Publisher's Synopsis
The Wire Tappers is a novel written by Arthur Stringer and first published in 1922. The story is set in New York City during the prohibition era and revolves around the illegal activities of wire tappers, who intercept telephone conversations to gain information for their own gain. The main character, Tom Kirk, is a wire tapper who becomes involved in a dangerous plot to steal a valuable diamond from a wealthy businessman. Along the way, he falls in love with the businessman's daughter and must navigate the treacherous world of organized crime and law enforcement to protect her and himself. The novel provides a thrilling and suspenseful look at the criminal underworld of early 20th century America and the lengths people will go to achieve their goals.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.
