10 - Silent Bullet by Arthur B. Reeve

Dive into the thrilling world of Professor Craig Kennedy, an American sleuth often likened to Sherlock Holmes. Arthur B. Reeve, a renowned mystery author from the late 19th and early 20th century, penned 82 captivating tales chronicling Kennedys investigative adventures. This collection features twelve stories where Kennedy, alongside his journalist companion Walter Jameson, unravels perplexing mysteries and crimes using cutting-edge science of the era. From understanding how a bullet can silently kill in The Silent Bullet, to unmasking the sinister use of x-rays in The Deadly Tube, and exploring the revolutionary gyroscope in The Terror in the Air, each narrative not only offers a suspenseful journey but also a unique glimpse into early 20th-century life.