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In this episode of 'Forward Into the Past,' hosted by JC Rede, we delve into the Nick Carter mystery series, specifically focusing on chapters six and seven of 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant.' We follow Nick Carter's assistant, Patsy, as he gets involved in a dangerous situation with Turk McGill, a notorious gangster. McGill enlists Patsy's help to kidnap Kate Crandall to uncover the location of some hidden stolen money. Patsy, while playing along with the gangster, plans to outsmart him and ensure Kate's safety. Meanwhile, Nick Carter investigates a connected mystery involving a dead man, Jim Nortek, and his daughter Nancy, which leads to a larger plot involving a clergyman named Maybrick, stolen bank funds, and a potential reformation of Nancy after her father's death. This intricate narrative sets the stage for suspense and action, promising to reveal more in the upcoming episode.

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In this episode of 'Forward into the Past', host JC Rede continues the Nick Carter mystery series with 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant', picking up at Chapter Five titled 'Patsy Turns Crook'. The story follows Patsy Garvin, Nick Carter's assistant, as he embarks on a dangerous undercover mission, involving a disguise and a cunning plan to infiltrate a bank-related scheme. Patsy observes Kate Crandall and her interaction with a notorious gangster named Turk McGill, who plans to kidnap Kate for a hidden quarter million dollars. Patsy, while keeping his true identity hidden, decides to play along with McGill's plot to get closer to the criminal operation, hoping to inform Nick Carter in time. The episode leaves listeners with a cliffhanger, wondering whether Patsy will manage to alert Nick Carter and what consequences his risky disguise and involvement may bring.

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In this episode of 'Forward Into the Past', the host JC Rede continues the serialization of the 1915 Nick Carter mystery, 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant'. The story picks up with Chapter Four, where detective Nick Carter visits the office of Kate Crandall, a public stenographer with lavish tastes and questionable ethics, under the guise of needing her services for his writing. Using a clever ruse involving a fictitious letter and the mention of a sensational detective drama featuring himself, Carter aims to extract information related to the mysterious disappearance of the Reverend Austin Maybrick. Crandall's reaction to the story reveals her potential involvement and triggers a sudden refusal to work with Carter, leading to a tense confrontation. Despite Carter's attempt to learn more, Crandell remains tight-lipped, prompting him to strategize his next moves carefully. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving listeners eager to discover how Carter plans to unveil Crandall's secrets and solve the mystery of the vanished reverend.

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This episode of 'Forward Into the Past' hosted by J.C. Rede continues the story of Nick Carter in the mystery titled 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant'. The host dives into the historical context of dime novels, emphasizing their accessibility and value to the working class compared to expensive books in an era with limited public library access for working people. The episode narrates how Nick Carter, along with his assistant Patsy, investigates the suspicious disappearance of Reverend Austin Maybrick following a private meeting with a veiled woman, suspected to be Kate Crandall, who was romantically interested in Maybrick. As Nick and Patsy delve deeper, they encounter a complex situation involving multiple spies watching the reverend’s home and engage in analytical deduction to unravel the mystery. They discover disparate sets of footprints indicating the presence of two men and two different women outside the rectory, complicating the case further. Despite interviewing Mrs. Soule, the housekeeper, and searching the Rector's belongings, they find no solid leads. Nick resolves to interview Kate Crandall for answers. The host concludes by expressing gratitude to the listeners and outlining upcoming episodes, including holiday-themed stories and another Nick Carter mystery beginning in January, with a streamlined format focusing more directly on the storyline.

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In this episode of 'Forward into the Past,' host and narrator J.C. Rede delves into a thrilling Nick Carter mystery titled 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant,' J.C.  discusses the influence of Victorian melodrama on the writers of Nick Carter mysteries and the societal reception of such storytelling, noting the disdain of aristocratic society for melodramas and dime novels. Despite this, efforts by institutions like Villanova University and Project Gutenberg have preserved these stories for future generations. The episode progresses with the mystery of a bank in Westchester County robbed using a method linked to a suspect, James Nordeck, by master detective Nick Carter. An urgent plea for help from a mysterious woman leads Carter to Harriet Farley, who seeks Carter's assistance in the disappearance of her fiancé, Reverend Austin Maybrick, feared to be in danger. Details of Maybrick's puzzling actions prior to his disappearance, including withdrawing money and preparing empty suitcases, raise concerns of foul play. The episode concludes with Carter heading to investigate Maybrick's disappearance, leaving listeners in suspense for the next chapter of the adventure.

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Nick Carter, a detective, is confident that James Nordeck committed a recent bank burglary. Inspector Mallory also points out that Nordeck has a daughter, Nancy, and shows Nordeck's criminal record. Nick informs Mallory that he was tipped off by his old friend Darby Moore about Nordeck's tendency to be cheated by his confederates. Inspector Mallory receives a curious letter, accompanied by a large sum of money, requesting a proper burial for a man presumed to be dead. Nick decides to cancel his visit to Harlem to investigate the letter after being urgently requested to meet a woman named Miss Farley. He hands over the task to Chick.

Before Nick leaves, he learns that the letter, along with the money, appears to be genuine. Inspector Mallory and Chick head to Harlem with Nick's chauffeur, while Nick stays behind to address Miss Farley's urgent matter.

This peculiar case unfolds as Miss Farley beckons Nick to hear her out, hinting that it’s a matter of life or death. She requests that Nick urgently spends time with her, offering to pay any amount. After making the necessary arrangements for Chick to proceed with the visit to Harlem, Nick agrees to leave with Miss Farley. Chick steps into the car and directs the chauffeur to 82 P---- Street in Harlem.

As they prepare to leave, a limousine pulls up and Nick is intercepted by Miss Farley, causing him to change his plans. He instructs Chick to proceed with the Harlem visit, addressing the matter with her, and apologizes to Inspector Mallory. Chick agrees to assume the case in Harlem, ensuring that it will be resolved without much trouble.

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And now we arrive at the Finale to Nick Carter's Ghost Story. How are the jewels being stolen? Who is behind this? Is it actually a ghost? Tune in and find out in the last episode of this classic tale of suspense!

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In this episode, Nick Carter's Ghost Story continues. Will Nick discover who is behind the hauntings at Plummer House? Is Colonel Richmond really being visited by his dead sister? And just who is stealing the jewels? Perhaps all these questions will be answered in this new episode!

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The mystery continues in this episode.  Is the colonel crazy? Is Millie Stevens behind everything? And who - or what - is actually stealing the jewels? Find out in the next exciting episode!

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The second episode in Nick Carter's Ghost Story (chapters 3 & 4) further complicate the strange case of the missing jewels. Is our master detective truly stumped? Let's find out!

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