Carter, Nicholas (House name) creator text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find" by Nicholas Carter is a detective novel written in the late 19th century. The book features the iconic detective Nick Carter, who finds himself embroiled in a complex murder mystery involving stolen diamonds, a mysterious crime gang, and a wounded woman. As the narrative unfolds, readers can anticipate a gripping chase for justice where Nick utilizes his skills to navigate through criminal intrigues. The opening of the novel introduces Nick Carter on a September night as he investigates a jewelry store that had recently been robbed. His attention is drawn to a crowd gathered around a woman who has collapsed after being attacked. As Nick navigates through the chaos, he quickly deduces that the woman has been stabbed, and he engages with a young man, Austin L. Reeves, who claims to have witnessed the incident. Nick's sharp instincts lead him to believe that the real criminal is part of a greater conspiracy involving a notorious gang led by a man named Doc Helstone. The beginning sets the stage for a thrilling detective adventure filled with twists and turns as Nick aims to uncover the truth behind the crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-11-11 David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Dime novels American fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66708 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66708 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134535.0 66708