Secret Agent Michael Chance #9

Secret Agent Michael Chance investigates a case involving a criminal named Speedy, who has been running a gambling operation and extorting money from victims. After discovering evidence linking Speedy to a pencil with fingerprints, Chance tracks him to a hospital where Speedy is under guard. The story culminates with revelations about Speedy's past—including his connection to an adopted child and twin sisters—as the agent works to apprehend him before Speedy can escape during a snowstorm.