Where Terror Lurked
In this gripping true-crime narrative, Perley Poore Sheehan takes readers on a journey through the dark and twisted world of organized crime in the early 20th century. Through the stories of some of the most notorious criminals of the era, Sheehan reveals the inner workings of the criminal underworld and the lengths to which criminals would go to protect their interests. From the rise of the infamous gangster Al Capone to the daring exploits of the notorious bank robber John Dillinger, Sheehan paints a vivid picture of a time when terror lurked in the shadows. Along the way, Sheehan also examines the role of law enforcement in combating organized crime and the impact of the media in shaping public opinion. With its vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Where Terror Lurked is a riveting account of a dark chapter in American history.
By Perley Poore Sheehan · First published 1919 · Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Historical Fiction · 7 chapters · 7,312 words
First lines
-"SHAMBALLAH!" It was a whisper that Shattuck had heard a thousand times, always with some hint of mystery and dread about it, ever since Michmander, the Afghan, had first led him into forbidden territory. Here on the face of the desert it was absolutely dark. All that could be seen of the earth was the floating blackness of the surrounding dunes. Yet the stars shone--they shone with a sort of blinding light. They dazzled the eyes. The earth absorbed this light like black velvet. No wonder that the desert people gave this whole country the go-by. "Shamballah!" That was Juma's whisper now.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Perley Poore Sheehan
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Historical Fiction
- Length: 7,312 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 303 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Thriller — The title of the book, 'Where Terror Lurked', implies a suspenseful and thrilling plot.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a mysterious plot that will be revealed as the story progresses.
- Historical Fiction — The author, Perley Poore Sheehan, is known for writing historical fiction, so this genre is likely to be relevant to the book.
Tags
horror · suspense · thriller · mystery · supernatural · psychological · dark · tension · fear · isolation · intrigue · gothic