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Immerse yourself in the gripping saga of 1922 New York City, where a chilling murder and a half-million dollar heist set the stage for a tale of duplicity, danger, and the dark underbelly of society. A false accusation opens a secret passage into the citys underworld, introducing a mysterious woman, a masked man, a corrupt lawyer, and a cache of stolen jewels. With every hour, our protagonist edges closer to a sea of crime, a world teeming with murder, bloodshed, sordid viciousness, and hatred. As summarized by Delmar H. Dolbier, “Every hour promises not just a desperate peril to himself...

Night Operator is a collection of railroad stories set on the rugged Hill Division, featuring the brave men who risk their lives to keep the trains running. From high-speed chases to life-or-death decisions, this gripping anthology captures the excitement, danger, and camaraderie of the golden age of railroading.

Four Stragglers is a gripping tale of war, crime, and betrayal. A group of former criminals turned soldiers find themselves behind enemy lines in WWI. When the war ends, they return to their lawless ways, leading to a tense and thrilling battle of wits, deception, and survival. A must-listen for fans of crime and war stories.

Frank L. Packard worked as a civil engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway. He brings this experience to the fictional Hill Division -- those those twisting, climbing, dangerous and glorious miles of track that lead from the Division Point at Big Cloud over the magnificent but treacherous Rockies to the straight and level Pacific Division. Here are fifteen stories of exciting times on the Hill Division and of the remarkable men—Regan, Carlton, Spence and all the others—whose determination, ability, even heroism, tamed the fabulous Hill Division. (Summary by Delmar H Dolbier)