The Night Operator is a thrilling mystery novel written by Frank L. Packard. The story centers around Jimmie Dale, a wealthy man who leads a double life as a notorious criminal known as ""The Gray Seal."" Jimmie's life takes a dangerous turn when he becomes embroiled in a plot to steal a valuable necklace from a wealthy socialite. As he navigates the dangerous world of crime, Jimmie must also contend with his own personal demons and the risk of being caught by the police. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman who may hold the key to his salvation. The Night Operator is a gripping tale of crime, deception, and redemption that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.""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. Hawkeye, however, was dealing with a drunk -- and Hawkeye always did have a mean streak in him.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.