
ARTHUR B. REEVE Ultimate Collection: 11 Thriller Novels & 49 Detective Stories
Masterful Thrillers and Clever Detectives: Unraveling the Mysteries of Arthur B. ReeveBy Arthur B. ReeveLength138h 32m
About this audiobook
Arthur B. Reeve's "Ultimate Collection: 11 Thriller Novels & 49 Detective Stories" stands as a monumental anthology that encapsulates the author's incisive exploration of the mysteries of human behavior through the lens of early 20th-century crime fiction. Renowned for his vivid storytelling and innovative integration of scientific principles into narrative, Reeve's work is characterized by his creation of the iconic detective, Craig Kennedy, whose adventures intertwine criminology, psychology, and cutting-edge technology of the time. This collection not only serves as a testament to the Golden Age of detective fiction but also illuminates societal anxieties surrounding crime and morality in post-Victorian America. Arthur B. Reeve, an American author born in 1880, was deeply influenced by the rapidly evolving technological landscape of his era. His background in journalism, combined with a keen interest in science, equipped him with a unique perspective that he masterfully wove into his thrilling narratives. Reeve's passion for unearthing the intricacies of criminal psychology and forensic science finds its most vibrant expression in this extensive collection, reflecting the zeitgeist of an age where the boundaries of science and mystery began to blur. This anthology is highly recommended for readers who appreciate intricately plotted thrillers laden with intellectual depth and social commentary. Reeve's work not only entertains but also invites critical reflection on the nature of truth, justice, and the human psyche, making it an indispensable resource for both enthusiasts of the genre and scholars interested in the evolution of crime fiction.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length138 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 17, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I. The Dream Doctor
26I. The War Terror
2II. The Soul Analysis
27II. The Electro-Magnetic Gun
3III. The Sybarite
28III. The Murder Syndicate
4IV. The Beauty Shop
29IV. The Air Pirate
5V. The Phantom Circuit
30V. The Ultra-Violet Ray
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6VI. The Detectaphone
31VI. The Triple Mirror
7VII. The Green Curse
32VII. The Wireless Wiretappers
8VIII. The Mummy Case
33VIII. The Houseboat Mystery
9IX. The Elixir of Life
34IX. The Radio Detective
10X. The Toxin of Death
35X. The Curio Shop
11XI. The Opium Joint
36XI. The “Pillar of Death”
12XII. The “Dope Trust”
37XII. The Arrow Poison
13XIII. The Kleptomaniac
38XIII. The Radium Robber
14XIV. The Crimeometer
39XIV. The Spinthariscope
15XV. The Vampire
40XV. The Asphyxiating Safe
16XVI. The Blood Test
41XVI. The Dead Line
17XVII. The Bomb Maker
42XVII. The Paste Replica
18XVIII. The “Coke” Fiend
43XVIII. The Burglar's Microphone
19XIX. The Submarine Mystery
44XIX. The Germ Letter
20XX. The Wireless Detector
45XX. The Artificial Kidney
21XXI. The Ghouls
46XXI. The Poison Bracelet
22XXII. The X-Ray “Movies”
47XXII. The Devil Worshipers
23XXIII. The Death House
48XXIII. The Psychic Curse
24XXIV. The Final Day
49XXIV. The Serpent's Tooth
25Introduction
50XXV. The “Happy Dust”