Nick Carter Stories No. 122, January 9, 1915: The suicide; or, Nick Carter and the lost head

"Nick Carter Stories No. 122, January 9, 1915: The Suicide; or, Nick Carter and…" is an early 20th-century mystery that follows the famous detective Nick Carter as he tries to solve the puzzling death of Cyrus Darling, a man thought to have taken his own life. After receiving a request from Mrs. Darling, Carter hears about the odd details of her husband's death, including a suicide note and a fire at the boathouse where he died. Carter's investigation introduces other people involved in the peculiar case including Nick’s chauffeur, Danny Maloney, and instantly makes him suspect possible foul play, especially when he discovers that a fortune is missing and others might be tied to the death of Darling. The story creates suspense and mystery from the start.