The Owl Taxi

"The Owl Taxi" by Hulbert Footner is a thrilling early 20th-century novel where a young man, Greg Parr, on the verge of escaping to London after a personal crisis, suddenly finds himself masquerading as a New York City taxi driver amid curious twists and turns, intrigue, and potential threat. About to set sail, Greg is swayed from his intended journey by a taxi driver who proposes a life-altering swap. As Greg steps into this new life, he picks up a fateful fare who leaves a dead body in his taxi, thrusting Greg into a perilous scenario that sets the scene for a suspenseful exploration of crime, lies, and identity in the vibrant city.