The Leech Club: Or The Mysteries Of The Catskills (1874)

By George Washington Owen

Book Overview

The Leech Club: Or The Mysteries Of The Catskills is a novel written by George W. Owen, first published in 1874. The story takes place in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, where a group of wealthy and influential men have formed a secret society called the Leech Club. The members of the club engage in various nefarious activities, including blackmail, murder, and the exploitation of the local population.The protagonist of the story is a young man named Ernest Raynor, who becomes entangled with the Leech Club after being invited to a party at their secluded lodge. As he begins to uncover the dark secrets of the club, Ernest finds himself in grave danger and must use his wits to survive.The novel is a thrilling mystery with elements of horror and suspense. It explores themes of power, corruption, and the dangers of unchecked privilege. The Leech Club has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the Catskill Mountains and its atmospheric portrayal of the sinister goings-on within the secret society.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: 116390435X
• ISBN13: 9781163904350
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"