The Dream Doctor, Arthur B. Reeve
The Dream Doctor, Arthur B. Reeve
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The Dream Doctor

Author: Arthur B. Reeve

Narrator: John Rayburn

Unabridged: 10 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/14/2023


Synopsis

Being able to unravel and analyze the findings of others was a rare attribute of university Professor Craig Kennedy. He coupled this with use of various gadgets and devices that were commonplace in the early twentieth century. They seem primitive by much of today’s standard equipment but were actual forerunners to what are matter-of-fact equipment, enhanced and extended in the present day. His ability to analyze his findings resulted in the well-earned recognition of “the Scientific Detective.” He was always accompanied by young newspaper reporter Walter Jameson, who kept tabs on plot details. Their combination resulted in many comparisons of the teamwork of Dr. Watson with the renowned fictional investigator Sherlock Holmes.The author of the stories, Arthur B. Reeve, wrote several dozen of the unusual professor’s escapades. These were usually issued as regular books which contained individual chapters of numerous short stories. Generally, they segued into separate episodes with many of the ongoing adventures blending into adventures that featured frequently appearing characters.

About Arthur B. Reeve

Arthur Benjamin Reeve (1880–1936) was an American mystery writer. He is best known for creating the series character Professor Craig Kennedy, sometimes called “the American Sherlock Holmes”, and Kennedy’s Dr. Watson-like sidekick Walter Jameson, a newspaper reporter, in eighteen detective novels. The bulk of Reeve’s fame is based on the eighty-two Craig Kennedy stories, published in Cosmopolitan magazine between 1910 and 1918.

About John Rayburn

John Rayburn (1927–2024) was a veteran of over sixty years in broadcasting. He served as a news/sports anchor and show host, and his TV newscast achieved the largest share of audience figures of any major-market TV newscast in the nation. John was a member of the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. He was well suited to bring fascinating stories to life concerning the people, places, and things that combine to present lively observations of our day-to-day lives.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Janet on July 09, 2024

Reeve was an early American detective story writer, and is remembered for his tales of Craig Kennedy, a "scientific" detective. Kennedy has a laboratory as well as an office, and every story involves either chemical tests or a new gadget that he has invented or adapted. I read other stories by Reeve......more

Goodreads review by Tony on January 22, 2025

Shorter chapters than first two book....still a lot of fun!......more

Goodreads review by Jane on October 22, 2016

This book is like an American Sherlock Holmes but not as well written. The whole thing is a bit far-fetched and awfully technical to the point of getting boring after a while although obviously the author did a lot of research! And why did each new story have to start at the end of a chapter rather......more

Goodreads review by Mary on July 01, 2015

This is the third book in the Dr Kennedy series - whilst mostly enjoyable I did find this book rather long Winded.......more