ARTHUR B. REEVE Ultimate Collection: 11 Thriller Novels & 49 Detective Stories


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The 'ARTHUR B. REEVE Ultimate Collection' is a rich compilation of 11 thriller novels and 49 detective stories that showcase Reeve's masterful storytelling abilities. Known for his intricate plots, attention to detail, and dynamic characters, Reeve's works set a high standard for mystery fiction. Readers can expect a blend of suspense, action, and clever twists that will keep them guessing until the very end. Reeve's literary style reflects the golden age of detective fiction, drawing inspiration from the likes of Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. His meticulous attention to forensic detail and technological advancements in his stories set him apart as a pioneer in the genre. Arthur B. Reeve's works are essential reads for any fans of classic detective fiction, offering a captivating glimpse into early 20th-century crime-solving techniques. The 'ARTHUR B. REEVE Ultimate Collection' is a must-have for anyone looking to immerse themselves in gripping mysteries that stand the test of time.




ARTHUR B. REEVE Ultimate Collection: 11 Thriller Novels & 49 Detective Stories


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This meticulously edited Arthur B. Reeve Collection has been formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Craig Kennedy Series: The Dream Doctor The War Terror The Social Gangster The Ear in the Wall Gold of the Gods The Exploits of Elaine The Romance of Elaine The Soul Scar The Film Mystery The Silent Bullet The Scientific Cracksman The Bacteriological Detective The Deadly Tube The Seismograph Adventure The Diamond Maker The Azure Ring "Spontaneous Combustion" The Terror in the Air The Black Hand The Artificial Paradise The Steel Door The Poisoned Pen The Yeggman The Germ of Death The Firebug The Confidence King The Sand-Hog The White Slave The Forger The Unofficial Spy The Smuggler The Invisible Ray The Campaign Grafter The Treasure Train The Truth-detector The Soul-analysis The Mystic Poisoner The Phantom Destroyer The Beauty Mask The Love Meter The Vital Principle The Rubber Dagger The Submarine Mine The Gun-runner The Sunken Treasure Other Mysteries: Guy Garrick The Master Mystery Constance Dunlap The Forgers The Embezzlers The Gun Runners The Gamblers The Eavesdroppers The Clairvoyants The Plungers The Abductors The Shoplifters The Blackmailers The Dope Fiends The Fugitives The Conspirators




The Black Hand


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This early work by Arthur Benjamin Reeve was originally published in 1912 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. "The Black Hand" is an early story of the Mafia, in which Kennedy and Jameson come to the aid of an opera singer whose daughter has been kidnapped. Arthur Benjamin Reeve was born on 15th October 1880 in New York, USA. Reeve received his University education at Princeton and upon graduating enrolled at the New York Law School. However, his career was not destined to be in the field of Law. Between 1910 and 1918 he produced 82 short stories for Cosmopolitan. During this period he also began authoring screenplays. By the end of this decade his film career was at its peak with his name appearing on seven films, most of them serials and three of them starring Harry Houdini. In 1932 he moved to Trenton to be near his alma mater. He died on 9th August 1936.




Fiction, 1876-1983: Titles


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The Silent Bullet


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My idea of the thing, Jameson,” continued Kennedy, “is that the professor of criminal science ought to work with, not against, the regular detectives. They’ re all right. They’ re indispensable, of course. Half the secret of success nowadays is organisation. The professor of criminal science should be merely what the professor in a technical school often is—a sort of consulting engineer. For instance, I believe that organisation plus science would go far toward clearing up that Wall Street case I see you are reading...FROM THE BOOKS.




The Origins of the American Detective Story


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Edgar Allan Poe essentially invented the detective story in 1841 with Murders in the Rue Morgue. In the years that followed, however, detective fiction in America saw no significant progress as a literary genre. Much to the dismay of moral crusaders like Anthony Comstock, dime novels and other sensationalist publications satisfied the public's hunger for a yarn. Things changed as the century waned, and eventually the detective was reborn as a figure of American literature. In part these changes were due to a combination of social conditions, including the rise and decline of the police as an institution; the parallel development of private detectives; the birth of the crusading newspaper reporter; and the beginnings of forensic science. Influential, too, was the new role model offered by a wildly popular British import named Sherlock Holmes. Focusing on the late 19th century and early 20th, this volume covers the formative years of American detective fiction. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.













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