Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent

Ashton-Kirk #2

by John T. McIntyre, Ralph L. Boyer (Illustrator)

Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent is a novel written by John Thomas McIntyre and published in 1912. The book follows the adventures of the titular character, Ashton-Kirk, a brilliant detective and secret agent who is called upon to solve a series of complex mysteries.Throughout the book, Ashton-Kirk uses his keen intellect and deductive reasoning to uncover clues and solve cases that have stumped other investigators. He is aided in his investigations by his loyal assistant, Jameson, and a cast of other colorful characters.The book is set in the early 20th century and takes place in various locations around the world, including New York City, London, and Paris. The cases that Ashton-Kirk is called upon to solve range from thefts and frauds to more serious crimes such as murder and espionage.Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent is a thrilling and suspenseful read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. McIntyre's writing is fast-paced and engaging, and the book is filled with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Overall, Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent is a classic work of detective fiction that is sure to delight fans of the genre.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.

Genres: Mystery

344 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1912

Reviews

[Quiver · Rating 4 out of 5]

With a bit more depth than the first book (Ashton-Kirk, Investigator) this mystery/detective novel gets four stars as opposed to the other's three. What it still lacks is the development of Ashton-Kirk as a character that isn't infallible, untouchable and ultimately right about everything. There was a hint of that in this novel, but only a hint. But perhaps that is the point: you know everything is going to be well, there won't be any moral dilemmas, and so you're all set to enjoy a stress-free journey.

[Cindy B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Librivox narration is extremely enjoyable, reader uses voice inflection and accents enhancing the readers experience. Librivox (audio) and Gutenberg (text) both free. Recommended for Golden Age mystery lovers.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's hard to rate a book that is more than a century old. I don't think most modern readers would enjoy Ashton-Kirk, partly because of the racism and classism that were a natural (and probably unoticed) part of the background during the author's lifetime, and partly because of the antiquated narrative style. Still, I do think this is an interesting example of early detective fiction.

[Ευθυμία Δεσποτάκη]

DNF, ~5%

Ένοχη κύριοι δικασταί, δεν είδα ότι είναι βιβλίο του 1912, και βρέθηκα να παρακολουθώ ελαφρώς συγχυσμένη ένα υπερκατάσκοπο να βολτάρει εδώ κι εκεί κουβεντιάζοντας με ύφος συνταξιούχου γυμνασιάρχου. Όχι, δεν περίμενα να δω κανέναν Σον Κόνερυ με σούπερ καυτό λευκό σορτς και τρίχα για πουλόβερ, αλλά προφανώς ο ΜακΊνταϊρ δεν είχε ιδέα πώς λειτουργεί το ευγενές επάγγελμα της κατασκοπίας.