The Exploits of Elaine by Arthur B. Reeve
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"The Exploits of Elaine" by Arthur B. Reeve is a detective novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around an enigmatic criminal known as the Clutching Hand, who has been terrorizing wealthy New Yorkers through a series of baffling murders and robberies. The book follows Jameson, a reporter seeking to uncover the truth, and his collaboration with Craig Kennedy, a brilliant scientist and detective, as they confront the
clever mastermind behind these crimes. The opening of the novel introduces a gripping mystery involving the recent murder of a banker and a series of other high-profile crimes attributed to the Clutching Hand. As Jameson investigates the case, he learns that wealthy victims had recently taken out insurance policies at a mutual life company, providing a financial motive for the crimes. The narrative also introduces Elaine Dodge, the daughter of one of the targeted individuals, who finds herself embroiled in the dark happenings surrounding her father's demise. As the story unfolds, Kennedy senses an impending danger for Mr. Dodge, ramping up the tension and drawing readers into a suspenseful quest for justice against a cunning foe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin), 1880-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Exploits of Elaine |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). 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. | 5151 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05151-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Sep 15, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 497 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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