The Phantom Clue

Frank L. Packard's "Jimmie Dale and the Phantom Clue" is a thrilling mystery. Jimmie Dale faces danger and deceit while unraveling the mystery, showcasing Packard's narrative brilliance. The suspenseful twists and turns keep readers on the edge of their seats. Dale's character development throughout the story is both intriguing and compelling.

Judy wishes her FBI husband, Peter Dobbs, would complete his mysterious mission and join her in New York City. She wants him to help her find her new friend Clarissa, who might be in real danger.

Rumours that a ghost stalks the dark passages and cellars of the Paris Opera House, wreaking havoc, have long been rife among staff and performers. This Phantom also haunts the imagination of the beautiful and talented singer Christine Daaé, appearing to her as the 'Angel of Music' - a disembodied voice, coaching her to sing as she never could before. When Christine is courted by a handsome young Viscount, the mysterious spectre, who resides in the murky depths of the building, is consumed by jealousy and seeks revenge. With its pervading atmosphere of menace, tinged with dark humour, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) offers a unique mix of Gothic horror and tragic romance that has inspired film, stage and literature since its publication.

When Nancy Drew and her friends arrive at Misty Lake, they meet pretty, red-haired Cecily Curtis, who seeks Nancy’s help in solving two mysteries. One concerns Cecily’s fiancé, Niko Van Dyke, a popular singer who believes that his record company is cheating him of royalty payments. The other invovles a family treasure hidden before the start of the Civil War; Cecily’s only clue is half of a gold locket. Nancy’s investigations lead her to Pudding Stone Lodge, where the sinister Driscoll family lives. Strange coincidences give Nancy plenty of opportunity to test her sleuthing skills. Braving a series of dangerous situations and discouraging developments, the alert young detective perseveres in her attempts to solve both mysteries and reveal the astounding secrets of Pudding Stone Lodge.

Nancy and her two friends spend a week as guests in a Georgian mansion where they capture a phantom.

"The Adventures of Jimmie Dale" – Jimmie Dale is a wealthy playboy by day, but at night he becomes The Gray Seal, a master thief and safe-breaker. "The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale" – The Gray Seal is back into the New York's underworld, after the woman he loves disappears. "Jimmie Dale and the Phantom Clue" – Jimmie Dale is back in the underworld of New York, and he is destined to find the criminal known as the Phantom. "Jimmie Dale and Blue Envelope Murder" – A friend of Jimmie Dale is found dead after receiving a mysterious blue envelope, and Jimmie is accused. "The Miracle Man" – Group of con artists have a plan to make millions using a faith healing fraud. "The Belovéd Traitor" – Story of a betrayal set between Paris and New York. "The Sin That Was His" – A crooked man, wrongly accused of a murder, disguises himself as a priest in order to escape charges. "The Wire Devils" – The Hawk is a safe-breaker, jewel thief, and one of the cleverest 'gentleman' burglars and he keeps outsmarting other crooks. "From Now On" – Tale of a spiritual transformation of an ex-convict and a thief. "The White Moll" – A fearless heroine crime fighter is framed, and she must confront the most notorious gang in New York. "Pawned" – An exciting tale of a gambler and his adventures in New York. "Doors of the Night" – Billy Kane is framed for a robbery and murder. While on the run, he must prove his innocence. "The Four Stragglers" – Four ex-soldiers form a high-class international burglary organization. "The Red Ledger" – Old man keeps a record of all people who done him wrong and settles the score. Frank Packard (1877-1942) was a Canadian novelist best known for his Jimmie Dale mystery series. He also wrote number of railroad stories and novels.