The Cross Cut - Courtney Ryley Cooper - Bog

The Cross Cut is a mystery novel written by Courtney Ryley Cooper. The story is set in a small town in the United States and follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a lumber camp. The main character is a detective named Silas Blackburn who is called to the scene of the crime to solve the mystery.As the investigation progresses, Blackburn uncovers a web of lies and deceit that leads him to suspect multiple people of the crime. The suspects include members of the lumber camp, as well as local residents who have a connection to the victim.The novel is filled with suspense and twists as Blackburn races against time to solve the murder before the killer strikes again. Along the way, he must navigate the complex relationships and motivations of the suspects to uncover the truth.Cooper's writing is characterized by vivid descriptions of the setting and characters, as well as a fast-paced and engaging plot. The Cross Cut is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1921. With frontispiece by George W. Gage. The Cross Cut narrates the tale of how when a melancholy old man dies, his son becomes involved in a mining operation the old man has kept secret. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.