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The Poisoned Pen by Arthur B. Reeve is a mystery novel that follows the investigation of a series of murders in a small town. The story begins when a wealthy businessman is found dead in his home, apparently poisoned. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the killer is using a unique method to administer the poison - a fountain pen filled with deadly chemicals.The town is thrown into a panic as more victims are discovered, each one seemingly unrelated to the others. The local police are baffled, and it falls to the brilliant detective Craig Kennedy to solve the case. With the help of his sidekick, journalist Walter Jameson, Kennedy sets out to uncover the identity of the killer and put an end to their deadly spree.As the investigation progresses, Kennedy and Jameson encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman with a mysterious past, a shady businessman with a grudge against the victims, and a reclusive scientist with a secret laboratory. With each new clue, the detectives get closer to the truth, but the killer always seems to be one step ahead.The Poisoned Pen is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Reeve's writing is fast-paced and engaging, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader hooked. This book is a must-read for fans of mystery and detective fiction, and anyone who loves a good puzzle.1911. One of the Craig Kennedy Series. The book begins: Kennedy�������s suitcase was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip uptown from the Star office in response to an urgent message from him. Come, Walter, he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, I�������ve got your suitcase out. Pack up whatever you can in five minutes. We must take the six o�������clock train for Danbridge. I did not wait to hear any more. The mere mention of the name of the quaint and quiet little Connecticut town was sufficient. For Danbridge was on everybody�������s lips at that time. It was the scene of the new famous Danbridge poisoning case-a brutal case in which the pretty little actress, Vera Lytton, had been the victim.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781162777498
  • ISBN-10: 1162777494
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.84 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Page Count: 410

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