Shorty McCabe Gets The Hail (1919)

Shorty McCabe Gets The Hail is a novel written by Sewell Ford and first published in 1919. The book follows the adventures of the titular character, Shorty McCabe, a tough-talking, street-smart New Yorker who finds himself in a series of dangerous and hilarious situations. In this particular story, McCabe is hired by a wealthy businessman to investigate a group of con artists who are using a fake hailstorm to defraud farmers out of their crops. Along the way, McCabe must navigate a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman who may or may not be involved in the scam, a corrupt sheriff, and a gang of ruthless criminals. As McCabe delves deeper into the case, he finds himself in increasingly perilous situations, including a high-speed car chase and a dramatic shootout. But with his quick wit and street smarts, he is able to outsmart his enemies and bring the con artists to justice. With its fast-paced action, witty dialogue, and colorful characters, Shorty McCabe Gets The Hail is a classic piece of early 20th-century pulp fiction that will delight fans of the genre.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.