Sign-In
Cart
The Night Operator
Hardcover
HumorMystery & ThrillerWesterns
ISBN13: 9781023266451
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 196
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience the thrilling world of the railroad in Frank L. Packard's The Night Operator, a collection of captivating short stories filled with adventure, mystery, and surprising humor. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning railroad system, these tales follow telegraph operators and other railway men as they encounter crime, solve perplexing puzzles, and navigate the challenges of life on the rails. Packard masterfully blends elements of classic Western fiction with intriguing detective narratives, offering a unique glimpse into a bygone era. The Night Operator captures the spirit of the American West and the allure of the iron horse, making it a timeless read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery and a hearty dose of adventure. This meticulously prepared print edition revives these classic stories, preserving their original charm and excitement for enduring enjoyment.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
1 different editions
Also available
Also from
Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius)
Also in
Mystery & Thriller
The Underworld U.S.A. Trilogy, Volume I: American Tabloid, the Cold Six Thousand; Introduction by Thomas Mallon
Ellroy, James
Hardcover
Coffin Road: An Utterly Gripping Crime Thriller from the Author of the China Thrillers
May, Peter
Paperback
Sabine's Notebook: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine Continues
Bantock, Nick
Hardcover
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Movie Tie-In Edition): Book 1 of the Millennium Trilogy
Larsson, Stieg
Paperback
The Golden Mean: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine Concludes
Bantock, Nick
Hardcover
Big Little Truths: Reese's Book Club: A Novel: The Sequel to Big Little Lies
Moriarty, Liane
Hardcover
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River
Lawhon, Ariel
Hardcover