“Flame City”
by L. Ron Hubbard
Publication date: February 1935
Original publication: Thrilling Detective
Genre: Mystery & Suspense
Story description: When detective Tom Delaney’s father becomes prime suspect in an arson/murder investigation, it looks like Tom could be the one who is going to get burned.
Currently available as part of the Stories from the Golden Age series, in the title Mouthpiece.