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Dive into the eerie and enthralling world of the supernatural with master anthologist Joseph Lewis Frenchs collection of the finest ghost stories ever penned. From the early influential works of Daniel Defoe and Edward Bulwer-Lytton to the chilling narratives of contemporary legends like M. R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and E. F. Benson, this anthology promises to deliver a treasure trove of haunting tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat and awake through the darkest hours of the night! - Summary by Ben Tucker

Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard was made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Now he gets his own back, introducing 16 tales of detectives whose abilities rival that of the great Sherlock Holmes.

Dive into the riveting world of detective Craig Kennedy in Arthur B. Reeves collection of short stories, The Treasure-Train. Kennedy, a detective with a vast knowledge of science, medicine, and criminology, tackles an array of perplexing murder and mystery cases, narrated by his faithful companion, journalist Walter Jameson. These thrilling tales transport Kennedy across the globe, presenting him with fresh challenges at every turn. But no matter the obstacle, Kennedy is more than ready to rise to the occasion. Join him on his gripping journey in this engaging series - Summary by Howard Skyman...

Dive into the captivating world of detective fiction with the Social Gangster, a collection of 12 gripping short stories penned by the renowned American author, Arthur B. Reeve. Each tale unravels a different crime, solved through the ingenious deductions and scientific methods of Professor Craig Kennedy, a character reminiscent of the legendary Sherlock Holmes. - Summary by Sonia

Dive into the thrilling world of Professor Craig Kennedy, an American sleuth often likened to Sherlock Holmes. Arthur B. Reeve, a renowned mystery author from the late 19th and early 20th century, penned 82 captivating tales chronicling Kennedys investigative adventures. This collection features twelve stories where Kennedy, alongside his journalist companion Walter Jameson, unravels perplexing mysteries and crimes using cutting-edge science of the era. From understanding how a bullet can silently kill in The Silent Bullet, to unmasking the sinister use of x-rays in The Deadly Tube, and ...

Delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of the infamous attorney, Vail Wilford. Was it suicide as the typewritten note suggests, or was it a cold-blooded murder? The enigmatic presence of belladonna in his wife Honora’s beauty regimen raises more questions than answers. Could her haunting dreams shed light on this mystery? Professor Craig Kennedy, a detective with an unexpected scientific approach to solving crimes, takes center stage in this riveting mystery penned by the renowned author Arthur B. Reeve in 1919. (Brought to life by Verla Vieras engaging narration).

A weapon used to murder a wealthy business man was apparently an ancient dagger stolen from a museum. It supposedly was from Peru and had a centuries-old inscription that was thought to tell whereabouts of a massive gold stash in the South American country. It was said to have a curse on it for anyone using it to track down the treasure. Professor Craig Kennedy, noted user of science to solve such cases, was contacted to see what he could do. Would his thinking prowess be enough? The finger of blame points at several possibilities as to the guilty party, or possibly parties.

Being able to unravel and analyze the findings of others was a rare attribute of University Professor Craig Kennedy. He coupled this with use of various gadgets and devices that were commonplace in the early twentieth century. They seem primitive by much of today’s standard equipment but were actual forerunners to what are matter-of-fact equipment, enhanced and extended in the present day. His ability to analyze his findings resulted in the well-earned recognition of “The Scientific Detective.” He was always accompanied by young newspaper reporter Walter Jameson, who kept tabs on plot details.

Some of the stories by Arthur B. Reeve seem more plausible today than to some skeptical readers back in the early twentieth century. The primary character, University Professor Craig Kennedy, used forensic methods before such criminalistics were commonplace. These include DNA analysis as well as studies of such topics as fingerprints, blood stain patterns, tool marks, and toxicology (poisons used alone or administered in non-lethal potions).

The contents of this book stem from a series of short stories originally in Cosmopolitan magazine in the early twentieth century.

"The Poisoned Pen" is a collection of twelve of Professor Kennedy's adventures. In these, Reeve uses the newest technologies of the early 1900s, which were nothing short of revolutionary for the time. The title story for example features the use of special inks, some appearing and others disappearing in sunlight, making the pursuit of a murderer incredibly difficult for the professor. Each story offers a fascinating look at life in the early 20th century, as well as being loaded with adventure, action, and mystery.

