Walker of the Secret Service

"Walker of the Secret Service" by Melville Davisson Post is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventures of a young man who becomes deeply involved with a gang of train robbers, led by the clever and resourceful Mooney. The narrative offers a thrilling glimpse into the world of crime during that era, focusing on their daring endeavors against the law and their attempts to make a significant heist. At the start of the book, the protagonist finds himself in a small town, drawn into a life of adventure when he encounters a mysterious little man named Mooney, who is part of a circus crew but has ulterior motives. The opening narrative details the young man's curiosity and willingness to embrace risk, leading him to accept a mission involving a significant robbery. Mooney, maintaining an air of cunning and danger, recruits the young man for a plan to intercept and rob a train carrying valuable Mexican government money. The intrigue builds as the young man learns the ins and outs of Mooney's schemes, setting the stage for an engaging tale of ambition, crime, and surprising twists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Melville Davisson Post was an American writer, born in Harrison County, West Virginia. Although his name is not immediately familiar to those outside of specialist circles, many of his collections are still in print, and many collections of detective fiction include works by him. Post's best-known character is the mystery solving, justice dispensing West Virginian backwoodsman, Uncle Abner. The 22 Uncle Abner tales, written between 1911 and 1928, have been called some of "the finest mysteries ever written".