The Silent Bullet - Reeve, Arthur B.
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"America's Sherlock Holmes", detective Professor Craig Kennedy, employs both science and logic to solve a variety of evildoings in this collection of short puzzlers. He catches murderers, gambling fixers and swindlers in stories that feature such exotics as spiritist séances and "spontaneous human combustion" in tales by one of the more popular and prolific writers of the early 20th century.

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"America's Sherlock Holmes", detective Professor Craig Kennedy, employs both science and logic to solve a variety of evildoings in this collection of short puzzlers. He catches murderers, gambling fixers and swindlers in stories that feature such exotics as spiritist séances and "spontaneous human combustion" in tales by one of the more popular and prolific writers of the early 20th century.
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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.