The Language of Cannibals Author:George C. Chesbro Cairn is a pretty little town on the Hudson River a few miles north of New York City. Long a haunt of artists, writers, and intellectuals, Cairn has lately been discovered as prime real estate by such men as Elysius Culhane, the hardline conservative media superstar. — With Culhane came his brain trust and assorted toadies - and shortly afterward... more », a crew of mysterious vigilantes dedicated to wiping out suspected drug dealers, sexual deviants, vagrants, and communists through the use of violence and terror.
Dr. Robert Frederickson ("Mongo" to his friends) arrives in Cairn to ask a few questions about the recent "accidental" death of his friend, FBI man Michael Burana. The facts the citizens provide to Mongo point to murder.
Now running a full-fledged investigation of Burana's death, Mongo stirs the vigilante death squad - or is it someone working independently? - into new and deadly action. The shadowy, murderous powers lurking behind the calm facade of Cairn bring the ultimate challenge to the redoubtable dwarf sleuth's detective skills.« less