The Man Hunters (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417919413)

The Man Hunters is a thrilling detective novel written by Melville Davisson Post. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of Randolph Mason, a brilliant and unscrupulous lawyer who is hired by a wealthy man to track down his missing daughter. Mason, who is known for his cunning and ability to manipulate people, sets out to find the young woman and discovers a web of deceit and danger that threatens to consume him.As Mason delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a sinister plot involving a group of wealthy and powerful men who are using their influence to control the lives of others. With the help of his loyal assistant, Herbert Whitaker, Mason navigates the dangerous underworld of New York City, using his wits and his legal expertise to outsmart his enemies.The Man Hunters is a fast-paced and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Post's vivid descriptions of the city and its characters bring the story to life, and his expert plotting and pacing keep the reader guessing until the very end. This is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who loves a good mystery.1926. There is only one way to put down the present revolt of the underworld. The criminal must be apprehended and punished. Punishment swift and ruthless will wipe it out. But before the criminal can be punished, he must be determined. So writes the author of this work on scientific criminal investigation. Contents: Scotland Yard Method of Solving Criminal Mysteries; French Methods of Criminal Investigation; German Science of Crime Detection; Austrian Criminal Investigation; Details of Italian Criminal Procedure; Swiss Methods of Preserving Evidence; Old Russian Police System; Unsystematic American Methods; Methods of Professional Criminals; Bank Looting; Science the Forger; Bloodstains; Secret Ciphers; Codes and Signs of the Underworld; The Study of Footprints: The Bare Foot; and The Study of Footprints: The Shod Foot.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: Melville Davisson Post
ISBN-10: 1417919418
ISBN-13: 9781417919413
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d