by Shane Martin ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 1, 1963
Another Professor Challis' adventure in crime -- this time more definitely in the mystery genre than Twelve Girls in the Garden or The Third Statue. Action in the shape of a shooting at a cafe in Naple's Galleria starts the story off at a fast clip, and this never lets down on the mysterious voyage to an unnamed island in Mediterranean waters. Challis has been employed as archaeologist and lecturer -- but soon shifts to his other role of inquisitive investigator. This time he is dealing with a ruthless gang- and before the story ends, their goal is realized but none of them survive to seize it. Another case of ""when thieves fall out...
Pub Date: Feb. 1, 1963
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: -
Publisher: Doubleday
Review Posted Online: N/A
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1963
Categories: FICTION
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