Packard's experiences working on the railroad led to his writing many railroad stories, then to a series of mystery novels, the most famous of which featured a character called Jimmie Dale.
The critic August Nemo selected seven short stories by this remarkable author for your enjoyment:
- Corporal Bob.
- The Guardian of the Devil's Slide.
- Where's Haggerty?
- McQueen's Hobby.
- Munford.
- "If a Man Die"
- The Blood of Kings.