In the introduction to this selection of tales of the macabre, anthologist Arthur Reeve writes: "What is the fascination we feel for the mystery of the ghost story? Man is incurably fascinated by the mysterious. If all the ghost stories of the ages were blotted out, man would invent new ones. For, do we not all stand in awe of that which we cannot explain, of that which, if it is not in our own experience, is certainly recorded in the experience of others, of that of which we know and can know nothing?"

"The Campaign Grafter", a short story published in 1912, tells the tale of Professor Graig Kennedy and his assistant Walter Jameson coming to the aid of a politician troubled by an incriminating photograph.

A railroad vice president and his chauffeur are struck with sudden and mysterious seizures on their way to work; a family in New York City suffers from a dangerous disease; the healthy American consul in the Virgin Islands collapses and dies without explanation; a Wall Street speculator is apparently stabbed to death with a rubber dagger. When facing an unsolvable mystery that defies all easy explanation, Professor Craig Kennedy, armed with his knowledge of chemistry, technology, and Freudian psychology, is just the man for the job.

Professor Craig Kennedy and his loyal sidekick, newspaper reporter Walter Jameson, first learn of the Clutching Hand and his gang when they investigate a string of murders involving the policyholders of Taylor Dodge's insurance company. After receiving a threatening note, Dodge himself is robbed and killed, and his daughter, Elaine, turns to Kennedy for help. Using the latest advances in forensic science, the professor uncovers the exotic and deadly scheme behind the murders. But when the Clutching Hand and his band of evildoers kidnap Elaine, Kennedy must leap into action.

Sometimes called "the American Sherlock Holmes", Professor Craig Kennedy is a scientist detective based at Columbia University, where he applies his extensive knowledge of chemistry and psychology to the mysteries that come his way, and utilizes such cutting-edge devices as lie detectors and portable seismographs.

Delve into the thrilling exploits of Professor Craig Kennedy, an American detective often likened to Sherlock Holmes, as masterfully penned by Arthur B. Reeve. This collection features twelve of Kennedys most intriguing cases, each one shedding light on the life and times of the early 20th century. Alongside his journalist ally, Walter Jameson, Kennedy employs cutting-edge scientific discoveries of his era, many of which are commonplace today, to solve his mysteries. The title story, Poisoned Pen, involves an ingeniously deceptive use of special inks, which appear and disappear under sunlight,...

The ancient ruler of Northern Peru, Mansiche, allegedly entombed a vast treasure, placing a curse on anyone who dared reveal its location or stumble upon it. When a Peruvian dagger is stolen from a museum, right under the watch of Prof. Allen Norton, the curse seemingly takes its first victim - treasure hunter Don Luis de Mendoza. As the curse threatens the safety of his beautiful daughter, Inez Mendoza, who finds herself entangled in a love triangle with Mr. Lockwood and Alfonso de Moche, Detective Kennedy enters the fray. Can he solve the enigma surrounding the murder, the stolen dagger, and...

Delve into the thrilling world of early twentieth-century crime forensics with private detective Guy Garrick. Alongside his loyal assistant, Tom Marshall, he assists a police commissioner and an insurance investigator entwined in a high-stakes murder mystery rooted in gambling and corruption within New York City. Their weapon? Innovative thinking and insightful deductions. Join them as they navigate the murky waters of crime and justice.

Dive into the heart of early Hollywood with Film Mystery, one of Arthur B. Reeves captivating detective novels. Join Professor Craig Kennedy and his loyal companion, Walter Jameson, a newspaper reporter, as they unravel a gripping mystery. Their investigation leads them into the glamorous yet treacherous world of movie making, following the sudden death of Stella Lamar, the silver screens beloved starlet, during the filming of her latest movie. Resembling a pair of well-known British detectives, our duo will stop at nothing to bring justice to the fallen idol. (Summary by Maire Rhode)