A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt) Verrill
The Radio Detectives Under the Sea
"The Radio Detectives Under the Sea" by A. Hyatt Verrill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two adventurous boys, Tom Pauling and Frank Putney, as they embark on an electrifying trip to the Bahamas filled with mystery and excitement. They are drawn into a thrilling narrative involving radio communications, diving suits, smugglers, and the pursuit of a master criminal responsible for a wave of crime, including the use of submarines for smuggling operations. At the start of the novel, the boys are excitedly approaching the lush Bahamas aboard a ship, marveling at their first sight of tropical land and the vividly colored waters surrounding the islands. Their adventure begins as they connect their interest in radio technology to a mysterious criminal plot involving a submarine, leading to their partnership with Mr. Rawlins, an inventive diver. As they delve deeper into the narrative, their exploration of the sea's wonders intertwines with their mission to thwart a smuggling operation, setting the stage for intrigue and danger ahead.