Larry Dexter's Great Search; Or, The Hunt for the Missing Millionaire

The narrative follows a young reporter sent to cover a coastal shipwreck who becomes embroiled in the search for a mysteriously missing millionaire. He aids in rescues, pursues leads from lonely shore huts to crowded tenements, and collects overheard clues while confronting suspicious characters. A determined young woman and a seafaring captain join the inquiry as detectives advance competing theories; mistaken identities, threats, and a dangerous captivity raise the stakes and bring a man to hospital care. The investigation concludes with the apprehension of an accomplice and the eventual discovery of the missing millionaire.