Quick Action (1914)

By Robert W. Chambers

Book Overview

Quick Action is a novel written by Robert W. Chambers and published in 1914. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named Richard Barry, who is a successful businessman and amateur detective. When a friend of his is murdered, Barry becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a secret society and a valuable artifact. Through his quick thinking and bravery, Barry is able to uncover the truth behind the murder and bring the culprits to justice. Along the way, he also finds love with a beautiful and mysterious woman. The book is a thrilling adventure full of action, mystery, and romance, and is considered a classic of early 20th century detective fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163979694
• ISBN13: 9781163979693
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"