Carter, Nicholas (House name) creator Waddell, C. C. (Charles Carey) 1868-1930 Bell, R. S. Warren (Robert Stanley Warren) 1871-1921 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Nick Carter Stories No. 146, June 26, 1915: Paying the Price; or, Nick Carter's Perilous Venture" edited by Chickering Carter is a detective fiction serial written in the early 20th century. The story follows the legendary detective Nick Carter as he investigates the murder of a priest and the mysterious disappearance of a young woman. With a blend of suspense and intrigue, the narrative sets the stage for a thrilling quest to uncover the truth behind these interconnected crimes. The opening of the story introduces readers to the chilling scene surrounding the murder of Reverend Father Cleary, a priest found dead in his library. Detective Nick Carter is called to assist local police in the investigation, where he uses his keen observational skills to piece together clues. As he delves deeper, he discovers a tangled web involving a missing girl named Lottie Trent, her connection to the suspected murderer Andy Margate, and a letter that hints at dangerous secrets. From the onset, the narrative establishes a tense atmosphere, leaving readers eager to follow Nick on his perilous venture to solve the case and reveal the dark motivations of the criminals involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Paying the Price; or, Nick Carter's Perilous Venture -- Where's the Commandant? [concluded] -- The Flagstaff on the Tower. Release date is 2022-03-13 David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) Originally published: United States: Street & Smaith, 1914 Popular literature -- Periodicals Detective and mystery stories, American -- Periodicals PS United States: Street & Smaith, 1914 https://dimenovels.lib.niu.edu/islandora/object/dimenovels%3A86131#page/1/mode/1up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67618 https://dimenovels.lib.niu.edu/islandora/object/dimenovels%3A86131#page/1/mode/1up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67618 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134548.0 67618