Panther Eye

"Panther Eye" by Roy J. Snell is a thrilling mystery set in post-revolutionary Russia, targeted towards young readers with its suspenseful tone. Our main character, Johnny Thompson, a boxing champion, finds himself far from the ring, leading a mission in Siberia, where the stakes are high. The adventure begins with the puzzling death of a crew member, Frank Langlois, setting off alarms and suspicion within the group. Alongside the mysterious Pant, who possesses some curious abilities, Johnny navigates the treacherous landscape filled with dangerous natives and the menacing Bolsheviki, where survival relies on trust. Their perilous journey through a dark mine to uncover the truth about Langlois's death is made more complex by their noble yet risky pursuit of gold, intended to help the orphans of Vladivostok, but hidden adversaries lurk which threaten their mission at every turn.