McIntyre, John T. (John Thomas) 1871-1951 creator text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk)" by John T. McIntyre is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows Ashton-Kirk, a young man with a privileged background and a fascination for crime, as he investigates a mysterious series of events surrounding his friend Frederic Campe, who is engulfed in fear and danger at Castle Schwartzberg. With elements of suspense and intrigue, the narrative hints at a dark past and multiple layers of peril involving the Campe family. The beginning of the story introduces Ashton-Kirk and sets the tone for the investigation. After receiving an urgent visit from Bat Scanlon, a friend concerned for Campe’s safety, Ashton-Kirk learns about the latter's strange behavior and a series of unsettling incidents at Schwartzberg. As uncertainty mounts, Scanlon reveals that his friend appears haunted by unseen threats. The chapter establishes an atmosphere of dread and curiosity, drawing readers into a world where something sinister lurks amidst the historic and seemingly tranquil setting of the castle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-08-29 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: United Kingdom: G. Heath Robinson & J. Birch, Ltd., 1922 Detective and mystery stories American fiction -- 20th century PS United Kingdom: G. Heath Robinson & J. Birch, Ltd., 1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66161 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66161 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134528.0 66161