The Dream Doctor - Reeve, Arthur B
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The Dream Doctor by Arthur B. Reeve is an early 20th-century detective novel that blends science, psychology, and mystery. The story follows Professor Craig Kennedy, a brilliant scientist and detective who uses modern scientific methods to solve complex cases. The narrative begins with Walter Jameson, a friend of Kennedy's, assigned to observe the detective's methods over a month. The investigation kicks off when Kennedy is called upon to solve the mysterious death of a prominent broker, Price Maitland. Maitland was found paralyzed and speechless, with a cryptic note in his pocket, leading…mehr

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The Dream Doctor by Arthur B. Reeve is an early 20th-century detective novel that blends science, psychology, and mystery. The story follows Professor Craig Kennedy, a brilliant scientist and detective who uses modern scientific methods to solve complex cases. The narrative begins with Walter Jameson, a friend of Kennedy's, assigned to observe the detective's methods over a month. The investigation kicks off when Kennedy is called upon to solve the mysterious death of a prominent broker, Price Maitland. Maitland was found paralyzed and speechless, with a cryptic note in his pocket, leading Kennedy to investigate the strange circumstances surrounding the case. As Kennedy and Jameson delve into the mystery, they explore psychological elements, including Maitland's dreams and possible involvement of his wife. The novel weaves together scientific inquiry, psychological theories, and personal relationships, creating a gripping narrative where dreams and reality intertwine. Reeve's blend of early psychological exploration with detective fiction adds a unique, intriguing layer to the genre.
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American writer and inventor Arthur B. Reeve (1880-1936) is most renowned for developing the fictional scientific investigator Craig Kennedy. Reeve, who was born in New York, attended Princeton University before starting a varied career that includes authoring fiction, journalism, and science. Renowned detective writer Reeve became well-known for his stories starring Craig Kennedy, who was sometimes dubbed "The American Sherlock Holmes." Kennedy was a distinctive and well-liked figure in the early 20th century thanks to his use of forensic techniques and scientific understanding combined with state-of-the-art technology to solve cases. Detective fiction became more popular during that time because to Reeve's stories, which were first serialized in periodicals and then collected into volumes. In addition to his writing career, Reeve was a Hollywood scriptwriter and had a passion for movies. In addition to his varied career, he had an adventurous stint as a combat correspondent during World Combat I. A broad audience was drawn in by Reeve's storytelling technique, which combined scientific innovation with the attraction of mystery. Despite his decline in popularity following his passing, Arthur B. Reeve made a significant contribution to the field of early detective fiction, and his creation Craig Kennedy lives on in the annals of American crime fiction.