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by Philip MacDonald (Author), Curtis Evans (Introduction by)
British Golden Age crime writer Philip MacDonald created some diabolically clever puzzle mysteries in the 1920s and 30s. He is known for mystery novels like The Rasp, Warrant for X and The List of Adrian Messenger featuring eccentric sleuth Anthony Gethryn.
But his real strength as a writer lay in his psychological short stories. We've collected 15 of his best here in Dream No More, each one a twisted tale of mystery, horror and suspense.
Something is killing the men in the squadron, but who-or what? ... A young couple discover the malevolent side of nature when they seek shade in some seemingly tranquil woods... a man spots an old friend who tells him of a mutual acquaintance that he can no longer remember ... the strange disappearance of their young daughter's Teddy Bear sets a couple to wondering if they have a poltergeist in their midst ... there is a hunt for a child killer and the cops have captured a likely suspect, but is he really the killer? ... a famous scientist picks up a hitchhiker and becomes the target of a teenager's accusations ... Dreamer, dream no more ...
