The Dream Doctor (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Detective Craig Kennedy Mystery NovelBy Arthur B. Reeve
Length11h 32m
About this audiobook
The Dream Doctor gathers Arthur B. Reeve's Craig Kennedy mysteries at a moment when detective fiction was absorbing the languages of laboratory science, psychology, and modern technology. Its cases move briskly through crimes involving dreams, poisons, electrical devices, and emerging forensic methods, combining sensational plotting with explanatory, quasi-scientific exposition. Reeve's style is direct, journalistic, and pedagogical: suspense is repeatedly converted into demonstration, making the book a notable example of early twentieth-century "scientific detective" fiction in the wake of Sherlock Holmes. Arthur B. Reeve, an American writer and journalist trained in the intellectual atmosphere of the Progressive Era, created Professor Craig Kennedy, often called the American Sherlock Holmes. His interest in new inventions, criminology, and popular science clearly shaped The Dream Doctor. At a time when psychoanalysis, wireless communication, toxicology, and forensic experimentation fascinated the public, Reeve transformed contemporary anxieties about modernity into ingenious detective puzzles. Readers interested in classic mystery, the history of forensic imagination, or the cultural excitement surrounding science before the First World War will find The Dream Doctor rewarding. Though its science can feel period-bound, its ingenuity, pace, and historical texture make it an engaging and illuminating work.
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.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length11 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 12, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Film Mystery (Annotated)
17XIII. The Kleptomaniac
2Introduction
18XIV. The Crimeometer
3Historical Context
19XV. The Vampire
4Synopsis (Selection)
20XVI. The Blood Test
5I. The Dream Doctor
21XVII. The Bomb Maker
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6II. The Soul Analysis
22XVIII. The “Coke” Fiend
7III. The Sybarite
23XIX. The Submarine Mystery
8IV. The Beauty Shop
24XX. The Wireless Detector
9V. The Phantom Circuit
25XXI. The Ghouls
10VI. The Detectaphone
26XXII. The X-Ray “Movies”
11VII. The Green Curse
27XXIII. The Death House
12VIII. The Mummy Case
28XXIV. The Final Day
13IX. The Elixir of Life
29Analysis
14X. The Toxin of Death
30Reflection
15XI. The Opium Joint
31Memorable Quotes
16XII. The “Dope Trust”
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