The Wrecker

The Wrecker is a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson and his stepson, Lloyd Osbourne. It was first published in 1892 and tells the story of two friends, Jim Pinkerton and Loudon Dodd, who become involved in a mystery surrounding the disappearance of ships off the coast of California. The two men are hired by a wealthy businessman to investigate the matter, and they soon find themselves caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious figure known only as ""The Wrecker."" Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Nares, a ruthless railroad magnate, and a group of Chinese immigrants who are being exploited by their employers. As Pinkerton and Dodd race to unravel the mystery and stop The Wrecker before he strikes again, they must confront their own fears and weaknesses, and ultimately decide what they are willing to risk in order to uncover the truth. The Wrecker is a thrilling adventure story filled with action, suspense, and intrigue, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1905. Illustrated. Stevenson is best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The Wrecker is a murder mystery told by Loudon Dodd. It begins in Tai-o-Hae, the French capital and port of entry of the Marquesas Islands. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.