The Dream Doctor by Arthur B. Reeve

A psychological thriller novel that explores the concept of lucid dreaming and its potential to unlock hidden desires and fears. The protagonist, Dr. John Dylan, is a psychologist who becomes obsessed with his patient's ability to control her dreams, leading him down a dangerous path of manipulation and obsession.

By Arthur B. Reeve · First published 1924 · Genre: Crime, Mystery, Suspense · 24 chapters · 112,767 words

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"Jameson, I want you to get the real story about that friend of yours, Professor Kennedy," announced the managing editor of the Star, early one afternoon when I had been summoned into the sanctum.

From a batch of letters that had accumulated in the litter on the top of his desk, he selected one and glanced over it hurriedly.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Arthur B. Reeve
• Date: 1924 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Crime, Mystery, Suspense, Detective Fiction, Science Fiction
• Length: 112,767 words
• Structure: 24 chapters, 2,160 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Crime — The novel's plot revolves around solving mysteries associated with dreams, which often involve criminal activities.
• Mystery — The main protagonist is a detective and the storyline involves the unravelling of various intricate situations and mysteries.
• Suspense — The author maintains suspense throughout the novel as each dream uncovers new clues and secrets.
• Detective Fiction — The book follows the investigations of detective Craig Kennedy, making it align with the detective fiction genre.

Tags

mystery · thriller · detective · crime · psychological · suspense · supernatural · paranormal · fantasy · horror · surreal · symbolism

Contents

• THE DREAM DOCTOR
• The Soul Analysis
• THE SYBARITE
• THE BEAUTY SHOP
• THE PHANTOM CIRCUIT
• THE DETECTAPHONE
• THE GREEN CURSE
• THE MUMMY CASE
• THE ELIXIR OF LIFE
• THE TOXIN OF DEATH
• THE OPIUM JOINT
• THE "DOPE TRUST"
• THE KLEPTOMANIAC
• THE CRIMEOMETER
• THE VAMPIRE
• THE BLOOD TEST
• THE BOMB MAKER
• THE "COKE" FIEND
• THE SUBMARINE MYSTERY
• THE WIRELESS DETECTOR
• THE GHOULS
• THE X-RAY "MOVIES"
• THE DEATH HOUSE
• THE FINAL DAY

More by Arthur B. Reeve

• The Master Mystery (1936)
• The Poisoned Pen (1920)
• The Silent Bullet (1920)
• The War Terror (1918)
• The Treasure-Train (1923)
• The Romance of Elaine (1920)
• The Gold of the Gods (1914)
• The Ear in the Wall (1907)
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