Larry Dexter and the Stolen Boy; or, A Young Reporter on the Lakes

** "Larry Dexter and the Stolen Boy; or, A Young Reporter on the Lakes" by Howard R. Garis is a thrilling mystery where a sharp young reporter named Larry Dexter gets tangled into a case involving a missing boy and a famous singer, Madame Androletti, who may be followed by enemies. The adventure kicks off when Larry is sent to cover a concert, which quickly turns complicated as Madame Androletti collapses on stage, raising Larry's suspicions as he notices shady figures in the crowd. Soon after, her son Lorenzo vanishes. Although Androletti can’t call for official help, she trusts Larry to find Lorenzo, sending him on an adventurous pursuit filled with jeopardy as he races to save the boy from the unknown kidnappers and untangle the mysteries that surround them. **