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Frank L. Packard was born in Montreal, Quebec and educated at McGill University and the University of Liege. As a young man he worked as a civil engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway. His experiences working on the railroad led to his writing a series of mystery novels, the... Read Full Overview

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TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding. For the rest all was blackness. Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a... Read Full Overview

TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding. For the rest all was blackness. Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a... Read Full Overview

"A twenty-thousand-dollar diamond necklace was stolen from a private car two nights ago; there was an express car robbery on Monday of this week; and a sleeping car was thoroughly and systematically looted the night before. True, it is mere conjecture to connect the Hawk with... Read Full Overview

TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding. For the rest all was blackness. Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a... Read Full Overview

TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding. For the rest all was blackness. Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a... Read Full Overview

"A twenty-thousand-dollar diamond necklace was stolen from a private car two nights ago; there was an express car robbery on Monday of this week; and a sleeping car was thoroughly and systematically looted the night before. True, it is mere conjecture to connect the Hawk with... Read Full Overview

TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding. For the rest all was blackness. Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a... Read Full Overview

TWO switch lights twinkled; one at the east, and one at the west end of the siding. For the rest all was blackness. Half way between the switch lights, snuggled close against the single-tracked main line, the station, little more than a shanty and too insignificant to boast a... Read Full Overview

The Wire DevilsBy Frank L. Packard

A classic crime novel featuring the master thief Jimmie Dale, The Wire Devils is packed with thrilling action, cunning criminals, and unexpected twists and turns. With its larger-than-life characters and crackling dialogue, this book is a must-read for fans of mystery and... Read Full Overview

The Wire Devils by Frank L. Packard is a fast-paced crime adventure that revolves around a gang of criminals specializing in wire tapping and train heists. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century railroad industry, the novel follows the exploits of a mysterious criminal... Read Full Overview

In "The Wire Devils," Frank L. Packard delves into the underworld of early 20th-century urban America, crafting a gripping narrative centered around the lives of thieves and outlaws engaged in high-stakes crime. Utilized with a robust prose style that balances stark realism with... Read Full Overview