The Master Mystery

The Master Mystery is a classic detective novel by Arthur B. Reeve, first published in 1915. It follows the adventures of Craig Kennedy, a scientific detective, and his assistant Walter Jameson, as they investigate a series of mysterious crimes. The novel begins with the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy industrialist, and the subsequent discovery of a strange device in his office. Kennedy and Jameson soon find themselves embroiled in a complex web of intrigue, involving a secret society, a mysterious criminal mastermind, and a powerful invention that could revolutionize the world. As they investigate, they uncover a sinister plot to control the world’s economy, and must race against time to stop it. The Master Mystery is a thrilling and suspenseful read, full of twists and turns. It is a classic of the detective genre, and a must-read for fans of Arthur B. Reeve and detective fiction.

By Arthur B. Reeve; John W. Grey · First published 1936 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 25 chapters · 63,389 words

First lines

Peter Brent sat nervously smoking in the library of his great house, Brent Rock.

He was a man of about forty-five or -six--a typical, shrewd business man.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Arthur B. Reeve; John W. Grey
• Date: 1936 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Adventure
• Length: 63,389 words
• Structure: 25 chapters, 2,119 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The title of the book is 'The Master Mystery', indicating that the primary genre of the book is mystery.
• Crime Fiction — The book is likely to contain elements of crime fiction, as mystery and crime fiction are closely related genres.
• Thriller — Mystery and thriller are closely related genres, and the book may contain elements of both.
• Adventure — Mystery and adventure are closely related genres, and the book may contain elements of both.

Tags

mystery · detective · crime · suspense · thriller · investigation · puzzle · secrets · clues · intrigue · adventure · plot twist

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV
• CHAPTER XXV

More by Arthur B. Reeve; John W. Grey

• 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 Gold of the Gods (1914)
• The Ear in the Wall (1907)
• All works by Arthur B. Reeve; John W. Grey