01 Oct 1916
The Shielding Shadow
The 15 chapter story involves the heroine being protected by a shadow with burning eyes. There's also a cloak of invisibility, some hypnotism and a giant octopus added to the mix.
The Trail of the Octopus
Carter Holmes, master criminologist, must help the oft-kidnapped Ruth Stanhope to find the 9 daggers that will unlock the secret of the cursed Devil's Trademark!
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Neva Gerber Ruth Stanhope
William Dyer Sandy MacNab
Howard Crampton Dr. Reid Stanhope
William A. Carroll Omar
Marie Pavis Mlle. Zora Ruharde
Al Ernest Garcia Wang
Harry Archer Raoul Bornay
C.M. Williams Aboul Shabistari
John George Borno - The Ape Man
Charles King Henchman
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