Publisher's Synopsis
The Film Mystery is a detective novel written by Arthur B. Reeve. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a famous film actress named Stella Lamar. The case is investigated by Craig Kennedy, a brilliant detective who uses his scientific knowledge to solve crimes.As Kennedy delves deeper into the case, he discovers that there are many suspects, including a jealous ex-husband, a rival actress, and a shady film producer. The investigation takes Kennedy and his sidekick, reporter Walter Jameson, from Hollywood to New York City and back again.The plot thickens when another actress is found dead, and Kennedy must race against time to solve the case before more lives are lost. Along the way, he uses his knowledge of chemistry, physics, and other sciences to uncover clues and track down the killer.The Film Mystery is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Reeve's writing style is fast-paced and engaging, and the characters are well-developed and interesting. Overall, this book is a must-read for fans of detective fiction and classic mysteries.The heavy man was the only one of the company actually in the fabricated banquet hall itself. Clinging to him still were the grim flowing robes of the Black Terror. As though he were some old-fashioned tragedian, he was pacing up and down, hands behind his back, head bowed, eyes on the floor. More, he was mumbling to himself. It was evident, however, that it was neither a pose nor mental aberration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
