Keeban

About Keeban

"Keeban" by Edwin Balmer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character of Jerry Fanneal, who is haunted by the notion of his mysterious double, Keeban, as events unfold in a web of intrigue and crime involving his love, Dorothy Crewe, and the wealthy society of Chicago. The setting indicates societal tensions and personal turmoil as Jerry grapples with his identity and the consequences of the violent crime that has disrupted his life. The opening of the novel introduces us to the complicated relationship between brothers Steve and Jerry Fanneal. Jerry arrives home in a state of panic, convinced that something has happened to Dorothy Crewe, whom he had been with earlier in the evening. As he recounts the bizarre sequence of events surrounding his night, including a strange encounter with a doppelgänger, the reader is drawn into a mystery involving disappearances and an impending sense of danger. This sets the tone for the book, blending elements of suspense and psychological intrigue as Jerry's world begins to unravel, leading toward shocking developments and the looming shadow of crime that intertwines their lives.

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