Whisper Town Author:Judson Philips A Red Badge Mystery Novel by Judson Philips. Ugly rumors went from house to house, whispers that whipped the friendly, placid townspeople into a hysterical mob. Rock City had been stunned by the needless slaughter of three teen-agers in an auto accident on Cobb's Hill. The motorist responsible for the holocaust had escaped unidentified. But anot... more »her culprit was chosen. Annabelle Winters, a gifted and intelligent teacher, was the victim of a wild accusation. She had corrupted the young, her enemies said. Her evil influence was the cause of juvenile delinquency. She must be made to suffer. Behind the scenes, shrewd manipulators worked for their own ends on a campaign of hate. There was the persecution of an innocent woman and -- even worse-- there was a premeditated murder.
This is an exciting story of a hunt for a killer who left no clues. It is also a penetrating study of the roots of evil, those twisted dark motives that were the cause of violence and death.« less