Clutching Hand murders puzzle New York
Detective Craig Kennedy and Elaine Dodge pursue a killer known as the Clutching Hand. The suspect is Perry Bennett a lawyer connected to a Chinese gang who flees and is captured after a dangerous confrontation. Kennedy uncovers Bennett’s role and motive amid threats to Elaine and her fiancé.
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New York
Taylor Dodge
Elaine
Craig Kennedy
Kennedy
Jameson
Perry
Bennett
Poisoned by aconite in Chinatown Tong case sparks a perilous chase
Detective Kennedy uncovers a Chinese gang war between Wu Fang and Long Sin in New York. Elaine Dodge hosts an Oriental reception where Long Sin uses magic to mask his plot. Kennedy nearly dies after being poisoned by aconite and a dramatic rooftop pursuit ends with Elaine kidnapped and the ring recovered.
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Kennedy
Dodge
Dr. Leslie
Li Chang
Chang Wah Tong
Leslie
Craig
Long Sin
Chong Wah Tong
New York
Tong
Wu Fang
Bennett
Canton
Elaine Dodge
Elaine
Fifth Avenue
Professor Kennedy
Aunt Tabby’s
Dodge Library
Miss Elaine
Jameson
Josephine
Mr. Kennedy
Aunt Josephine
Chipamen
Chinaman
Walter
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Arthur B. Reeve
Jennings
Ander
Elaine’s
Dodge House
Marie