The Substitute Prisoner

"The Substitute Prisoner" by Max Marcin is a suspenseful story from the early 1900s that plunges into the high stakes world of Herbert Whitmore, a rich businessman trapped in a complex plot of lies, envy, and possible killing. His story gets intertwined with Julia Strong and her angry husband, George Collins. As their secrets and shady motives come to light, the story builds a sense of intense drama. Whitmore quickly discovers that Collins is an active threat, making for a story filled with manipulation, tense interactions, and the looming possibility of a deadly outcome as he navigates love, revenge, and the constant threat of violence.