The Gray Phantom (1921) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164179801)

The Gray Phantom is a detective novel written by Herman Landon in 1921. The story is set in Chicago and follows private detective Jack Riley as he investigates the murder of a wealthy businessman. The victim's son, John Bruce, is the prime suspect, but Riley believes there is more to the case than meets the eye.As he delves deeper into the investigation, Riley uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal involving the victim's business partners, his wife, and even his own son. Along the way, he encounters a mysterious figure known as the Gray Phantom, who seems to be involved in the case in some way.The novel is a classic example of the hard-boiled detective genre, with plenty of action, intrigue, and tough-guy dialogue. Landon's writing style is fast-paced and engaging, drawing the reader into the world of 1920s Chicago and the seedy underbelly of its criminal underworld.Overall, The Gray Phantom is a thrilling and entertaining read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who loves a good mystery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Herman Landon
ISBN-10: 1164179802
ISBN-13: 9781164179801
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d