Boston Blackie: Simmons Construction Murder

Written by Jack Boyle

Narrated by Full Cast

Falling for his friend's girl, he fails to reckon with an unusual roommate. The young man was tall tanned and impressive. There wasn’t a guest at Mrs. Parkford-Smith’s cocktail party who would deny that his presence had livened the affair considerably. The hostess especially appreciated Mr. Derek Marlow, his gentle flattery and his absurdly amusing stories…

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
• Release date: Apr 19, 2016
• ISBN: 9781666563115

Jack Boyle

Jack Boyle (1881-1928) was the creator of the honorable criminal Boston Blackie, a popular character featured in radio serials, movies, and TV shows throughout the early twentieth century. After moving to San Francisco to work as a newspaperman, Boyle became addicted to opium and turned to a life of crime. He wrote the first Boston Blackie stories in San Quentin.