Publisher's Synopsis
The Panama Plot is a novel by Arthur B. Reeve that tells the story of a young American detective, Craig Kennedy, who is sent to Panama to investigate a mysterious death. The victim, a wealthy American businessman, appears to have died of natural causes, but Kennedy suspects foul play. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of intrigue involving international politics, espionage, and murder. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful spy, a corrupt government official, and a ruthless criminal mastermind. With the help of his wits and his scientific knowledge, Kennedy must navigate the dangerous waters of Panamanian society to solve the case and bring the culprits to justice. The Panama Plot is a thrilling and suspenseful mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1918. One of the Craig Kennedy Series. The book begins: That little moving-picture actress, Marcia Lamar, knows more about these new slides at Culebra than she's telling. Burke leaned forward eagerly as he poured forth his suspicions to Kennedy in a secluded corner of the broad veranda of the Washington Hotel at Colon. On his way back to the States, after leaving us at St. Thomas, he had been intercepted at Havana, and been moved down to the Isthmus, like a chessman, by the chief of the Secret Service. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
