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Mr. Splitfoot

Pages
211
Published
1968
Language
English

Synopsis

In this chilling entry in the Dr. Basil Willing series, a haunted room holds a deadly secret: those who dare to spend the night are found dead by morning. The title itself, a reference to Satan, hints at the sinister forces at play. As Dr. Willing investigates, he must confront a seemingly impossible mystery and a haunting atmosphere that will keep readers on edge.

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About the author

H
Helen McCloy

Born 6 June 1904, New York, New York; died December 1992 Daughter of William C. and Helen Clarkson McCloy; married David Dresser, 1946 (divorced 1961); children: one daughter Helen McCloy's father was managing editor of the New York Evening Sun; her mother wrote short stories under her maiden name. A Quaker, McCloy studied at the Brooklyn Friends School in New York. At fourteen, she published a literary essay in the Boston Transcript; at fifteen, she published verse in the New York Times....

Characters

Dr. Basil WillingProtagonist
Mr. SplitfootAntagonist
All characters in Mr. Splitfoot