Illustrated. 12mo, $1.50
"The fascination of the detective story and the flavor of truth combine to give these stories a unique place in literature."—Montreal Gazette.
"Each chapter recounts some peculiar and notable phase of criminal activity. It is a fascinating book for any one who loves the dramatic unfolding of a mystery."—Brooklyn Eagle.
"He has a field of his own which he exploits cleverly, earnestly, and what is better than either from the reader's standpoint, interestingly."
—Minneapolis Tribune.
"The stories read like fiction rather than a transcript from the criminal records."
—Springfield Union.
"He makes living entities of the characters and presents them to the mind in their proper environment."—Boston Globe.
BY ARTHUR TRAIN
McALLISTER AND HIS DOUBLE
Illustrated. 12mo. $1.50
"Since Richard Harding Davis wrote about Van Bibber there have been no short stories with a Manhattan background more entertaining than those in Arthur Train's 'McAllister and His Double.' They have a very superior urban quality and show a freshness of invention and delicacy of handling that are quite unusual in stories of the town."—N.Y. Globe.