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100	1		_aOstrander, Isabel, _d1883-1924
245	1	4	_aThe Fifth Ace
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-12-17
508			_aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520			_a"The Fifth Ace" by Douglas Grant is a novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging story revolves around Kearn Thode, a young petroleum engineer who arrives in the booming oil town of Limasito, Mexico. The narrative introduces a range of characters including Gentleman Geoff's spirited daughter, Billie, and the mysterious legend of the Lost Souls' Pool, hinting at themes of love, duty, and danger within the rich backdrop of a developing frontier town. At the start of the story, Kearn Thode rides into Limasito and quickly discovers its charm as a thriving community bustling with potential. His encounter with Billie—a confident, captivating girl untouched by the roughness of her environment—leads him into the tension-filled world of gambling and local lore. The narrative sets up conflicts, hinting at a deeper connection between the characters and an emerging threat from the legendary El Negrito. As Kearn navigates this new landscape, the mysterious lore of the Lost Souls' Pool intertwines with his interactions, foreshadowing the complexities and trials he is bound to face in this intriguing locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDetective and mystery stories
700	1		_aGage, George W., _d1887-1957
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23885
999			_c64917 _d64917