The Man in Black, and Dane Darrell, the Baltimore Detective, or; "Piping" the Bats of the Basin

Two Thrillers from the 1880s in One Book!

By: Paul Braddon, Anthony P. Morris

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

1882 in New York City, where it was the dead of winter and mysterious occurrences began to take place. Cloaked fully in black, the emissary from the shadowy Grand Council sought corrupt members in the American city. Justice was summary and lethal, delivered with bolts of Electric Power projected from the very hands of The Man in Black! Originally published as a serial in nine segments, the story of The Man in Black can be read once more, almost 140 years after his deeds were first described in print. Collector and Author Joseph L. Rainone has written an introduction that suggests the Man in Black set the stage for later purveyors of vengeance in the pulp thrillers and comics of super heroes. A second novel is also included, relating how a determined detective was challenged by and eventually broke up a criminal gang called The Bats of the Basin, who preyed on docked ships in the Baltimore harbor. From 1886, Dane Darrell, the Baltimore Detective, or; “Piping” the Bats of the Basin. These novels are illustrated with images of the original scarce editions, and with photos and maps to show where and how these novels would have taken place. Action-packed reading, from Dark Lantern Tales, of course!