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The King of the Detectives

By: Old Sleuth
Narrated by: Joseph Tabler
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Summary

From the age of the Dime Novel comes The King of the Detectives - Burt Brandon, who rights wrongs, does daring do's, rescues fair maidens. He comes to grips with the terrible, ghastly villain Bayard Knight in this turn of the 19th Century thriller of bygone times in New York City. It begins in the Tombs Police Court where we see the beautiful Renie Ruthendale, a prisoner before the judge. What will happen to her? What can Burt Brandon do? Where will her story lead us? Listen and see! Download now or you will never find out!

Public Domain (P)2022 Joseph Tabler

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