The Marathon Mystery: A Story of Manhattan is a novel written by Burton Egbert Stevenson and published in 1904. The book is a mystery story set in the bustling city of New York, where a group of friends are caught up in a thrilling adventure. The story follows the protagonist, Jim Godfrey, a young man who becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious events after he witnesses a murder during a marathon race. The plot thickens as Jim and his friends...