Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk)

"Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk)" by John T. McIntyre is a crime novel that presents Ashton-Kirk, an upper-crust young man with a passion for solving crimes, as he looks into the troubling events linked to his friend Frederic Campe, who finds himself in danger at Castle Schwartzberg. Full of mystery and suspense, the story suggests a shadowy background and many levels of danger surrounding the Campe family. The story opens with the introduction of Ashton-Kirk and prepares the reader for the coming investigation. After a worried friend, Bat Scanlon, urgently seeks him out, Ashton-Kirk finds out about Campe’s odd behavior and unsettling incidents at Schwartzberg. Scanlon shares that Campe is haunted by hidden threats, adding to the growing suspense. The beginning chapter sets a tone of fear and curiosity, inviting readers into a world of sinister secrets hidden within the historical and peaceful setting of the castle.