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This early work by Arthur Benjamin Reeve was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Romance of Elaine' is the sequel to 'Exploits of Elaine' still featuring Professor Craig Kennedy who is sometimes compared to as "The American Sherlock Holmes" due to his astounding ability at crime solving and his Watson-like sidekick Walter Jameson. Arthur Benjamin Reeve was born on 15th October 1880 in New York, USA. Reeve received his University education at Princeton and upon graduating enrolled at the New York Law School. However, his career was not destined to be in the field of Law. Between 1910 and 1918 he produced 82 short stories for Cosmopolitan. 'The Exploits of Elaine' was Reeves first screenplay, and by the end of the decade, his film career was at its peak with his name appearing on seven films, most of them serials and three of them starring Harry Houdini. Reeves died on 9th August 1936, a few years after moving to Trenton.

My idea of the thing, Jameson,” continued Kennedy, “is that the professor of criminal science ought to work with, not against, the regular detectives. They’ re all right. They’ re indispensable, of course. Half the secret of success nowadays is organisation. The professor of criminal science should be merely what the professor in a technical school often is—a sort of consulting engineer. For instance, I believe that organisation plus science would go far toward clearing up that Wall Street case I see you are reading...FROM THE BOOKS.

"The Exploits of Elaine" through Arthur B. Reeve is a exciting mystery novel that introduces readers to the imaginitive detective Craig Kennedy and his intrepid partner Elaine Dodge. This early painting in the genre of clinical detective fiction showcases Reeve's skills for crafting gripping and suspenseful narratives. The story revolves around Elaine, a resourceful young girl, who will become entangled in a series of complicated crimes orchestrated by an elusive crook mastermind referred to as "The Clutching Hand." With Craig Kennedy's clinical acumen and Elaine's daring spirit, the duo tackles a string of baffling cases regarding thefts, kidnappings, and a mysterious substance called "X-7." Reeve includes present day scientific concepts and technologies of the time into the narrative, adding a unique and innovative layer to the traditional detective story. "The Exploits of Elaine" captivates readers with its speedy-paced plot, clever deductions, and a dynamic partnership between its two protagonists. As a pioneering work within the realm of clinical detective fiction, Arthur B. Reeve's "The Exploits of Elaine" remains an attractive and influential contribution to the thriller style, setting the level for the development of next detective testimonies and the evolving position of technological know-how in crime-fixing.

"The Exploits of Elaine" tells the story of a young woman named Elaine who, with the help of a detective Craig Kennedy, tries to find the man, known only as "The Clutching Hand", who murdered her father. "The Romance of Elaine" is the sequel of the story of Elaine and Professor Kennedy who, this time, get involved in a conflict with Wu Fang, the master of "The Clutching Hand". Professor Craig Kennedy is a scientist detective at Columbia University. He uses his knowledge of chemistry and psychoanalysis to solve cases, and uses exotic devices in his work such as lie detectors, gyroscopes, and portable seismographs.

Professor Craig Kennedy is a scientist detective at Columbia University. He uses his knowledge of chemistry and psychoanalysis to solve cases, and uses exotic devices in his work such as lie detectors, gyroscopes, and portable seismographs. "The Exploits of Elaine" tells the story of a young woman named Elaine who, with the help of a detective Craig Kennedy, tries to find the man, known only as "The Clutching Hand", who murdered her father. "The Romance of Elaine" is the sequel of the story of Elaine and Professor Kennedy who, this time, get involved in a conflict with Wu Fang, the master of "The Clutching Hand".