Hunter In The Dark (U)

by Estelle Thompson

Philip Blair, blind for the past two years, has newly returned to his profession as a teacher when he becomes "witness" to murder. Angered that the killer contemptuously regarded him as harmless because he was blind, and frustrated by police disregard for his theories, Philip sets out on his own investigation. As he struggles to find some answers, it suddenly becomes clear that a child's life is at stake, and Philip himself may be in deadly danger - a blind man in confrontation with a determined killer.

Genres: Mystery

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Ralph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Were I from Australia, where this cleverly written crime novel is set, I might have solved the mystery and pinned down the identity of the murderer before I did. On the other hand, maybe not. The crucial clue is hidden in plain sight and not overtly obvious As far as planting clues goes, the author does a wonderful job, and. overall, the book is very engaging and well written.

When a schoolgirl picked up at a bus stop (and she gets into the car quite willingly) is later found murdered, the only witness to her abduction feels himself a complete failure. As much as Philip Blair wants to help the police, he cannot provide them with a description of either the murderer or his car...Blair is blind. Adding to Blair's own feelings of regret and self-recrimination is the realization that the murderer must have known he was blind and felt confident he could snatch this child away without fear of being identified.

The plot revolves around not only Blair's search for the killer (who might have killed before and will probably kill again) but for his own quest for redemption and self-worth. Not the first story of a blind detective, or the best, but certainly well worth reading.

[Mgb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do love a blind detective!

[Arlene Allen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another nursing home mystery!

[Eva Hamrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!