The McCulley, Johnston 1883-1958 creator Wittmack, E. Franklin (Edgar Franklin) 1894-1956 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Black Star: A Detective Story" by Johnston McCulley is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Roger Verbeck, a clever and adventurous man determined to outwit a notorious criminal known as the Black Star. As Verbeck embarks on a series of thrilling encounters with the criminal, the narrative unfolds a mystery filled with tension and intrigue related to heists and a secretive gang. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Roger Verbeck as he wakes in the middle of the night sensing an intruder in his apartment. He confronts a burglar, who unexpectedly reveals that he is connected to the Black Star—a master thief who has eluded the police for months. The opening chapters establish a cat-and-mouse game between Verbeck and the Black Star, as Verbeck resolves to capture the criminal and his gang. This quest leads to a deeper exploration of the criminal underworld and unexpected twists, setting the tone for a gripping detective story full of clever plots and daring escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-04-12 Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories American fiction -- 20th century PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35833 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35833 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133822.0 35833