Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective; Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express

"Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective; Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express" by A. Frank Pinkerton is an enthralling crime novel about a relentless detective seeking justice for his murdered friend. A daring express robbery shocks detective Dyke Darrel into action as he vows to bring down those responsible for the theft of $30,000 and the death of express messenger Arnold Nicholson. The support of his sister Nell and friend Mr. Elliston only fuel Dyke's determination to confront the ominous threats and untangle a web of deceptions. His investigation leads him to Chicago, where he encounters a young man named Watson Wilks and other potential witnesses who could offer clues, and while trying to uncover the truth, Dyke recognizes tangled connections amoung the characters that threaten to make bring down the entire operation.