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You thought you knew him. You were dead wrong. Carver Young dreams of becoming a detective, despite growing up in an orphanage with only crime novels to encourage him. But when he is adopted by Detective Hawking of the world famous Pinkerton Agency, Carver is given not only the chance to find... read more

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  • Pinkerton Detectives: In the Nine Pound Hammer, they are menacing and ruthless. In Ripper, they are heroic and under-appreciated with a secret lair and great gadgets.
  • Theodore Roosevelt: Commissioner of the New York City police department and father of Alice.
  • Carver Young: A young boy who's life changes after he goes on a journey to discover who is his father.
  • Delia: Carver's friend from the orphanage. She wants to be a reporter.
  • Finn: Carver's enemy. He is a thief.
  • Bulldog: Friend of Finn's
  • Mr. Echols: Wealthy man who adopts one of the characters.
  • Mr. Hawking: Retired Pinkerton detective. Mentor to Carver.
  • Jackson: Intern at New Pinkerton Agency.
  • Emeril: Intern at New Pinkerto Agency. He's the brains of the Jackson and Emeril duo.
  • Septimus Tudd: Director of the New Pinkerton Agency.
  • Alice Roosevelt: Daughter of Theodore. Friend to Carver and Delia.
  • Miss Petty: She runs the Ellis orphanage.
  • Jerrick Ribe: Reporter at the New York Times.
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"LET ME show you a secret."

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  1. Stefan Petrucha (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Philomel
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2012
ISBN: 9780399255243
Page Count: 432

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