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The Stolen Brain; Or, A Wonderful Crime

Nicholas Carter

The Stolen Brain; Or, A Wonderful Crime

The Stolen Brain; Or, A Wonderful Crime

Nicholas Carter

Fiction, Mystery & Detective

The Stolen Brain; Or, A Wonderful Crime is a detective novel by Nicholas Carter, written in the early 20th century. The story follows detective Nick Carter and his assistant Patsy Garvan as they investigate a controversial surgeon, Dr. Hiram A. Grantley, suspected of unethical surgeries on animals and possibly humans. This work is notable for its exploration of morality within the context of crime and features clever disguises and intricate plots characteristic of early American detective fiction.

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A detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the renowned detective Nick Carter and his assist...

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"“There goes another, chief. That makes five so far. There surely is something going on to-night,” the young man at the...

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