The Poisoned Pen [Kindle Edition]

Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve (Author)

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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 368 KB
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Public Domain Books (February 1, 2004)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000JQULW2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,287 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Poisoned Pen, March 18, 2011

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This is a series of relatively short stories with the two main characters appearing in them all. little bit old fashioned but very easy reading these mini mystery stories, and there are a lot of them. Worth reading and I would recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vintage mysteries, May 19, 2011

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Despite its flaws, this is a very satisfying book. The language seems dated to modern readers, but that is a minor matter, and has its own quaint charm. Dr. Kennedy, the protagonist, is a prime example of the "scientific" detective, a Sherlock Holmes with gadgets, and there is little, if any attempt at character development. There are also stereotypes prevalent at the time the book was written. All the women are young and beautiful, especially the criminals, and the heroines are also sweet, plucky, and innocent. There are ethnic stereotypes, too, but nothing offensive.



The things I liked about the book were the breadth of crimes, everything from murder to political blackmail, and the variety of situations. The author can spin a good yarn. The dependence on scientific inventions (some of which I question) becomes a bit tiring, after a while, but I suspect these stories may have been published separately in various places, so the reader wouldn't have been subjected to tale after tale with the same method of resolution. In addition, such stories are the progenitors of those we enjoy, such as all the incarnations of CSI, NCIS and other forensic TV shows and books.



I recommend this book, but I do suggest reading a story or 2, then reading a bit of something else, and returning for another small dose.