The Men Who Smiled No More

Name: The Men Who Smiled No More
Author: Kenneth Robeson

The Men Who Smiled No More is a thrilling adventure novel by Kenneth Robeson, the pen name of the author of the popular Doc Savage series. The novel follows the adventures of Doc Savage and his team of five assistants as they investigate a mysterious group of men who have been robbed of their ability to smile. The team discovers that the men are part of a sinister plot by a powerful criminal organization to take control of the world. Doc and his team must battle the organization and its minions in order to save the world from their evil plans. Along the way, they must also uncover the secret behind the mysterious men who have been robbed of their ability to smile. The novel is filled with action, suspense, and mystery, as Doc and his team battle against the forces of evil. It is a thrilling adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By Kenneth Robeson · First published 1949 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 21 chapters · 47,074 words

First lines

"SMILING TONY" TALLIANO was the first to quit laughing. That was only about an hour before he committed the murder. A murder of cold-blooded horror. A murder which had less than one slow second of premeditation.

When Smiling Tony quit laughing, a bronze giant of a man was seated on the stone coping of a downtown Manhattan park. Smiling Tony was shining this man's shoes with an extra flourish and snap to his polishing rag.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Kenneth Robeson
Date: 1949 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Fiction
Length: 47,074 words
Structure: 21 chapters, 1,544 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery, as the men are no longer smiling and the reader is left to wonder why.
Thriller — The title of the book implies a thrilling story, as the men are no longer smiling and the reader is left to uncover the cause of their distress.
Adventure — The author, Kenneth Robeson, is known for writing adventure stories, so this book is likely to contain elements of adventure.
Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.