The Night Operator : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162703411 : 1162703415 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""The Night Operator"" by Frank L. Packard is a thrilling mystery novel set in the early 1900s. The story follows the protagonist, Jimmie Dale, who leads a double life as a wealthy socialite and a notorious thief known as ""The Gray Seal."" When a series of murders occur at the Manhattan Tower Building, where Jimmie works as a night operator, he becomes embroiled in the case and must use all of his skills and resources to solve the mystery and clear his own name. With twists and turns at every corner, this gripping tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Packard's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions of the era make ""The Night Operator"" a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels.""Bad!"" Hawkeye brought his elbow sharply around to focus his lamp on the coin; then he leaned over and rang it on the window sill -- only it wouldn't ring. It was indubitably bad