"The Scarlet Bat: A Detective Story" by Fergus Hume is a thrilling mystery where journalist Frank Lancaster's life takes a dark turn when he's framed for the murder of a rival, Walter Starth. After a heated exchange with Starth over a woman named "Fairy Fan" leads to a bar fight, Lancaster is lured to Starth’s home under the guise of reconciliation, only to be drugged and find Starth dead, with all evidence pointing toward him. Now caught between the police and unknown adversaries, Frank must unravel a web of hidden relationships and secret agendas to prove his innocence and expose the true killer before it's too late.
The Scarlet Bat: A Detective Story
By Fergus Hume
When a journalist wakes up next to a murdered man and his own gun is the likely weapon, he is forced to navigate shadowy enemies to clear his name.
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About the AuthorFerguson Wright Hume, known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist, known for his detective fiction, thrillers and mysteries.
Ferguson Wright Hume, known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist, known for his detective fiction, thrillers and mysteries.
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