The Watch Dog: A Story Of Today (1915)

The Watch Dog: A Story of Today is a novel written by Arthur Hornblow and first published in 1915. The story is set in New York City and follows the life of a young man named Jack Fyfe, who works as a reporter for a newspaper. Fyfe is assigned to investigate a corrupt political boss named Johnnie Lawler, who is suspected of being involved in illegal activities.As Fyfe delves deeper into his investigation, he discovers that Lawler is not only involved in illegal activities, but is also responsible for the death of a young woman. Fyfe decides to take matters into his own hands and sets out to bring Lawler to justice.The novel explores themes of corruption, power, and the struggle for justice in a society that seems to be dominated by those in power. It is a thrilling and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.Overall, The Watch Dog: A Story of Today is a classic novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century New York City and the struggle for justice in a corrupt society.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.