by Lawrence L. Lynch
About this book
Against Odds by Lawrence L. Lynch hurls listeners into a brisk detective mystery set against the glitter and grit of the World's Fair, where sleight of hand and high society masks darker schemes. Detective Carl Masters stalks international conmen Greenback Bob and Delbras through a maze of lost handbags, jewel robberies, an audacious adventuress, two missing young men and a murder—each clue revealing the clever mechanics of late-19th-century crime. Inspired by the bustling atmosphere of the 1890s Chicago fair and originally attributed to socialite Emma Murdock Van Deventer, the novel blends period detail with sharp plotting and moral ambiguity that mark classic literature of the era.
Atmospheric and fast-paced, the story explores themes of deception, social performance, and the uneasy transition to modern urban life, all rendered in crisp detective work and suspenseful encounters. No spoilers—tension is built through pursuit and investigation rather than revealed outcomes. Ideal for fans of vintage mysteries, historical crime fiction, and anyone drawn to Victorian-era intrigue, this audiobook offers immersive narration and a window into the cunning, colorful underworld lurking beneath a world's fair of dazzling progress.
