Penned by the reputed Chicago socialite, Emma Murdock Van Deventer, Against Odds is a riveting detective tale set against the backdrop of the Worlds Fair. Follow the journey of our protagonist, Carl Masters, as he relentlessly chases the notorious international criminals, Greenback Bob and Delbras. From clever conmen and stolen handbags to intricate jewel heists and enigmatic adventuresses, Masters has his work cut out for him. As the plot thickens with the disappearance of two young men and a mysterious murder, Carl Masters detective prowess is put to the ultimate test.