Guy Garrick (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Reeve, Arthur B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1451012195 ISBN 13: 9781451012194

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2012

Synopsis

This book chronicles a detective's breakthrough case utilizing groundbreaking science to investigate a stolen automobile case that evolved into a shocking murder mystery. At the turn of the 20th century, cars were both a marvel of engineering and a burgeoning crime concern. The author elucidates the evolution of criminal methods as they exploit technological advancements. The author, a respected expert in criminology and forensics, delves into the intricate connections between stolen vehicles and other crimes, particularly their use in drive-by robberies, kidnappings, and even murder. The book discusses the formation of specialized police units to combat the rise of this new breed of criminal, as well as the significant role that automobiles played in the careers of infamous criminals like John Dillinger and Bonnie & Clyde. The book's insights on the dynamic relationship between criminals and technology are as relevant today as they were a century ago. It reveals how criminals are constantly adapting their methods, and law enforcement must also adapt to keep pace.

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About the Author

About the Author Arthur Benjamin Reeve (1880 - 1936) was an American mystery writer known for creating the character Professor Craig Kennedy, sometimes called "The American Sherlock Holmes", and sidekick Walter Jameson, a newspaper reporter. The bulk of Reeve's fame is based on the 82 Craig Kennedy stories, published in Cosmopolitan magazine between 1910 and 1918. These were collected in book form; with the third collection, the short stories were stitched together into pseudo-novels. The 12-volume Craig Kennedy Stories were released in 1918.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1451012195
• ISBN 13: 9781451012194
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 338