Cleveland Moffett

Cleveland Moffett
Cleveland Moffett (1863–1926) was an American journalist, author, and playwright known for his mystery and adventure stories. He wrote extensively for popular magazines and is best known for his mystery novel "Through the Wall" and his detective short stories. Moffett was also an early contributor to the development of investigative journalism, writing about crime and sensational events of his time. His work was admired for its compelling plots and vivid descriptions, which made him a popular writer during the early 20th century.

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The Northampton Bank Robbery bout midnight on Tuesday, January 25, 1876, five masked men entered the house of John Whittelsey in Northampton, Massachusetts. Mr. Whittelsey was the cashier of the Northampton National Bank, and was known to have in his possession the keys of the bank building and the combination to the bank vault. The five men entered the house noiselessly, with the aid of false keys,... more...

CHAPTER I A BLOOD-RED SKY It is worthy of note that the most remarkable criminal case in which the famous French detective, Paul Coquenil, was ever engaged, a case of more baffling mystery than the Palais Royal diamond robbery and of far greater peril to him than the Marseilles trunk drama—in short, a case that ranks with the most important ones of modern police history—would never have been... more...

SCARLET LIGHTS This story presents the fulfillment of an extraordinary prophecy made one night, suddenly and dramatically, at a gathering of New Yorkers, brought together for hilarious purposes, including a little supper, in the Washington Square apartment of Bobby Vallis—her full name was Roberta. There were soft lights and low divans and the strumming of a painted ukulele that sang its little... more...