The Dream Doctor

"The Dream Doctor" by Arthur B. Reeve is a crime novel that unfolds in the early 1900's with the introduction of Professor Craig Kennedy, a renowned scientific detective, and Walter Jameson, his friend and observer. Jameson begins chronicling Kennedy's methods just as they are pulled into a puzzling case: the death of Price Maitland, a broker discovered paralyzed and unable to speak, a strange note clutched in his pocket. Kennedy uses scientific techniques to dissect the mystery surrounding Maitland’s death, following clues embedded in his dreams, the behavior of his wife, and puzzling leads that hint at unspoken truths. The story builds a suspenseful atmosphere by combining psychological intrigue and the science of deduction. In short, the pursuit of the truth reveals a complex network of relationships and unsettling secrets.