02293cam a22003253u 4500 66718 UtSlPG 20260610134535.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Carter, Nicholas (House name) A Sharper's Downfall; Or, Into the Net Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-11-12 David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "A Sharper's Downfall; Or, Into the Net" by Nicholas Carter is a detective novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book follows the iconic detective Nick Carter as he investigates a complex burglary with various layers of deception and intrigue. The plot centers around the theft of valuable intellectual property and personal treasures, which leads Carter into a tangled web of suspects, motivations, and potential criminal alliances." The opening of the story introduces an intriguing burglary involving a well-thought-out plan and skilled execution, allowing two thieves to escape with their loot without being detected. Detective Nick Carter arrives on the scene shortly after the crime has been committed and starts his investigations. As he examines the scene, he notes the signs of a professional job and suspects that the motive goes beyond simple theft; it likely involves a specific item of great importance, prompting him to dig deeper into the situation. The narrative not only sets up a classic whodunit mystery but also hints at larger conspiracies involving various characters, including potential adversaries within the world of crime and a complicated legal framework surrounding the stolen property. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Dime novels American fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66718 107540 107540