Snarled Identities; Or, A Desperate Tangle

'Snarled Identities; Or, A Desperate Tangle' is a detective fiction novel by Nicholas Carter, written in the early 20th century. The story follows detective Nick Carter and his assistant, Chickering Carter, as they attempt to enjoy a vacation in the Adirondacks, only to be drawn into an investigation surrounding the rumored death of the criminal Green-eye Gordon. The novel features complex narratives of intertwined identities and explores themes of deception and self-discovery, enriched by Carter's scholarly insights and literary style reminiscent of Gothic fiction.