In Guy Garrick, a daring New York investigator uses early forensics and clever sleuthing to unravel a web of theft, arson, and deception. When a famous car goes missing and a murder seems tied to the crime, Garrick and his team race to uncover the truth behind a high-stakes case that blends social intrigue with cutting-edge detection for its time. The story moves from glamorous society circles to dangerous underworld channels, powered by quick thinking, nerve, and remarkable devices.
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- A smart detective team pursuing a car thief who may hold a key to a broader crime network.
- Early forensic ideas, such as handwriting analysis and physiological indicators, used to crack the case.
- A bustling urban setting with drama, danger, and a race against time to stop further harm.
Ideal for readers of classic detective tales and early crime fiction that blends science with storytelling.
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About the Author Arthur Benjamin Reeve (1880 - 1936) was an American mystery writer known for creating the character Professor Craig Kennedy, sometimes called "The American Sherlock Holmes", and sidekick Walter Jameson, a newspaper reporter. The bulk of Reeve's fame is based on the 82 Craig Kennedy stories, published in Cosmopolitan magazine between 1910 and 1918. These were collected in book form; with the third collection, the short stories were stitched together into pseudo-novels. The 12-volume Craig Kennedy Stories were released in 1918.
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