Shadow, the Mysterious Detective
SHADOW,
THE MYSTERIOUS DETECTIVE.
Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger,"
"A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
INTRODUCTORY.
Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life. Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
And yet I could not avoid doing so, as I can plainly see, without having detracted somewhat of interest from the stories.
As I sit here now, prepared to commence, the question arises: "Shall I keep myself in the background, out of sight, or shall I bring myself in, just as I actually took part in the strange story of
"'Shadow, the Mysterious Detective?'"
Well, I don't know, but I think it may be just as well to introduce myself when necessary, since when I write thus I feel that my pen is talking to you instead of at you. And, besides, I think that to you the story is more realistic.
Am I right?
Don't each of you feel now as if I had written you a personal letter? And are you not satisfied that there is only one Police Captain Howard, and he that one who now speaks to you?
I am sure of it.
And now for the story.
CONTENTS
[edit]- I. A MURDER.
- II. MAT MORRIS.
- III. SHADOW—WHO WAS HE?
- IV. OUT OF THE LION'S JAWS.
- V. HELEN DILT.
- VI. THE REMEMBERED BILLS.
- VII. A HAPPY MOMENT.
- VIII. A NARROW ESCAPE.
- IX. IN THE BLACK HOLE.
- X. FAVORING FORTUNE.
- XI. IN THE MAD-HOUSE.
- XII. SHADOW.
- XIII. IN A BAD BOX.
- XIV. DICK STANTON.
- XV. A FIEND IN HUMAN SHAPE.
- XVI. DISAPPOINTED AGAIN.
- XVII. HELEN'S TORTURE.
- XVIII. PUZZLED.
- XIX. IN DEADLY PERIL.
- XX. STILL SEARCHING.
- XXI. FUN!
- XXII. OUT OF JEOPARDY.
- XXIII. WEAVING THE NET.
- XXIV. "HELP IS HERE!"
- XXV. MAN OR WOMAN?
- XXVI. CORNERED CRIMINALS.
- XXVII. THE MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
This work was published before January 1, 1930, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.
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