Lanagan, Amateur Detective

By Edward H. Hurlbut

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In early 1900s San Francisco, a resourceful reporter's knack for uncovering police secrets leads him down a shadowy path of crime, conspiracy, and moral ambiguities.

Genres

Crime/Mystery Literature Fiction

Released

2018-03-11

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Summary

"Lanagan, Amateur Detective" by Edward H. Hurlbut is an early 20th-century novel about Jack Lanagan, a clever police reporter for the "San Francisco Enquirer". Jack is tight with the cops and has a gift for sniffing out stories others miss. The book follows Jack as he tackles tough cases, showing us a world of crime, tough choices, and the messy side of people. We see Jack's close ties to the San Francisco police, getting tips from them. He talks with shady characters like Horace Lathrop, a lawyer, learning about the arrest of a young woman named Grace Turner. Jack's sharp skills help him uncover a complicated situation around Grace and her sick brother, leading to a possible plot involving a well-known criminal named Harry Short. This sets the scene for a thrilling detective story full of suspense, smart thinking, and a strong push for what's right, as Jack chases clues that mix his personal life with his job.