The Poisoned Pen

Description

The many adventures of Professor Craig Kennedy were chronicled by Arthur B. Reeve (October 15, 1880 - August 9, 1936). Reeve was an American mystery writer who created 82 Craig Kennedy mystery stories. The stories have a very Sherlock Holmes type feel, In fact Kennedy has been referred to as the "American Sherlock Holmes". Along with his reporter friend, Walter Jameson, Kennedy solves many crimes and unveils mysteries using science. This book contains twelve of Professor Kennedy's adventures. The interesting thing about these stories is Kennedy uses newly discovered science from his time period, which we take for granted today. The title story features the use of special inks. One which disappears in sunlight and one which appears in sunlight, so that the text on a note found in possession of a murder victim changes completely, making it almost impossible for Kennedy to track down the killer. Each story features a fascinating look at life in the early 20th century, and even includes some action along the way. (Introduction by Elliott Miller)

First Sentence

KENNEDY'S suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the Star office in response to an urgent message from him.

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Other Editions

• The Poisoned PenPaperbackKessinger Publishing, LLC2005-04-01
• The poisoned pen.Harper1911-01-01
• The poisoned pen.Harper & Brothers1911-01-01
• The Poisoned PenHardcoverIndyPublish.com2002-09-01
• The Poisoned PenPaperbackIndyPublish.com2002-09-01
• The Poisoned PenHardcoverIndyPublish.com2003-10-01