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Two Nicholas Carter books combined in one: • Nick Carter Stories No. 136, April 17, 1915: The Man They Held Back • Nick Carter Stories No. 138 May 1, 1915; The Traitors of the Tropics; or, Nick Carter’s Royal FlushTogether, these books broaden the picture of the author’s storytelling, pairing two different kinds of momentum. “Nick Carter Stories No. 136, April 17, 1915” draws you in with its particular premise and cast, while “Nick Carter Stories No. 138 May 1, 1915” shifts the angle—either by changing tone, setting, or the kind of conflict at the center. Across both, the focus stays on character under pressure, moral choices, and the texture of everyday life.Nicholas Carter is widely read for clear storytelling, memorable characters, and enduring themes. The writing tends to focus on motive and consequence, with attention to social life as well as private feeling. Across different works, there is a steady interest in how people change—slowly, reluctantly, or all at once—when circumstances force a decision.