Arthur Benjamin Reeve était un auteur américain de romans policiers, surtout connu pour avoir créé le personnage du Professeur Craig Kennedy. Son protagoniste, parfois surnommé le "Sherlock Holmes américain", est apparu dans quatre-vingts nouvelles publiées entre 1910 et 1918. Reeve tissait souvent ces histoires populaires, accompagnées d'un fidèle reporter, en récits plus longs. Ses œuvres se distinguent par leur mélange d'intrigues captivantes et de connaissances scientifiques de leur époque.
A new invention, Craig explained. "All you need to do is to move it so that little dark spot falls directly on an object. Pull the trigger-- the bullet strikes the dark spot. Even a nervous and unskilled marksman becomes a good shot in the dark. He can even shoot from behind the protection of something--and hit accurately."
Set in the early 20th century, this thrilling adventure follows Craig Kennedy, a scientist and budding detective, as he embarks on a dangerous quest for ancient relics rumored to possess extraordinary powers. Alongside his daring companions, Kennedy navigates treacherous jungles, deciphers enigmatic clues, and confronts formidable adversaries. The narrative weaves a gripping tale of mystery and discovery, filled with deception and betrayal, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the final twist.
The story revolves around Craig's intense pursuit of a unique cartridge marked with a distinctive 'L.' This singular mark, impossible to replicate by any other pistol, becomes a crucial piece of evidence in unraveling a mystery. The narrative highlights the intricacies of gun culture and the significance of weapon identification, as Craig navigates a world filled with the Hep Sing gang and their associates, each armed with similar firearms but unable to mimic this specific mark.
Craig Kennedy, a scientific detective akin to Sherlock Holmes, employs his expertise in chemistry and psychoanalysis to crack cases. Utilizing innovative devices like lie detectors and portable seismographs, he navigates complex mysteries. Wildside Press offers facsimile reprints of the original hardcover editions, preserving the unique charm of Kennedy's adventures for a modern audience.
Twelve tales of intrigue and suspense, introducing Craig Kennedy, sometimes called the 'American Sherlock Holmes', and his friend and assistant, Walter Jameson. Kennedy uses his scientific expertise and inventions to solve cases. Full of thrilling escapades as well as insight into the discoveries of the early 1900s. New Glossary and biography.
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The narrative follows scientific detective Craig Kennedy as he tackles a series of intricate cases categorized by the Fourteen Points, encompassing directions, elements, and senses. Each case presents unique challenges, showcasing Kennedy's analytical skills and innovative methods. This collection, originally featured in Detective Fiction Weekly, is enhanced by an introduction from Robert H. Davis and a biography of Arthur B. Reeve, providing context to the series and its impact on the detective genre.
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There was something of the look of the hunted animal brought to bay at last in Carlton Dunlap's face as he let himself into his apartment late one night toward the close of the year. On his breath was the lingering odor of whisky, yet in his eye and hand none of the effects. He entered quietly, although there was no apparent reason for such excessive caution. Then he locked the door with the utmost care, although there was no apparent reason for caution about that, either.