The Silent Bullet by Arthur B. Reeve
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A collection of short storys featuring Craig Kennedy as a scientific detective and college professor, and his friend, a reporter Walter Jameson. Set in the USA. Originally published in 1912.
1. The Silent Bullet - Broker Kerr Parker is shot but how and by whom.
2. The Scientific Cracksman - Steel magnate John Fletcher is found dead by apoplexy next to a forced open safe, the will missing but money untouched.
3. The Bacteriological Detective - Eveline Bisbee is frightened that she will be next to die from typhoid.
4. The Deadly Tube - Dr James Gregory, X-Ray specialist, has had a suit filed against him.
5. The Seismograph Adventure - Investigated the death of Mrs Mary Vandam.
6. The Diamond Maker - An insurance policy investigation involving a death and a robbery
7. The Azure Ring - An engaged couple are found dead, but how did they die.
8. Spontaneous Combustion - an old school friend is concerned as his uncle died in mysterious circumstances.
9. The Terror in the Air - Suspicious plane accidents at Belmore Park are investigated.
10. the Black Hand - Gennaro, tenor, his daughter has been kidnapped by 'The Black Hand'.
11. The Artificial Paradise - Miss Gerrero's father has gone missing along with government funds.
12. The Steel Door - Deputy Commissioner wants to raid crooked gambling joint The Vesper Club.
Enjoyable historical short stories.

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