When a young girl is found murdered in a Pennsylvania rye
field in the autumn of 1897, Ned Gebhardt, a feeble-minded youth known to have
stalked the victim, is the prime suspect
Evidence against Ned is circumstantial and there are other
suspects. Influenced by the opinions of Ned's stepsister and Ellen, a woman who
has perked his interest, Simon Roth, the investigator, is inclined to give Ned
benefit of the doubt. Then he discovers damaging evidence.
Still unwilling to view Ned as a cold-blooded killer, Roth
puts his job and reputation in jeopardy as he seeks a fair trial for the
accused.
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| J.R. Lindermuth |
A native Pennsylvanian, J. R. Lindermuth worked as a
newspaper reporter and editor for nearly 40 years. Since retiring, he has
served as librarian for his county historical society where he assists patrons
with genealogy and research. He is the author of 15 novels and his short
stories and articles have been published in a variety of magazines. He is a
member of International Thriller Writers and currently serves as vice president
of the Short Mystery Fiction Society. To learn more about the author, visit his
website at http://www.jrlindermuth.net
John is giving
away a copy of Something So Divine to
one lucky person who leaves a comment.
John has chosen a winner! Congratulations, Madeline Gornell!
John has chosen a winner! Congratulations, Madeline Gornell!
