자료유형 | 단행본 |
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서명/저자사항 | Exploits of Elaine/ Arthur B. Reeve ; with a new introduction by Otto. |
개인저자 | Reeve, Arthur B.(Arthur Benjamin), 1880-1936. |
발행사항 | New York: MysteriousPress.com/Open Road Integrated Media, 2015. |
형태사항 | 1 online resource. |
ISBN | 1480444588 9781480444584 |
요약 | The scientific detective known as the?American Sherlock Holmes? pursues a ruthless arch villain in this high-stakes suspense novel Professor Craig Kennedy and his loyal sidekick, newspaper reporter Walter Jameson, first learn of the Clutching Hand and his gang when they investigate a string of murders involving the policyholders of Taylor Dodge's insurance company. After receiving a threatening note signed by the arch criminal, Dodge himself is robbed and killed, and his daughter, Elaine, turns to Kennedy for help. Using the latest advances in forensic science, the professor uncovers the exotic and deadly scheme behind the murders. But when the Clutching Hand and his band of evildoers kidnap Elaine, Kennedy must shed his lab coat and leap into action before it's too late. First appearing in the pages of Cosmopolitan magazine, Craig Kennedy was one of the most popular detectives of the early twentieth century. Arthur B. Reeve also wrote the screenplay for the serial version of The Exploits of Elaine, which starred popular silent film actress Pearl White. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. |
일반주제명 | Science fiction. Mystery and detective stories. FICTION --General. |
언어 | 영어 |
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