The double dagger: or, Nat Ridley's Mexican trail

By Nat Ridley

A double-dagger emblem links a series of murders to a clandestine organisation whose reach extends across the border and into a struggle for valuable oil properties. Called into the case, celebrated private detective Nat Ridley confronts a network built on intimidation, kidnapping and deception, where evidence must be read carefully and identities cannot be taken at face value. From a Times Square office to border territory and the Mexican oil region, the investigation expands into a private detective novel of disguises, pursuit and calculated risk. Ridley works undercover, studies physical evidence and documents, and draws upon assistants, allies, cowboys and law-enforcement personnel as the danger intensifies. His methods bring deduction into direct contact with violence, while the secretive Tola organisation turns a murder inquiry into a wider contest against organised corruption. Serialised popular fiction gives the narrative its driving momentum, combining detective mystery with crime-thriller tension, adventure and Mexican-border melodrama. Clubs, ranch country, trails and caves provide shifting ground for a conflict shaped by greed and concealed identity, yet cooperation remains essential against an organisation powerful enough to threaten both lives and property. Justice, loyalty and courage are tested through action, investigation and the constant pressure of hidden allegiances. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9378411452
• ISBN13: 9789378411458
• Release Date: February 2027
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"