A Cigarette Clew; Or Salted For a Million

The novel begins with Nick Carter being called upon to solve a perplexing mystery. A wealthy individual has been defrauded out of a million dollars through a cunning scam. The only lead is a cryptic clue found on a cigarette which Carter must decipher to unravel the plot. As Nick Carter delves into the case he encounters a cast of intriguing characters including con artists accomplices and innocent bystanders drawn into the scheme. The detective uses his keen observational skills logical reasoning and physical prowess to follow the trail left by the cigarette clue. The investigation takes Carter through various settings from opulent mansions to seedy underworld hideouts as he pieces together the puzzle. Along the way he faces numerous dangers and obstacles including attempts on his life false leads and elaborate traps set by the criminals.