P.K. Pinkerton and the Pistol-Packing Widows
P.K. Pinkerton and the Pistol-Packing Widows by Caroline Lawrence is an illustrated edition published by National Geographic Books on March 10, 2015. This engaging story follows P.K. Pinkerton, a young detective whose agency is thriving in Virginia City until he is unexpectedly kidnapped and taken to Chinatown. Faced with the challenge of trailing his abductor’s fiancé in Carson City, P.K. navigates a series of dangerous situations that test his skills and courage.
Readers will find a thrilling mix of mystery and adventure as P.K. confronts various threats, including quicksand and a former Deputy Marshall. The narrative unfolds with P.K. striving to save his friend from the clutches of a deadly adversary known as the “Black Widow.” This edition, comprising 320 pages, immerses readers in a world of juvenile fiction that blends elements of mysteries, detective stories, and Westerns, all while showcasing P.K.’s mastery of disguise and his determination to uncover the truth.
Official synopsis Publisher
“If, as P.K.’s foster mother puts it, ‘a Detective is someone who uncovers the Truth & brings Justice’ then Lawrence…is being the kind of detective all good authors can be.”–New York Times Book Review on P.K. Pinkerton and the Deadly Desperados
P.K. Pinkerton’s detective agency is thriving in Virginia City—until the evening P.K. is abruptly stuffed into a turnip sack and tossed into the back of a wagon! Surfacing in Chinatown, P.K. is forced into taking a job trailing the abductor’s fiancé in Carson City.
Danger lurks at every turn. P.K. must battle quicksand, escape the despicable former Deputy Marshall, Jack Williams, and save Poker Face Jace from certain death at the hands of the fatal “Black Widow,” who is courting P.K.’s friend and mentor.
Master-of-disguise P.K. Pinkerton has almost perfected the art of staying hidden in plain sight, but when the stakes become life or death, the only thing that can save the young detective is to give away the biggest secret of all.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “P.K. Pinkerton and the Pistol-Packing Widows” about?
Who is the author of “P.K. Pinkerton and the Pistol-Packing Widows”?
When was “P.K. Pinkerton and the Pistol-Packing Widows” published?
What is the ISBN for “P.K. Pinkerton and the Pistol-Packing Widows”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
