Doors of the Night

Name: Doors of the Night
Author: Frank L. Packard

By Frank L. Packard

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A young Harvard graduate serves as confidential secretary to an elderly multi‑millionaire philanthropist and notices troubling oddities after an evening visit; discovering his employer's practice of keeping charitable funds in a strong vault, he adopts a protective, investigative role and pursues fraudulent appeals. His inquiries draw him into the city's criminal underworld, where he uses aliases, follows second‑hand dealers, deciphers a cipher message, confronts robbery and false alibis, fights to stay ahead of conspirators, and races against time toward a final confrontation in an old warehouse that exposes the scheme against his employer.

About the Author

Frank L. Packard

Frank L. Packard was a Canadian author known for his contributions to early 20th-century fiction, particularly in the genres of adventure and crime. He gained popularity with his series featuring the character Jimmie Dale, a master thief and detective, showcased in works like "The Adventures of Jimmie Dale" and its sequels. Packard's storytelling often combined elements of suspense and intrigue, appealing to readers of his time. His novel "The Miracle Man" further exemplifies his knack for weaving compelling narratives that explore themes of redemption and human resilience. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen works, Packard remains a notable figure in the literary heritage of adventure fiction.