Murder Mirage by Kenneth Robeson

Name: Murder Mirage
Author: Kenneth Robeson

Murder Mirage is a thrilling adventure novel by Kenneth Robeson, the pen name of author Paul Ernst. It is the twenty-fourth book in the popular Doc Savage series. The story begins with Doc Savage and his five aides, Monk, Ham, Renny, Johnny, and Long Tom, investigating a mysterious death in the Arizona desert. The victim, a wealthy oilman, was found with a strange, glowing substance on his hands. Doc and his team soon discover that the substance is a powerful new explosive, and that the oilman was killed by a group of criminals who are trying to get their hands on the explosive. Doc and his team travel to the oilman's ranch, where they discover a secret laboratory and a mysterious woman who is working on a new invention. The invention is a powerful ray gun that can create mirages, and the criminals are trying to steal it. Doc and his team must race against time to stop the criminals and save the world from their evil plans. Murder Mirage is an exciting and action-packed adventure novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its thrilling plot and fast-paced action, it is sure to be a hit with fans of the Doc Savage series.

By Kenneth Robeson · First published 1949 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 23 chapters · 50,625 words

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PATRICK BRENNAN, police patrolman, was the first to see the beautiful woman of glass. Unfortunately, Patrolman Brennan did not live long enough to report the incredible apparition. The policeman died heroically in the discharge of duty.

The snow had been pelting down. It had started more than an hour before the lovely, vivid woman was transformed into a horrible, shadowy silhouette in the window of plate glass. The twin phenomena of the snow and the ghastly shadow seemed to be wholly unrelated.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Kenneth Robeson
Date: 1949 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction
Length: 50,625 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 1,747 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — Murder Mirage is a mystery novel by Kenneth Robeson, which follows the protagonist as they investigate a murder.
Thriller — The novel contains suspenseful elements and a fast-paced plot, making it a thriller.
Crime Fiction — Murder Mirage is a crime fiction novel, as it focuses on the investigation of a crime and the criminal justice system.
Detective Fiction — The novel follows a detective as they investigate a murder, making it a detective fiction novel.