The Gold of the Gods by Arthur B. Reeve

The Gold of the Gods, written by Arthur B. Reeve, is a mystery novel that follows the story of a detective named Craig Kennedy and his partner, a chemist named Dr. Walter Jameson, as they investigate a series of strange occurrences surrounding a mysterious artifact known as the "Gold of the Gods." The artifact is said to have the power to grant wishes, but it also comes with a deadly curse that threatens to destroy anyone who possesses it. As Kennedy and Jameson delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal that leads them to question everything they thought they knew about the artifact and its origins. Will they be able to solve the mystery before it's too late?

By Arthur B. Reeve · First published 1914 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 25 chapters · 82,218 words

First lines

"There's something weird and mysterious about the robbery, Kennedy. They took the very thing I treasure most of all, an ancient Peruvian dagger."

Professor Allan Norton was very much excited as he dropped into Craig's laboratory early that forenoon.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Arthur B. Reeve
• Date: 1914 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery
• Length: 82,218 words
• Structure: 25 chapters, 2,012 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Science Fiction — The book describes advanced technology and concepts of futuristic science, characteristic of the science fiction genre.
• Adventure — The narrative is rich with characters going on expeditions and journey, encapsulating the essence of an adventure story.
• Mystery — Elements of suspense and unknown factors are prevalent in the plot, which is a typical trait of mystery novels.

Tags

mystery · thriller · detective · crime · adventure · fantasy · supernatural · magic · mythology · legends · treasure · hidden

Contents

• THE PERUVIAN DAGGER
• THE SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
• THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL DETECTIVE
• THE TREASURE HUNTERS
• THE WALL STREET PROMOTER
• THE CURSE OF MANSICHE
• THE ARROW POISON
• THE ANONYMOUS LETTER
• THE PAPER FIBRES
• THE X-RAY READER
• THE SHOE-PRINTS
• THE EVIL EYE
• THE POISONED CIGARETTE
• THE INTERFEROMETER
• THE WEED OF MADNESS
• THE EAR IN THE WALL
• THE VOICE FROM THE AIR
• THE ANTIDOTE
• THE BURGLAR POWDER
• THE PULMOTOR
• THE TELESCRIBE
• THE VANISHER
• THE ACETYLENE TORCH
• THE POLICE DOG
• THE GOLD OF THE GODS

More by Arthur B. Reeve

• The Master Mystery (1936)
• The Poisoned Pen (1920)
• The Silent Bullet (1920)
• The Dream Doctor (1924)
• The War Terror (1918)
• The Treasure-Train (1923)
• The Romance of Elaine (1920)
• The Ear in the Wall (1907)
• All works by Arthur B. Reeve