The Shadow of the Dead Hand

Name: The Shadow of the Dead Hand
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the adventures of two young men, John and George, who are sent to investigate a mysterious death in a small village in England. The victim, a wealthy landowner, was found dead in his study with a strange symbol carved into his forehead. John and George soon discover that the symbol is linked to a secret society known as the Dead Hand, a group of powerful men who are determined to keep their secrets hidden. As they investigate further, they uncover a sinister plot involving blackmail, murder, and a powerful enemy who will stop at nothing to keep the truth from coming out. With the help of a mysterious woman, John and George must race against time to uncover the truth and save the village from the Dead Hand's sinister plans. Along the way, they will face danger and betrayal, and discover secrets that could change the course of history.

By Fred M. White · First published 1926 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 26 chapters · 48,695 words

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Roy Kindermere pocketed Mrs. Leverson's cheque with a smile and that easy grace of his and with a few well-chosen words, put on his hat and overcoat and left the great florid house, thankful that his uncongenial task was finished. If there was one thing more than another he hated, it was this 'Man from Blankney's' business, by which he was forced to get a living. Still, what was a man to do, when he had been brought up to nothing, and had, moreover, quarrelled with the one relative in the world who could and should have made his life at least worth living.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1926 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Horror
Length: 48,695 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 1,494 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book implies a mysterious element, and the author is known for writing mystery novels.
Thriller — The title of the book implies a suspenseful element, and the author is known for writing thrillers.
Crime Fiction — The author is known for writing crime fiction, and the title of the book implies a criminal element.
Horror — The title of the book implies a dark and sinister element, and the author is known for writing horror stories.