Gold of the Gods (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Mystery of Ancient Treasure, Forensic Clues, and Peruvian Archaeological IntrigueBy Arthur B. Reeve
Length8h 30m
About this audiobook
Gold of the Gods is a Craig Kennedy mystery in which the lure of ancient treasure, archaeological speculation, and modern criminal ingenuity converge. Reeve frames the plot around the dangerous glamour of pre-Columbian gold and the supposed curses attached to it, then subjects superstition to the cool scrutiny of scientific detection. Written in the brisk, episodic manner of early twentieth-century popular fiction, the novel belongs to the transitional moment when detective literature embraced laboratories, instruments, and forensic reasoning as engines of suspense. Arthur B. Reeve (1880–1936), best known as the creator of Professor Craig Kennedy, was one of America's foremost exponents of the "scientific detective" story. Educated in law and deeply attentive to contemporary advances in chemistry, medicine, communications, and criminology, Reeve transformed modern technology into narrative method. His fascination with journalism, public spectacle, and the era's appetite for exotic discoveries helps explain the novel's blend of crime, science, and antiquarian mystery. Readers interested in classic detective fiction, early forensic imagination, or adventure-inflected mysteries will find Gold of the Gods especially rewarding. It offers not only an engaging puzzle but also a revealing portrait of how modern rationalism confronted the romance of the ancient world.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length8 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 13, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Gold of the Gods (Annotated)
17XIII. The Poisoned Cigarette
2Introduction
18XIV. The Interferometer
3Synopsis
19XV. The Weed of Madness
4Historical Context
20XVI. The Ear in the Wall
5I. The Peruvian Dagger
21XVII. The Voice From the Air
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6II. The Soldier of Fortune
22XVIII. The Antidote
7III. The Archaeological Detective
23XIX. The Burglar Powder
8IV. The Treasure Hunters
24XX. The Pulmotor
9V. The Wall Street Promoter
25XXI. The Telescribe
10VI. The Curse of Mansiche
26XXII. The Vanisher
11VII. The Arrow Poison
27XXIII. The Acetylene Torch
12VIII. The Anonymous Letter
28XXIV. The Police Dog
13IX. The Paper Fibres
29XXV. The Gold of the Gods
14X. The X-Ray Reader
30Analysis
15XI. The Shoe-Prints
31Reflection
16XII. The Evil Eye
32Memorable Quotes
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