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Flush of Shadows (Constance and Charlie, Bk 6)
Flush of Shadows - Constance and Charlie, Bk 6 Author:Kate Wilhelm In five riveting short novels, those gentle seekers after justice, Constance Leidl and Charlie Meiklejohn, resolve haunting conundrums in which the cheerful face of American life no longer quite conceals underlying evil. — From the suburban Northeast to a beautiful hidden valley in the Rockies, from a luxury resort in Florida to Constance and Cha... more »rlie's own backyard, Kate Wilhelm takes us on a chilling expedition through realms of psychological unease where even angels might fear to tread. Readers with a taste for the mysterious, the unusual, the unexplained, or the truth will find this collection sublime.
...mellow and affectionate retirees, arson investigator Charlie Meiklejohn and psychologist Constance Leidl, prove this husband-and-wife team's skills haven't rusted at all. Introduced in The Hamlet Trap (1987) and stars of five novels, the couple, who live in the country 200 miles from New York, offer Wilhelm the opportunity to demonstrate her talent in both the SF and mystery genres.
Includes
"With Thimbles, with Forks, and Hope", the first appearance of the duo;
"Torch Song", the harrowing account of an arsonist bent on revenge;
"All for One", a tale of murderous family relations;