The Soul Scar: A Craig Kennedy Scientific Mystery Novel by Arthur B. Reeve
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"The Soul Scar: A Craig Kennedy Scientific Mystery Novel" by Arthur B. Reeve is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Craig Kennedy, a scientific detective, as he investigates the suspicious death of lawyer Vail Wilford, which initially appears to be a suicide. The narrative intertwines themes of psychical analysis and the complexities of human emotion, particularly as they relate to dreams, as Kennedy delves into
the psychological backdrop of the case. The opening of the novel introduces Kennedy in his laboratory, where he is interrupted by Doctor Leslie, who presents the puzzling scenario surrounding Wilford's death. As they uncover the details—a cryptic note left to Wilford's wife, Honora, and traces of poison discovered in glasses at the scene—it becomes clear that Honora has had premonitory dreams about her husband's demise. Through their discussion, the plot begins to explore how dreams can reveal hidden desires and fears, setting the stage for a complex investigation that will merge forensic evidence with psychological insight. As Kennedy steps into the world of Wilford and those connected to him, the groundwork is laid for a nuanced exploration of murder, relationships, and the intricacies of the human psyche. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin), 1880-1936 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Cootes, F. Graham (Frank Graham), 1879-1960 |
| Title | The Soul Scar: A Craig Kennedy Scientific Mystery Novel |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Chemistry teachers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Kennedy, Craig (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56902 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Last Update | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 354 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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