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The Dream Detective: Being Some Account of the Methods of Moris Klaw
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025618494
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Dream Detective introduces readers to one of the most unusual figures in classic mystery fiction: Moris Klaw. An eccentric antique dealer with a shop in London's Wapping district, Klaw operates as an occult investigator who solves seemingly impossible crimes through the use of odic photography. By sleeping at the scene of a crime, Klaw believes he can capture the psychic impressions or thought-forms left behind by the perpetrator, allowing him to reconstruct the events in his dreams.
This collection of stories showcases Klaw's unique methods as he navigates a series of bizarre and often eerie mysteries. Accompanied by his beautiful daughter, Isis, Klaw tackles cases involving stolen relics, mysterious deaths, and supernatural occurrences that baffle Scotland Yard. Written by Sax Rohmer, the celebrated creator of Fu Manchu, The Dream Detective blends elements of traditional detection with the atmospheric, macabre style for which the author is known. Readers will find a fascinating exploration of the intersection between science and the paranormal, set against the fog-shrouded backdrop of London. Each case highlights Klaw's brilliant, if unconventional, mind and provides a gripping journey into the shadows of the unknown.
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