Larry Dexter, Reporter; Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City

Name: Larry Dexter, Reporter; Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City
Author: Howard Roger Garis

By Howard Roger Garis

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An energetic young reporter, Larry Dexter, is drawn from routine municipal assignments into a series of investigative adventures across the city, pursuing suspicious land deals, safe-blowing robberies, and coded clues. He encounters riots, a circus link, gas explosions, kidnappings, and a missing family deed, and uses reporting skills, traps, and cipher-solving to connect disparate incidents. The account blends on-the-job duties with fast-paced detective work as he and his associates piece together evidence and mount a final raid to confront the criminal network.

About the Author

Howard Roger Garis

Howard Roger Garis was an American author known for his prolific contributions to children's literature in the early 20th century. He is particularly recognized for his series featuring the character Dick Hamilton, a young millionaire who embarks on various adventures, including tales of airships, football teams, and steam yachts. Garis's storytelling often blends humor and whimsy, appealing to young readers. His notable works include "Adventures of the Runaway Rocking Chair" and "Buddy and Brighteyes Pigg: Bed Time Stories," showcasing his ability to engage children with imaginative narratives and relatable characters.