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Gold of the Gods

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Gold of the Gods is a Victorian science fiction novel by Arthur B. Reeve. It deals with incas and chemistry teachers.

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About Gold of the Gods

"Gold of the Gods" by Arthur B. Reeve is a mystery novel likely written during the early 20th century. The narrative follows scientific detective Craig Kennedy as he investigates the murder of a prominent Peruvian scholar, Don Luis de Mendoza, and the theft of an ancient dagger linked to ancient Inca treasures. Key characters include Kennedy, his assistant Walter Jameson, Professor Allan Norton, and the grieving daughter of the murdered man, Inez de Mendoza. At the start of the story, Professor Norton rushes into Kennedy's laboratory, distraught over the theft of a treasured Peruvian dagger from the University Museum, claiming it bears mysterious markings that he had hoped to decipher after his recent expedition. The narrative quickly transitions to a murder case when Jameson learns of Mendoza's death. The plot thickens as Inez reveals her father's strange obsession with a curse tied to the treasure and a mysterious entity associated with the dagger. As Kennedy investigates the crime scene and its implications, he begins to unravel a web of greed, curses, and historical secrets that encircle both the dagger and Mendoza's fate.
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Gold of the Gods β€” LibriVox recording, 7 h 09 min in 25 sections.

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Themes, setting & tropes

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Subjects

  • Science fiction
  • New York, N.Y.
  • Detective and mystery stories
  • Incas
  • Chemistry teachers
  • Kennedy, Craig

Quick answers

Who wrote Gold of the Gods?

Gold of the Gods was written by Arthur B. Reeve.

What genre is Gold of the Gods?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction.

Is Gold of the Gods free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Gold of the Gods?

Yes β€” LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 09 min.

What books are similar to Gold of the Gods?

Readers who like it often enjoy Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.

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