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Waiting for the End of the World (Dougal, Bk 3)
Waiting for the End of the World - Dougal, Bk 3 Author:Andrew Taylor The third Dougal thriller (after Caroline Miniscule and Waiting for the End of the World) is set after the alleged suicide or accidental drowning of Richard Prentisse. His daughter Celia appeals to Richard's friend, Major Ted Dougal, and his son, William, to uncover the real cause of death. In her father's study, Celia finds a puzzling note amon... more »g his documents. This tiny clue propels her and the Dougals into long trips and meetings with people in widely different professions. The three investigators search for information about a man hanged for murder years earlier, facts about a court-martial during WW I, and other well-kept secrets. A journalist who offers help to William is killed and so are other innocents involved in the affairs of an arrogant criminal. As the resourceful villain tightens the net around Celia and William, Major Dougal pits his cunning against him. The narrative's climax and denouement offer, yet again, examples of the author's ability to make one's pulse race.« less