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Craig Kennedy

A chemistry professor who trades the lecture hall for the crime scene, insisting that science—not instinct—can run a murderer to earth.

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Also known as Kennedy, Professor Kennedy, Dr. Kennedy, Mr. Kennedy

First appearance: Craig Kennedy's Theories

As a major figure in Craig Kennedy Stories, Craig Kennedy is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Argues for the application of science to crime detection and announces his intention to do so, enlisting Jameson's help.

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Kennedy shares a bachelor apartment on the Heights with his old college roommate, Walter Jameson, and fills his pipe with Walter's tobacco while lecturing him on the backwardness of American detection. He is earnest, methodical, and quietly stubborn, convinced that the practical professor belongs in labor disputes, tariff commissions, and manhunts alike. His running debate with Walter—and his refusal to antagonize the regular police—sets the terms for every case that follows.

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Criminal investigation circle
Silent bullet and individual cases
Police and scientific collaborators

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

Kennedy’s disgusted rejection of the press coverage marks the psychological peak of his frustration, as he piv…

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Relationships

Marie
romantic · positive
Craig Kennedy and Marie share a deep romantic bond, with Marie often serving as his… How this plays out →
Walter Jameson
friendship · positive
Professor Fletcher
professional · positive
Doctor Putnam
professional · positive
Tom Langley
professional · ambivalent
Percival DeLong
rivalry · negative
Señora Mendez
professional · ambivalent
Lewis Langley
professional · ambivalent
Luigi
professional · positive
Inspector Barney O'Connor
professional · positive
Walter Jameson
friendship · positive
Marie
romantic · positive
Craig Kennedy and Marie share a deep romantic bond, with Marie often serving as his… How this plays out →

Marie
Craig Kennedy and Marie share a deep romantic bond, with Marie often serving as his emotional anchor and confidante.
Walter Jameson
Walter Jameson is Craig Kennedy's loyal friend and frequent narrator, providing support and companionship in his investigations.
Professor Fletcher
Professor Fletcher is a colleague of Craig Kennedy, often collaborating on scientific or academic matters.
Doctor Putnam
Doctor Putnam works with Craig Kennedy as a medical or scientific peer, assisting in forensic analysis.
Tom Langley
Tom Langley is a young man involved in cases that Craig Kennedy investigates, often as a suspect or witness.
Percival DeLong
Percival DeLong is an antagonist or competitor who opposes Craig Kennedy's investigations.
Señora Mendez
Señora Mendez is a client or witness in Craig Kennedy's cases, often with a personal stake in the outcome.
Lewis Langley
Lewis Langley is a family member of Tom Langley, involved in the same cases Craig Kennedy investigates.
Luigi
Luigi is a servant or assistant who aids Craig Kennedy in his investigations, often providing local knowledge.
Inspector Barney O'Connor
Inspector Barney O'Connor is a police officer who works with Craig Kennedy on criminal cases, respecting his scientific methods.
Walter Jameson
Walter Jameson is Craig Kennedy's loyal friend and frequent narrator, providing support and companionship in his investigations.
Marie
Craig Kennedy and Marie share a deep romantic bond, with Marie often serving as his emotional anchor and confidante.

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Craig Kennedy appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Craig Kennedy's Theories
Argues for the application of science to crime detection and announces his intention to do so, enlisting Jameson's help.
The Silent Bullet
Discusses scientific detection, solves the Price murder, and takes on the Kerr Parker case.
The Scientific Cracksman
Investigates the death of John G. Fletcher, deduces the safe was opened with an electric drill, and uses tire track analysis to identify a suspect's car. Poses as a nerve specialist to interview Helen Bond.
The Bacteriological Detective
Immersed in writing a lecture on bacterial toxins, he takes on the case of Eveline Bisbee, suspecting a diabolical plot behind the typhoid outbreak.
The Deadly Tube
Presents evidence and uses a microphone to expose the conspiracy against Dr. Gregory.
The Seismograph Adventure
Investigates the Vandam case, using chemical analysis and a seismograph to expose the murderer.
The Diamond Maker
Takes on the Morowitch case, investigates the safe robbery and the connection to Poissan, and sets up a trap at the laboratory.
The Azure Ring
Deeply absorbed in the Wainwright-Templeton case, dismisses press theories, and plans a scientific demonstration to reveal the poison.
Spontaneous Combustion
Called to investigate the mysterious death; uses scientific methods to uncover the truth.
The Terror in the Air
Investigates the aeroplane crashes, devises a test to fly without the gyroscope, and uses an ondometer to detect the source of wireless interference.
The Black Hand
Investigates the Black Hand case, uses scientific methods including a dictograph and analysis of ricin poison.
The Artificial Paradise
Takes on Miss Guerrero's case to find her missing father, investigates Torreon, and uses his scientific knowledge to revive Guerrero.
The Steel Door
Devises a plan to breach the steel door using a blowpipe and exposes the rigged roulette wheel.

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