The Flying Death

"The Flying Death" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a mysterious tale set in the early 1900s. It centers on a young doctor named Stanley Richard Colton, battling sleepless nights and a growing unease as he seeks rest at a quiet coastal spot. Instead of peace, he stumbles into a web of odd occurrences, from eerie noises in the darkness to a tragic shipwreck, all while forming connections with a puzzling professor and an alluring woman. Colton's arrival at Montauk Point transforms into a quest when strange sounds and an invitation from Professor Ravenden lead him to investigate the unknown. A fierce storm pushes him to act in a hero's role during a shipwreck, winning him admiration and affection. Blending suspense and blossoming romances, the story draws readers into a world ripe with unanswered questions and intricate relationships.