Carter, Nicholas (House name) creator Phillips, Roland Ashford text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Nick Carter Stories No. 136, April 17, 1915: The Man They Held Back" by Carter et al. is a serialized detective fiction written during the early 20th century. The story centers on Nick Carter, a renowned detective, as he navigates a dangerous intrigue involving counterfeiting, mistaken identities, and political machinations. The opening sets the stage for a grand adventure, featuring masked balls, covert operations, and unexpected alliances." "At the start of the tale, Nick Carter is preparing to infiltrate a masked ball to catch a gang of counterfeiters suspected of attending. Disguised as a Mexican, he unexpectedly meets a mysterious masked girl who warns him about looming danger and threats from men who recognize him. As events unfold, Nick finds himself embroiled in thriller-like encounters, leading him to a confrontation with two men intent on capturing a man named Marcos, who is central to the unfolding plot. This gripping beginning introduces readers to a world of suspense and sets the tone for an engaging detective story full of twists and turns." (This is an automatically generated summary.) The Man They Held Back -- Dared For Los Angeles [continued]. Release date is 2021-11-16 David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) Original publication data not identified Popular literature -- Periodicals Detective and mystery stories, American -- Periodicals PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66750 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66750 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134536.0 66750