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The Charlotte Armstrong Festival: Three Great Novels of Supense
The Gift Shop
Until that fateful moment when the stranger appeared at her counter at the airport gift shop and slipped some-thing into one of the toy banks, Jean Cunliffe's young life was remarkably uneventful.
That same stranger was later found stabbed to death in a nearby phone booth, and Jean was taken for the wildest, most chilling ride of her life --a roller coaster nightmare of a ride with Death as the conductor.
Lemon In A Basket
Everything and everyone is so normal. And then slowly, relentlessly, the evil and the violence begin to take over. To all appearances the wealthy and talented Tylers are a fulfilled, happy family. No one would have guessed the streak of unsuspected madness that lay hidden deep in one of them. Then one day a young prince from the Middle East arrives, seeking medical aid and sanctuary among the Tylers -- and the evil uncoils. Like a growing thing an atmosphere of horror begins to wind itself around the family until it finally explodes in an act of violence that threatens not only the Tylers but the destiny of a whole country.
The Balloon Man
This harrowing story of an innocent young woman who falls victim to the savage consequences of her husband's "bad trip" on LSD, she reveals herself directly in touch with the dark forces that so deeply disturb contemporary society.
Until that fateful moment when the stranger appeared at her counter at the airport gift shop and slipped some-thing into one of the toy banks, Jean Cunliffe's young life was remarkably uneventful.
That same stranger was later found stabbed to death in a nearby phone booth, and Jean was taken for the wildest, most chilling ride of her life --a roller coaster nightmare of a ride with Death as the conductor.
Lemon In A Basket
Everything and everyone is so normal. And then slowly, relentlessly, the evil and the violence begin to take over. To all appearances the wealthy and talented Tylers are a fulfilled, happy family. No one would have guessed the streak of unsuspected madness that lay hidden deep in one of them. Then one day a young prince from the Middle East arrives, seeking medical aid and sanctuary among the Tylers -- and the evil uncoils. Like a growing thing an atmosphere of horror begins to wind itself around the family until it finally explodes in an act of violence that threatens not only the Tylers but the destiny of a whole country.
The Balloon Man
This harrowing story of an innocent young woman who falls victim to the savage consequences of her husband's "bad trip" on LSD, she reveals herself directly in touch with the dark forces that so deeply disturb contemporary society.
- GenresMystery
628 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1975
About the author
Charlotte Armstrong
159 books77 followersFull name Charlotte Armstrong Lewi. Wrote 29 novels, plus short stories and plays under the name Charlotte Armstrong and Jo Valentine. Additional writing jobs: New York Times (advertising department), Breath of the Avenue (fashion reporter).
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December 5, 2007
Charlotte Armstrong was well regarded in her day and published in a variety of formats. Several of her novels became the basis for popular films.
This selection of three of her most popular mysteries is entertaining but, unfortunately, dated. The plotting is good, the characters well-drawn. I can't say much more than that.
This selection of three of her most popular mysteries is entertaining but, unfortunately, dated. The plotting is good, the characters well-drawn. I can't say much more than that.
January 25, 2011
Three novels -- all are 5 stars!
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