The Gray Mask

"The Gray Mask" by Wadsworth Camp is an early 20th-century novel that plunges a young police detective named Garth into a high-stakes undercover mission. Garth is tasked by his superior, the inspector, to impersonate a notorious criminal called Simmons, a man hidden behind a gray mask due to severe facial injuries. Simmons is set to meet with the dangerous Hennion gang, and Garth must infiltrate this meeting to gather critical intelligence. As Garth navigates this perilous assignment, his personal life becomes entangled with the case, particularly his relationship with Nora, the inspector's daughter. The story unfolds as a gripping tale of crime and deception, where the thrilling investigation is heightened by underlying emotional tensions and romantic possibilities.