The Secret Toll

By Paul Thorne

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A defiant engineer returns from war to face a deadly extortion plot, daring to challenge a ruthless gang that threatens the city's elite.

Genres

Crime/Mystery History - Warfare Fiction

Released

2011-09-10

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Summary

"The Secret Toll" by Paul Thorne and Mabel Thorne is a thrilling crime novel where Robert Forrester, a civil engineer back from military service, is targeted by the "Friends of the Poor," a criminal gang extorting wealthy people. Forrester refuses to pay and gets caught in a dangerous struggle, especially after a chilling letter demands money on pain of death, reminding him of a recent victim, George Nevins. Determined to fight back, Forrester involves the police and a private detective, setting up a tense battle against the increasingly dangerous gang and promising a suspenseful story.