True Detective Stories from the Archives of the Pinkertons

"True Detective Stories from the Archives of the Pinkertons" by Cleveland Moffett is a compilation of true crime stories that plunges into the thrilling world of late 19th-century investigations. The book presents the real cases tackled by the renowned Pinkerton National Detective Agency, famed for its groundbreaking methods and entanglement in significant criminal events. It explores gripping tales of heists, intricate investigations, and the clever criminals that the Pinkertons sought to capture, beginning with the shocking Northampton Bank Robbery of 1876, where masked criminals terrorize a bank cashier's family to steal the vault keys. The book follows the Pinkertons' determined pursuit of justice through complex leads and witness testimonies, revealing the grim realities and ethical questions of crime-fighting against ruthless criminals.