Author: Larry D. Sweazy
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Mystery, Historical fiction, Fiction
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9781633880061 |
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In 1964, a grisly murder is committed in the small town of Dickinson, North Dakota. Erik and Lida Knudsen are found murdered in their bed, their throats slit. Two sons--Jaeger and Peter, ages 19 and 20--live in the same house, but claim to have heard nothing while asleep in their rooms.
Sheriff Hilo Jenkins is called to the scene and discovers a strange copper amulet clasped in Erik's hand. Knowing that his friend Marjorie Trumaine is a skilled researcher and professional indexer, Jenkins asks for her help in investigating the possible meaning of the amulet with its unusual markings.
Her search takes her to a nearby college where she discovers that Professor Phineas Strand once had a similar amulet that was stolen. Later, Professor Strand is found murdered in the same brutal fashion. And Marjorie uncovers a connection between Peter Knudsen and the professor.
As she gets closer to the truth, Marjorie feels increasingly threatened, knowing the killer will stop at nothing to cover his tracks.
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