous hangers-on ... Read more

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  • The Fur Bringers: A Story of the Canadian Northwest

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    "The Fur Bringers" likely follows the adventures of traders, explorers, and indigenous peoples involved in the fur trade. The novel may explore themes such as wilderness survival, cultural clashes, and the pursuit of wealth and adventure in the rugged frontier.Hulbert Footner's works often capture the spirit of exploration and adventure in the untamed wilderness of North America. His novels are ... Read more

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  • Ramshackle House

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    "Ramshackle House" is set in a decaying, old house that serves as the central location for the novel’s events. The story revolves around the mysterious happenings and intriguing characters connected to this house. As is typical with Footner’s works, the novel combines elements of mystery, suspense, and a touch of the supernatural.The plot follows a protagonist who becomes involved in uncovering ... Read more

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  • Thieves' Wit: An Everyday Detective Story

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    "Thieves' Wit" centers around an everyday detective who must use his wits to unravel a complicated crime. The protagonist, possibly a private investigator or amateur sleuth, is drawn into a case involving theft, deception, and intrigue. As the detective uncovers clues and follows the trail, the reader is taken through a series of twists and turns, with plenty of red herrings and suspenseful ... Read more

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  • Jack Chanty: A Story of Athabasca

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    By and by the raft was carried around a wide bend, and the whitewashed buildings of Fort Cheever stole into view down the river. Jack's eyes gleamed, and he put away the banjo. It was many a day since he had hobnobbed with his own kind, and what is the use of gold if there is no chance to squander it? Sitting up, he applied himself to his paddle. Edging the raft toward the left-hand bank, he left ... Read more

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  • Jack Chanty: A Story of Athabasca

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    "Jack Chanty" is set in the Athabasca region of Canada, a remote and wild area known for its harsh climate and rugged terrain. The story follows Jack Chanty, the protagonist, as he navigates the challenges of life in this demanding environment.The novel typically combines elements of adventure, survival, and personal growth. Jack Chanty is portrayed as a resilient and resourceful character, facing ... Read more

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  • Easy To Kill

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    The pioneering creator of the inverted detective story, R. Austin Freeman was a popular Edwardian author of novels and short stories featuring Dr. Thorndyke, a pathologist-detective. Freeman’s detective and mystery tales offered an innovative approach to the genre, selling thousands of copies on both sides of the Atlantic. Robert Hawke is a man on the run. After returning from business in London, ... Read more

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  • The Under Dogs

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    Series Book 1 - Madame Rosika Storey
    In The Under Dogs Mr. Footner is in his finest form. In it he tells of the amazing detective skill of Rosika Storey alias Jessie Seipp, in the opinion of the New York police the cleverest woman in the world. It tells how she wove the net which was to snare the greatest crook organisation in America. She faced infinite peril and hardship, and the greatest demands were made upon her courage and her ... Read more

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  • The Handsome Young Men

    by Hulbert Footner ...
    A historical romance and tale of adventure, set in England during the fourteenth century. Descendent of a noble family, Nigel Loring is the last of his race, and living alone with his aged grand-mother, upon a small remnant of their great estate. In service to King Edward III, Sir Nigel Loring must prove himself worthy of the hand of his the Lady Mary by performing three deeds in her honor. On his ... Read more

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