The Dream Doctor - Arthur B. Reeve

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Biographie:
Arthur B. Reeve was an American author and screenwriter, best known for his contributions to the detective fiction genre in the early 20th century. He gained popularity for creating the character Craig Kennedy, a scientific detective who used innovative forensic techniques to solve crimes. Reeve's writing often reflected his fascination with science and technology, incorporating elements of forensic science that were groundbreaking for the time. His most notable works include The Silent Bullet, The War Terror, and The Social Gangster, among others. Reeve's stories typically feature intricate plots and strong character development, exploring themes of justice, morality, and the impact of science on society. In addition to his novels, Reeve wrote for film and collaborated on several screenplays during the silent and early sound eras. Though not as widely read today, his contributions laid important groundwork for the detective genre, influencing future writers and shaping the portrayal of scientific investigation in literature....

Sommaire:
There it is, cried Craig scarcely able to restrain himself with the keenness of his chase, there it is-the mark like an 'L.' This cartridge bears the one mark, distinct, not possible to have been made by any other pistol in the world. None of the Hep Sings, all with the same make of weapons, none of the gunmen in their employ, could duplicate that mark. The Dream Doctor is a collection of detective stories featuring Professor Craig Kennedy, who uses his scientific acumen to solve mysteries. A newspaper reporter, Walter Jameson, works with him to get to the bottom of things. Arthur Benjamin Reeve (October 15, 1880 - August 9, 1936) was an American mystery writer. He is best known for creating the series character Professor Craig Kennedy, sometimes called The American Sherlock Holmes, and Kennedy's Dr. Watson-like sidekick Walter Jameson, a newspaper reporter....