“The Adventures of Detective Barney” This book follows the adventures of a teenage sleuth named Barney. At the age of 16, Barney is hired as an office boy for a detective agency. As he embarks on various cases, he becomes deeply involved in solving mysteries and uncovering secrets. This book was written by Harvey J. O’Higgins (1876 – 1929) and illustrated by Henry Raleigh. This edition was published by The Century Company in 1915.