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Discover a captivating blend of murder mystery and gothic romance with 'The Red Lamp,' a gripping novel by acclaimed author W.W. Norton & Company. Set in the eerie seaside manor known as Twin Towers, the story follows literature professor William Porter, who, despite being a skeptic of the supernatural, finds himself drawn into an unsettling mystery. As he grapples with the haunting presence illuminated by a sinister writing lamp, Porter must unravel whether the threat comes from a living villain or a ghostly apparition. With 312 pages of atmospheric prose, this novel weaves a tale of suspense, crafted for lovers of literary mysteries and gothic tales. The chilling occurrences escalate from the mysterious deaths of sheep to chilling human murders, pushing Porter to the edge as he races against time to uncover the truth. Ideal for fans of psychological thrillers and those who relish a good scare, 'The Red Lamp' invites readers into a world of intrigue. Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in a narrative that delivers a thrilling experience on every page. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161029
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 312
Description:
A professor tries to stop a murder spree, uncertain whether the culprit is man or ghost.An all-around skeptic when it comes to the supernatural, literature professor William Porter gives no credence to claims that Twin Towers, the seaside manor he's just inherited, might be haunted. He finds nothing mysterious about the conditions in which his Uncle Horace died, leaving the property behind; it was a simple case of cardiac arrest, nothing more. So, though his wife, more attuned to spiritual disturbance, refuses to occupy the main house, Porter convinces her to spend a summer at the estate and stay in the lodge elsewhere on the grounds. But not long after they arrive, Porter sees the evidence of haunting that the townspeople speak of: a shadowy figure illuminated by the red light of Horace's writing lamp, the very light that shone on the scene of his death. And though he isn't convinced that it is a spirit and not a man, Porter knows that, whichever it is, the figure is responsible for the rash of murders first of sheep, then of people that breaks out across the countryside. Somehow, though, the suspect eludes him every time and, in his pursuit, Porter risks implicating himself in the very crimes he hopes to solve.Written with atmospheric prose and tension that rises with every page, The Red Lamp is a hybrid of murder mystery and gothic romance that shows the "American Agatha Christie" at the height of her powers.
A professor tries to stop a murder spree, uncertain whether the culprit is man or
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161029
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 312
Description:
A professor tries to stop a murder spree, uncertain whether the culprit is man or ghost.An all-around skeptic when it comes to the supernatural, literature professor William Porter gives no credence to claims that Twin Towers, the seaside manor he's just inherited, might be haunted. He finds nothing mysterious about the conditions in which his Uncle Horace died, leaving the property behind; it was a simple case of cardiac arrest, nothing more. So, though his wife, more attuned to spiritual disturbance, refuses to occupy the main house, Porter convinces her to spend a summer at the estate and stay in the lodge elsewhere on the grounds. But not long after they arrive, Porter sees the evidence of haunting that the townspeople speak of: a shadowy figure illuminated by the red light of Horace's writing lamp, the very light that shone on the scene of his death. And though he isn't convinced that it is a spirit and not a man, Porter knows that, whichever it is, the figure is responsible for the rash of murders first of sheep, then of people that breaks out across the countryside. Somehow, though, the suspect eludes him every time and, in his pursuit, Porter risks implicating himself in the very crimes he hopes to solve.Written with atmospheric prose and tension that rises with every page, The Red Lamp is a hybrid of murder mystery and gothic romance that shows the "American Agatha Christie" at the height of her powers.
A professor tries to stop a murder spree, uncertain whether the culprit is man or