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The Flying Death

1908

Samuel Hopkins Adams

The Flying Death

The Flying Death

Samuel Hopkins Adams

1908

American Literature, Novels, Romance

The Flying Death is a mystery novel by Samuel Hopkins Adams, first published in 1908. The story follows Dr. Jim Shedd, a young physician investigating a series of mysterious deaths linked to a deadly disease in a small New England town. As he uncovers a web of deceit surrounding the town's water supply, he teams up with nurse Louise Armstrong to stop the outbreak. Adams, known for his muckraking journalism, uses this narrative to highlight public health issues, making the novel notable for its social commentary and suspenseful plot.

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