Release date is 2009-03-01

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"Anderson Crow, Detective" by George Barr McCutcheon is a comedic detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Anderson Crow, the town marshal of Tinkletown, as he navigates a series of dramatic and humorous events that unfold in his small community, including a raging fire and a break-in at the local bank, showcasing his bumbling yet endearing nature. At the start of the narrative, we see Tinkletown embroiled in chaos as a grain elevator catches fire, drawing the attention of the entire town and leading to a frantic scene where Crow attempts to coordinate the volunteer fire brigade. Amidst the bedlam, two boys inform him of a jailbreak involving criminals who are now on the loose, escalating the stakes for the deputy marshal. The blend of action, humor, and the colorful characters of the town promise an entertaining read as Crow tries to maintain order in a town full of eccentricities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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