Length48h 11m
About this audiobook
In "The Jimmie Dale Collection," Frank L. Packard crafts a riveting narrative centered around the dual life of Jimmie Dale, a wealthy philanthropist by day and a masked vigilante by night. The collection encompasses a series of intriguing stories that blend elements of crime fiction with the moral complexity of vigilantism, showcasing Packard's adept prose and skillful character development. Richly illustrated with atmospheric detail, the stories delve into the tension between societal norms and personal ethics during the early 20th century, offering a window into the burgeoning genre of crime and detective literature that captivated readers of the era. Frank L. Packard, a contemporary of the rise of the detective genre, was influenced by his background in journalism and advertising, which honed his ability to craft compelling narratives. His experiences in the bustling city of New York informed the rich urban landscapes depicted in Jimmie Dale's adventures. Packard's works reflect the zeitgeist of the time, encapsulating the struggles between good and evil and the complexities of identity that resonated deeply with his audience, likely influenced by the social changes surrounding him. This captivating collection is highly recommended for readers who appreciate the intersection of crime literature and moral dilemmas, particularly those interested in early 20th-century narratives. Packard's engaging storytelling and layered characters will appeal to both enthusiasts of classic detective fiction and those exploring the evolution of the vigilante archetype.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length48 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Part One: The Man in the Case
53Chapter XXIV. At Five Minutes of Twelve
2Chapter I. The Gray Seal
54I. The Tocsin
3Chapter II. By Proxy
55II. The Gray Seal
4Chapter III. The Mother Lode
56III. One Isaac Shiftel
5Chapter IV. The Counterfeit Five
57IV. Threads
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6Chapter V. The Affair of the Pushcart Man
58V. Mother Margot
7Chapter VI. Devil's Work
59VI. The Man with the Rubber-tipped Cane
8Chapter VII. The Thief
60VII. The Message
9Chapter VIII. The Man Higher Up
61VIII. Jimmie Dale Pays a Visit
10Chapter IX. Two Crooks and a Knave
62IX. The House with the Broken Stairs
11Chapter X. The Alibi
63X. Beggar Pete
12Chapter XI. The Stool-Pigeon
64XI. The Panelled Wall
13Part Two: The Woman in the Case
65XII. Little Sweeney
14Chapter I. Below the Dead Line
66XIII. The Lesser Breed
15Chapter II. The Call to Arms
67XIV. The Cat's-paw
16Chapter III. The Crime Club
68XV. Behind the Doors of the Underworld
17Chapter IV. The Innocent Bystander
69XVI. English Steve
18Chapter V. On Guard
70XVII. A Devil's Alibi
19Chapter VI. The Trap
71XVIII. The Voice
20Chapter VII. The "Hour"
72XIX. Jackals
21Chapter VIII. The Tocsin
73XX. At a Quarter to Three
22Chapter IX. The Tocsin's Story
74XXI. The Call of the Night
23Chapter X. Silver Mag
75XXII. A Tapped Wire
24Chapter XI. The Magpie
76XXIII. The Pieces of a Puzzle
25Chapter XII. John Johansson—Four-two-eight
77XXIV. The Black Box
26Chapter XIII. The Only Way
78XXV. In the Sanctuary
27Chapter XIV. Out of the Darkness
79XXVI. At “The White Rat”
28Chapter XV. Retribution
80XXVII. The Lair
29Chapter XVI. "Death to the Gray Seal!"
81XXVIII. Blind Peter's
30Chapter I. Smarlinghue
82XXIX. The Port of Dawn
31Chapter II. The Warning
83Chapter I. Alias the Gray Seal
32Chapter III. The Man with the Scar
84Chapter II. The Only Way
33Chapter IV. The Diamond Pendant
85Chapter III. The Break
34Chapter V. “Death to the Gray Seal!”
86Chapter IV. Drawn Blinds
35Chapter VI. The Rehabilitation of Larry the Bat
87Chapter V. Detective Sergeant Waud
36Chapter VII. The Bond Robbery
88Chapter VI. Smarlinghue
37Chapter VIII. At Half Past One
89Chapter VII. Crooks Known of Old
38Chapter IX. Ware the Wolf
90Chapter VIII. The Council Ends
39Chapter X. The Chase
91Chapter IX. Twisty Munn
40Chapter XI The Voices of the Underworld
92Chapter X. The Ferret
41Chapter XII. In the Sanctuary
93Chapter XI. Frayed Threads
42Chapter XIII. The Secret Room
94Chapter XII. The Second Visitor
43Chapter XIV. The Last Card
95Chapter XIII. The Two Oaks
44Chapter XV. Caught in the Act
96Chapter XIV. Men in Masks
45Chapter XVI. One Chance in Ten
97Chapter XV. Inside Information
46Chapter XVII. The Defaulter
98Chapter XVI. Without Rehearsal
47Chapter XVIII. Alias English Dick
99Chapter XVII. At Midnight
48Chapter XIX. The Beginning of the End
100Chapter XVIII. The Tocsin's Story
49Chapter XX. The Old-clothes Shop
101Chapter XIX. The House of Mystery
50Chapter XXI. Silver Mag
102Chapter XX. The Two Voices
51Chapter XXII. The Tocsin’s Story
103Chapter XXI. The Trap
52Chapter XXIII. Hunchback Joe
104Chapter XXII. The Final Round
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