02662cam a22003973u 4500 67292 UtSlPG 20260610134543.0 m cr n 260607r20221926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Balmer, Edwin, 1883-1959 The Man Higher Up Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Amazing Stories, December 1926 Release date is 2022-01-31 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "The Man Higher Up" by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a detective science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the character of Luther Trant, a psychological detective who employs modern psychological techniques to solve a complex case involving disappearances and criminal activities within a corrupt corporation. Set against the backdrop of a blizzard in New York, it explores themes of justice, morality, and the hidden intricacies of criminal operations. The plot follows Trant as he is called upon by Rentland, a special agent for the United States Treasury Department, to investigate the mysterious deaths of two dock checkers for the American Commodities Company. The story unfolds as Trant discovers a network of deceit involving customs fraud, manipulation of weight scales, and the potential murder of the checkers. The narrative builds tension as Trant utilizes his psychological insights to confront the company's president, Welter, ultimately exposing the broader corrupt practices operating "higher up" within the corporation. The combination of suspense, psychological intrigue, and a critique of corporate ethics provides a gripping read for those interested in classic detective fiction infused with scientific elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Experimenter Publishing Company, 1926 Science fiction New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Detective and mystery stories Trant, Luther (Fictitious character) -- Fiction MacHarg, William, 1872-1951 Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph), 1884-1963 Produced from Amazing Stories, December 1926 https://archive.org/details/AmazingStoriesVolume01Number09 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67292 108114 108114