The Poisoned Pen
1911
The Poisoned Pen is a detective novel by Arthur B. Reeve, first published in 1911. The story follows detective Craig Kennedy and his companion Walter Jameson as they investigate the poisoning of actress Vera Lytton in the town of Danbridge. The narrative combines elements of forensic investigation and social commentary on early 20th-century American life, critiquing sensationalist media coverage of crime. This work is notable for its early exploration of detective fiction and forensic science.
